How to watch the World Snooker Championship: Live stream 2025 frames free from anywhere
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The finest snooker players have gathered once again at the world-renowned Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, to try and capture the most prestigious trophy in the game. You can discover how to watch the World Snooker Championship in this article, with free options, worldwide access, and the 2025 tournament schedule all laid out.
It's been stiff competition so far this year, serving up a truly can't-miss tournament. Zhao Xintong beat seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semifinals, sending Xintong to the Final, which will start on Sunday. Mark Williams, who defeated John Higgins in the quarterfinals, is currently locked in a tight 8-8 semifinal battle with Judd Trump. It's a premier showdown, and ultimately, only one player can walk away victorious.
Whoever lifts the famous trophy on Monday, May 5 will need to come through five intense rounds of baize battles. And to make sure you don't miss a minute, you can follow our guide below to watch World Snooker Championship live streams.
How to watch the World Snooker Championship in the UK
As ever, the free-to-air BBC has extensive live coverage of the 2025 World Snooker Championship. In addition to televised action across its BBC One, Two and Four channels, the broadcaster will show every single shot and pot on its free online BBC iPlayer platform and BBC Sport website. As well as smartphones and laptops, iPlayer is available to stream on pretty much every streaming device you can think of.
For an alternative commentary and analysis, UK snooker fans can also watch on TNT Sports — available with certain Sky, Virgin Media, and EE TV plans, or through a Discovery Plus Premium subscription costing £31/month.
How to watch the World Snooker Championship in the US
Unlike in the UK, you have to pay to watch this tournament in the US. It is being shown on the dedicated WST Play streaming platform. Prices are listed in GBP, with the monthly pass costing £7. That means you can watch every match of the 2025 World Snooker Championship for less than $10.
How to watch the World Snooker Championship from anywhere
Watching the 2025 World Snooker Championship for free in the UK is easy. But try watching iPlayer when abroad and you'll discover that you can't due to geo-blocking. Thankfully, you can get around this annoyance with a VPN (or virtual private network), which will let you set your smartphone, laptop, or streaming device so that it thinks it's back in the UK. These are key tools for anyone looking to access their usual websites while traveling or enhance their security while online.
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How to watch the World Snooker Championship with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the show.
- Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
- Navigate to BBC iPlayer and create an account if you haven't already signed up.
- Enjoy the Championship.
2025 World Snooker Championship Schedule
- Round one: April 19—24
- Round two: April 24—27
- Quarterfinals: April 29—30
- Semifinals: May 1—3
- Final: May 4—5
What is the prize money for the World Snooker Championship in 2025?
According to the BBC, the total prize fund for the 2025 World Snooker Championship is £2.395 million — around $3.2 million. The overall winner will receive £500,000 (approx. $670,000), with the losing finalist having to console themselves with £200,000 (approx. $270,000).
Who is the favorite to win the 2025 Snooker World Championship?
With defending champion Kyren Wilson knocked out in round one, the 2025 Snooker World Championship field is wide open. World number one Judd Trump started the tournament as the outright favorite to add to his sole title from 2019, while multiple winners Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are close behind.
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