Overview

• O’Sullivan says he is "getting worn out" and has cut exhibitions and long-haul travel to reduce the grind of the tour.
• He plans to compete selectively with a focus on major tournaments rather than a full calendar of events.
• The seven-time world champion says he cannot see himself fully retiring, framing a gradual wind-down of his playing career.
• He is supporting the launch of Pluto Snooker 900 on Pluto TV, described as a 24/7 dedicated snooker channel with weekly live coverage and more than £600,000 pledged for amateur prize money over 12 months.
• Acknowledging a generational shift, he praised 2025 world champion Zhao Xintong—who beat him at the Crucible—and highlighted the rise of leading younger stars such as Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson.