Snooker Legends - The 900 - Crucible Reading

THE HOME OF SNOOKER 900

Crucible Reading is proud to be the home of Snooker 900, the innovative and exciting format created by Crucible owner Jason Francis. Originally developed to give amateur players the opportunity to experience televised snooker, the format first appeared on Sporty Stuff TV, before growing a loyal following on YouTube and eventually being picked up by Pluto TV for worldwide distribution.

Broadcast regularly from Crucible Reading, Snooker 900 has featured an incredible mix of talent, including local club players, amateur competitors, former professionals and current main tour stars. The fast-paced format, shorter matches and exciting atmosphere have made it a huge hit with both players and viewers alike, helping to introduce snooker to a new generation of fans across the globe.

Today, Crucible Reading remains at the heart of the Snooker 900 story, continuing to host broadcasts and showcase one of the most entertaining formats in modern cue sports.

A NEW EVOLUTION OF SNOOKER

SNOOKER 900 RULES

Snooker 900 plays by standard snooker rules, but with a few key differences

900-Second Time Limit

Each frame lasts exactly 15 minutes (900 seconds). The player with the most points when the buzzer sounds wins.

20-Second Shot Clock

A strict 20-second clock applies to every shot, starting when the cue ball stops moving.

Break off shot

The standard break off shot starts a frames, but the cue ball must pass the pink sport, or its a foul.

Ball-in-Hand Fouls

Any foul results in "ball-in-hand": the opponent may place the cue ball anywhere on the table.

Cushion Rule

Every shot must either pot a ball or ensure a ball touches a cushion. Failure to do so is a foul.

Tie-Breaker

If scores are tied after 15 minutes, a sudden-death blue-ball shootout decides the winner.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PLAYERS

THE BIRTH OF SNOOKER 900

The early years of Snooker 900 saw amateur players be provided with the unique experience of playing under TV cameras, with a full commentary team, broadcasting live on Sporty Stuff TV and You Tube.

SEASON 1

Ant Parsons became the inaugural Snooker 900 champion beating Andrew Norman to the title.

SEASON 2

Haydn Staniland defeated Harvey Chandler to capture the season 2 title

SEASON 3

Crucible Readings very own Billy Castle took the season 3 title, defeating Dharminer Lilly

SEASON 4 - DOUBLES

The first Scotch double format of Snooker 900 was won by Alan Harvey & Paul Morrison from Byfleet

SEASON 5 - TEAMS

The first Team event was won by Crucible Newbury, defeating A Seniors Team and the Reading team on a 3 way Blue Ball Shootout

THe pluto tv Era

The Whirlwind Jimmy White launched us into the Pluto TV era of Snooker 900, winning its inaugural professional challenge event

PLUTO TV

Pluto TV launches Snooker 900—18 hours of live snooker every week. Its free to download and customers can stream live matches, classic games, and more. All exclusively live from Crucible Reading.

"Jason Francis has come up with an amazing format, and I just think he has hit the sweet spot with snooker really"

Ronnie O'Sullivan

7 Time World Snooker Champion

GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The biggest Snooker 900 Event ever hosted featuring Ronnie O Sullivan, Shaun Murphy, Luca Brecel, Kyren Wilson and many more

TOP AMATUER PLAYERS

Pluto TV bough us weekly content in Snooker 900 format featuring top amateur players, disability players and ex professionals

CONTENT CREATORS

We hosted a number of influencers to play Snooker 900 double with ex professional players during "Creator Clash"

EVOLVING FORMATS FOR SNOOKER 900

We are evolving the tournament formats to bring different content to Pluto TV each week. From Doubles and the Team Challenge, to Survivor Series

THE CRUCIBLE CUP

We featured top professionals at Crucible Reading including Neil Robertson, John Higgins, Mark Williams and Mark Selby

THE TEAM

Snooker 900 is broadcast regularly due to the efforts to the team in place behind the product in Crucible Reading