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World Snooker Championship can be streamed live in 6+ countries. Free streaming is available via bbc-iplayer in select regions. The most prestigious snooker tournament, held annually at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield with 17 days of BBC coverage.
About World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the sport's most prestigious event, held each April-May at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. The tournament has been held at the Crucible since 1977 and is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and the pressure it places on players. The BBC broadcasts the full 17-day event free to air in the UK, with Eurosport carrying coverage across Europe and CCTV5 broadcasting in China, which has become one of snooker's largest markets. Ronnie O'Sullivan has dominated the modern era with seven world titles, while Stephen Hendry held the record with seven titles during the 1990s. The maximum break of 147 carries a special prize at the Crucible.
Streaming Prices by Country
| Country | Platform | Price | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | bbc-iplayer | Free | monthly | BBC One and BBC Two broadcast the full World Championship free; BBC iPlayer streams all sessions |
| CN | youtube-premium | Free | monthly | CCTV5 broadcasts snooker free in China; Douyin and Bilibili carry online streams |
| United States | discovery-plus | USD 4.99 | monthly | Discovery+ and Eurosport carry selected snooker events in the US |
| France | discovery-plus | EUR 5.99 | monthly | Eurosport France broadcasts the Crucible sessions via Discovery+ |
| Germany | discovery-plus | EUR 6.99 | monthly | Eurosport (via Discovery+) carries World Snooker Championship in Germany |
| Australia | discovery-plus | AUD 6.99 | monthly | Eurosport and DAZN carry snooker coverage in Australia |
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Key Events 2026
- Crucible First Round
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- World Snooker Final
- Final Session
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Last updated: March 2026