The 2025 UK Championship live broadcasts represent the first Triple Crown event of the 2025/26 snooker season and the best of the mat will be on display at York’s Barbican for an early Christmas treat.
Judd Trump may not have won any tournaments yet this season, but the world number one is still among the favorites. The defending champion has a new cue (or, more precisely, his old second-to-last cue if the rumors are to be believed) and is seeking a sixth major of his career.
Snooker names don’t get 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’s 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.
Class of 92 graduates Mark Williams and John Higgins are also going strong. The Welshman took the title at the Xi’an Grand Prix last month, while the Scot has a final to his name this season. Both are Triple Crown holders, having won UK, Masters and World crowns.
Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson are also part of that illustrious club and each have a win in the bag this season, while Mark Allen is also a winner on tour this season.
Over the course of last week, 128 players were reduced to just 16 in the standings. Arguably the best story of all was that of Scott Donaldson, who came back 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, also reached the round of 32 and the 2004 defending champions will take a beating.
This is where watch 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams online from anywhere.
Can I watch the 2025 UK Championship snooker for free?
Yeah. The BBC is providing full live coverage of the 2025 UK Snooker Championships in the UK, with live action shared between BBC One, Two and Four channels, plus the BBC Sport website.
That means you’ll be able to watch live online pool and catch up on the 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 outside the UK when the game is on, remember you can use a VPN to access the stream as if you were at home. More on that below.
Use a VPN to watch any 2025 UK Championship broadcast
How to watch the 2025 UK Championship broadcasts in the US
Pool fans in the US will need a subscription to Play WST to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is roughly equivalent to 8.50 and 85 US dollars.
If you’re traveling to the US but want to watch UK Championship coverage at home, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 live streams in the UK
The 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer and TNT Sports in the UK.
As we have already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and the state broadcaster’s television channels offer a free service, but there is also a paid option. If you’d prefer Jimmy White and Alan McManus to provide the analysis rather than John Virgo and Dennis Taylor on the Beeb, then you’re in luck as the former pairing are part of TNT Sports’ enhanced coverage.
You can get access by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or paying from £30.99 a month for a Discovery+ Plan that includes sports channels.
Are you traveling outside the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad while you’re away from home.
How to watch live streams of the 2025 UK Championships in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans will need a subscription to Play WST to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is roughly equivalent to AU$14.20 and AU$141.90.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch the usual UK Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 live streams in Canada
It’s a similar situation in Canada, where pool fans will need a subscription to Play WST to watch the 2025 UK Championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is approximately CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch the usual UK Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 snooker live streams 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 full rundown of where to watch the action around the world…
Porcelain
CCTV5
Huya.com
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CBSA-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel
CBSA-WPBSA Douyin Academy
Hong Kong China
now television
Malaysia and Brunei
Astro Supersport
Taiwan
sports broadcast
Thailand
real sport
Philippines
TOUCH Sports
continental Europe
Discovery+ or HBO Max, depending on which is available in your country,
All other territories
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What is the 2025 UK Championship snooker format?
After four qualifying rounds, the 16 qualifiers and the 16 seeds will meet in the round of 16 in the best of 11 draws. This is the first one to arrive at six.
Each round will be played for the best of 11 frames until the final, which will be played in two sessions of up to 19 frames. That’s the first one to arrive at 10.
What is the 2025 UK Championship snooker schedule?
Saturday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 2 – Last 32
Wednesday, December 3 to Thursday, December 4 – Last 16
Friday December 5 – Quarterfinals
Saturday December 6 – Semifinals
Sunday December 7 – End
Who are the 2025 UK Championship snooker seeds?
1. Judd Trump (ESP)
2. Zhao Xintong (CHI)
3. Kyren Wilson (ESP)
4. Neil Robertson (AUS)
5. Mark Williams (WAL)
6. Ronnie O’Sullivan (ESP)
7. John Higgins (SCO)
8. Mark Allen (NIR)
9. Ding Junhui (CHI)
10. Shaun Murphy (ESP)
11. Mark Selby (ESP)
12. Xiao Guodong (CHI)
13. Wu Yize (CHI)
14. Barry Hawkins (ESP)
15. Gary Wilson (ESP)
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 2025 UK Championship prize money?
Winner: £250,000
Runner-up: £100,000
Semifinalist: £50,000
Quarterfinalist: £25,000
Last 16: £15,000
Last 32: £10,000
Last 48: £7,500
Last 80: £5,000
Last 112: £2,500
High rest: £15,000
Total: £1,205,000
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