# LIVE FROM 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - Interview with World Snooker Tour CEO Simon Brownell

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Podcast: [Radio Snooker with Nick Metcalfe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-snooker-with-nick-metcalfe-7085955)
Published: 2026-04-18T14:02:43+00:00
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Duration seconds: 897

## Resource

I spoke to the CEO of World Snooker Tour, Simon Brownell, on day one of the World Championship at the Crucible. Simon talks to me about the new Crucible deal and how the arena might look after the rebuild following the 2028 tournament. There's also talk about playing conditions and next season's events. Any reaction from you to this interview or anything you're hearing on Radio Snooker would be most welcome - please tweet @RadioSnooker or email radiosnooker@mail.com

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