Qualifying Tournament: The qualifying tournament began on 7 April at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport and will continue until 16 April. Many players are vying for a spot. Top Seeds: Kyren Wilson is the top seed, followed by Judd Trump, John Higgins, and Mark Selby. Format and Prize Money: Matches have different frame counts, and the winner takes home £500,000. Coverage: BBC provides comprehensive coverage on various channels and platforms. Crucible Curse: No first-time champion has retained the title since 1977. Follow on BBC: Tune in to multiple BBC channels and apps for live coverage and updates.