Majors
2026/27 World Championship
About the Majors
The big televised events: the World Championship (December–January, Alexandra Palace, London), the World Matchplay (July, Blackpool), the UK Open, the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam, the Players Championship Finals, the European Championship, the World Masters and the World Cup (a team event between nations). Field sizes vary from 32 players to 128 at the World Championship. Guide ›
Dates
Fri 11 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Venue
London
Field
128 players
based on last year
Talking points
Venue location
Alexandra Palace, London
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Muswell Hill, London Borough of Haringey, Greater London, England, N22 7AY, United Kingdom