World Snooker Championship 2026 TV coverage on BBC, TNT Sports and HBO Max
Your complete guide to how to watch the World Snooker Championship 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
The World Snooker Championship returns with another stellar cast of players vying for glory at the Crucible in Sheffield.
It's a particularly poignant year at the iconic venue following the death of esteemed snooker commentator John Virgo in February.
Players will be determined to put on a show to celebrate a legend of the game, and fans won't be left disappointed with the talent in action across the opening weekend.
- Watch the World Snooker Championship live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports
Reigning champion Zhao Xintong kicks off proceedings from 10am on Saturday before other heavyweights enter the fray over the coming days.
Radio Times brings you all the details on how to watch the World Snooker Championship 2026, including a full broadcast schedule.
World Snooker Championship 2026 TV coverage
Coverage of the World Snooker Championship will be extensively shown across BBC, TNT Sports and HBO Max. Specific timings for BBC channels are listed below.
BBC Two will bear the weight of the coverage once the main draw starts, while certain sessions will be shown on BBC One, BBC Four and the BBC Red Button. Every session will be live on BBC iPlayer so you won't miss a moment.
There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
You can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV or watch the matches on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.
HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com.
- Watch the World Snooker Championship live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports
World Snooker Championship 2026 TV schedule
All UK time. All sessions live on TNT Sports, HBO Max and BBC iPlayer, plus BBC channels specified below. Coverage may switch channels mid-session, subject to change.
Saturday 18 April
First Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Sunday 19 April
First Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Monday 20 April
First Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Tuesday 21 April
First Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Wednesday 22 April
First Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Thursday 23 April
First Round / Second Round
- Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Friday 24 April
Second Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
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Saturday 25 April
Second Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2pm on BBC One / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Sunday 26 April
Second Round
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 3pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Monday 27 April
Second Round
- Afternoon session from 3pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Tuesday 28 April
Quarter-finals
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Wednesday 29 April
Quarter-finals
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Thursday 30 April
Semi-finals
- Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Friday 1 May
Semi-finals
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Saturday 2 May
Semi-finals
- Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Afternoon session from 2pm on BBC One / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Sunday 3 May
Final
- Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Monday 4 May
Final
- Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
- Evening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
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