"The future of the event at the 980-seat venue has been in doubt for years, with Matchroom's president, Barry Hearn, repeatedly hinting the tournament may have to leave its spiritual home in favour of a bigger venue when their previous deal expired next year."
"WST have agreed a deal that ensures the tournament will not only stay in Sheffield, but stay at the Crucible where it has been played since 1977 without the need for a new venue to be built."
"For over 50 years I have been promoting sport all over the world but no venue on this planet means more to me than the Crucible, Hearn said."
The World Snooker Championship will continue at the Crucible for at least two more decades after a long-term agreement with the venue. The tournament has faced uncertainty regarding its future, with discussions about relocating to a larger venue. However, a deal has been reached that allows the championship to remain in Sheffield until 2045, with an option to extend until 2050. The championship will temporarily move for one year during venue redevelopment, which includes adding 500 seats.
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