UK Snooker Championship 2025 live streams: how to watch for free
The 2025 UK Championship live streams represent the first Triple Crown event of the 2025/26 snooker season and the best of the mat will be on display at the Barbican in York for an early Christmas treat.
Judd Trump may not have won a tournament yet this season, but the world number one is nevertheless among the favorites. The reigning champion has a new signal – or, more precisely, his old penultimate signal if the rumors are to be believed – and is aiming for a sixth major of his career.
Snooker names don’t come any bigger than Ronnie O’Sullivan. The eight-time champion returns to the UK for the first time since moving to Dubai earlier this year and will turn 50 midway through the tournament on December 5. He is in the same half of the draw as world champion Zhao Xintong and third seed Kyren Wilson, which could make life difficult for the Rocket who doesn’t play many tournaments these days, despite his outrageous talent.
Fellow Class of 92 graduates Mark Williams and John Higgins are also still going strong. The Welshman took the title at last month’s Xi’an Grand Prix, while the Scot has one final under his belt this season. Both are Triple Crown holders, having won the UK, Masters and World crowns.
Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson are also part of this illustrious club and each have a tournament win in their back pocket this season, while Mark Allen is also a tour winner this season.
Over the past week, 128 players were reduced to just 16 during qualifying. Perhaps the best story of the lot was that of Scott Donaldson, who came from 5-0 down to beat former world champion Stuart Bingham 6-5. Stephen Maguire, who started the season impressively in July with a Championship League victory, has also progressed to the last 32 and the in-form 2004 champion will be beaten.
Here’s where watch live streams of the 2025 British Snooker Championship online from anywhere.
Can I watch the 2025 British Snooker Championship for free?
Yes. The BBC is hosting full live coverage of the 2025 British Snooker Championship in the UK, with live action shared between BBC One, Two and Four channels, as well as the BBC Sport website.
This means you will be able to watch snooker live online and follow the latest news. BBC iPlayer streaming service – completely free to watch on laptops, mobile devices and TV streaming devices for anyone with a valid TV license.
If you’re not in the UK when the game launches, remember you can use a VPN to access the stream as if you were at home. More on this below.
Use a VPN to watch any UK Championship 2025 stream
How to watch UK Championship 2025 streams in the US
Snooker fans in the United States will need a subscription to WST reading to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is around US$8.50 and US$85.
If you’re traveling to the US but want to watch coverage of the British Championship at home, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 live streams in the UK
Live streams of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship will be broadcast by BBC iPlayer And TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
As we’ve already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and public broadcaster TV channels offer a free service, but there is also a paid option. If you prefer Jimmy White and Alan McManus providing the analysis to John Virgo and Dennis Taylor on the Beeb, then you’re in luck as both formers are part of TNT Sports’ enhanced coverage.
You can access it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £30.99 per month for one Discovery+ plan that includes sports channels.
Traveling far from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad when you’re away from home.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 live streams in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans will need a subscription to WST reading to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is around AU$14.20 and AU$141.90.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch your usual British Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship live streams in Canada
It’s a similar situation in Canada, where snooker fans will need a subscription to WST reading to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is around CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch your usual British Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch live streams of the 2025 British Snooker Championship in the rest of the world
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If you’re in China, it looks like you can stream the 2025 UK Championship for free on WeChat. Here’s a complete look at where to watch the action around the world…
China
CCTV5
Huya.com
Migu
ASFC-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel
ASFC-WPBSA Douyin Academy
Hong Kong China
Now the TV
Malaysia and Brunei
Astro Supersport
Taiwan
Sports show
Thailand
Pure sport
Philippines
TAP Sports
Continental Europe
Discovery+ or HBO Max, whichever is available in your country,
All other territories
Subscribe to WST Play for live streams and on-demand replays of the latest British Championship matches.
UK Snooker Championship 2025 – Need to know
What is the format for the 2025 UK Snooker Championship?
After four qualifying rounds, the 16 qualifiers and the 16 seeds will meet in the last 32 rounds in the best of 11 frames. It’s six to the first.
Each round will take place in the best of 11 frames until the final, which will be played in two sessions comprising up to 19 frames. It’s the first one at 10 o’clock.
What is the schedule for the 2025 UK Snooker Championship?
From Saturday November 29 to Tuesday December 2 – last 32
From Wednesday December 3 to Thursday December 4 – last 16
Friday December 5 – Quarter-finals
Saturday December 6 – Semi-finals
Sunday December 7 – Final
Who are the top seeds for the 2025 British Snooker Championship?
1. Judd Trump (ENG)
2. Zhao Xintong (CHI)
3. Kyren Wilson (ENG)
4. Neil Robertson (AUS)
5. Mark Williams (WAL)
6. Ronnie O’Sullivan (ENG)
7. John Higgins (ECOS)
8. Mark Allen (NIR)
9. Ding Junhui (CHI)
10. Shaun Murphy (ENG)
11. Mark Selby (ENG)
12. Xiao Guodong (CHI)
13. Wu Yize (CHI)
14. Barry Hawkins (ENG)
15. Gary Wilson (ENG)
16. Si Jiahui (CHI)
Who are the recent UK Championship snooker champions?
2024: Judd Trump
2023: Ronnie O’Sullivan
2022: Mark Allen
2021: Zhao Xintong
2020: Neil Robertson
2019: Ding Junhui
2018: Ronnie O’Sullivan
2017: Ronnie O’Sullivan
2016: Mark Selby
2015: Neil Robertson
What is the prize money for the 2025 UK Championship?
Winner: £250,000
Finalist: £100,000
Semi-finalist: £50,000
Quarter-finalist: £25,000
Last 16: £15,000
Last 32: £10,000
Last 48: £7,500
Last 80: £5,000
Last 112: £2,500
High cut: £15,000
Total: £1,205,000
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