[1] It will be the 49th consecutive edition of the World Snooker Championship to be held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.

[2] The final of the first World Snooker Championship took place in 1927 at Camkin's Hall in Birmingham, England, and was won by Joe Davis.

Joe Davis won the first 15 World Championships, held from 1927 to 1946, and is the only undefeated player in the tournament's history.

[8][9] Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan are the most successful players in the World Championship's modern era, each having won the title seven times.

[9][13][14] Kyren Wilson will be the defending champion, having defeated Jak Jones 18‍–‍14 in the 2024 final to win his first world title.