In the 2024 World Snooker Championship, Jak Jones will face Kyren Wilson in the final after both players secured their spots through victorious semi-final matches at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Jak Jones, world number 44, defeated Stuart Bingham 17-12 in a semi-final match. His journey to the final is notable as he is only the ninth qualifier in 47 years to reach this stage at the Crucible. Kyren Wilson, seeded 12th, earned his place in the final by beating David Gilbert 17-11. Wilson, known as ‘The Warrior’, has been consulting with a hypnotherapist to improve his mental focus during the championship.

The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 5th, at 1pm BST and will be broadcast live on BBC and Eurosport, with online streaming options also available. This climactic match will conclude a tournament that features a prize pool of over £2.3 million, with the champion set to earn £500,000.

This championship, a fixture at the iconic Crucible Theatre since 1977, continues to attract global attention from snooker fans. The upcoming final match between Jak Jones, making his first appearance at this level, and Kyren Wilson, seeking his second championship title, promises to be a captivating encounter.