THE 2026 World Snooker Championship will begin in a buoyant mood thanks to the recent announcement that the tournament is set to remain at its historic Crucible Theatre home for at least the next 20 years.The tournament’s future at its prestigious, inimitable location in Sheffield is a constant source of worry for the majority of fans and players, past and present, who want the event to stay at the Crucible, but always fear it will be taken away to a bigger, more lucrative venue.