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About World Snooker
The World Snooker Tour is the top professional snooker circuit in the world. The season runs from June through May, with tournaments across the UK, Europe, and Asia. The biggest event of the year is the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, which runs from April 18 through May 4, 2026. The season is in the final stretch, with the World Championship coming up next month.
Top players
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the biggest name in snooker history. The Rocket has won seven World Championships and is still competitive at age 50. Judd Trump, Mark Selby, and Neil Robertson are the other top contenders. Young stars like Kyren Wilson, Luca Brecel, and Zhao Xintong are pushing the older guard. The Chinese contingent is growing, with several players ranked in the top 16.
Triple Crown events
The Triple Crown is the pinnacle of snooker. The UK Championship takes place in November in York. The Masters is in January at Alexandra Palace in London. The World Championship is the biggest event, held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield from April 18 to May 4. Winning all three in a single season is the sport's ultimate achievement.
Viewership
Snooker pulls over 500 million viewers globally each season. The numbers are strongest in the UK and China, where the sport has massive followings. The World Championship final draws the biggest audience. Chinese viewership has exploded in recent years, with multiple tournaments now held in China.
Streaming options in the UK
In the UK, coverage is split across multiple broadcasters. BBC iPlayer has free coverage of the Triple Crown events — the Masters, UK Championship, and World Championship. Channel 5 and 5Action cover the Players Championship, Tour Championship, and British Open for free. Discovery+ and TNT Sports cover the World Open and other tournaments. All BBC and Channel 5 coverage is free with a TV license.
Streaming options in Europe
In mainland Europe, most tournaments are on Eurosport and Discovery+. In Germany, Italy, and Austria, coverage is on Discovery+. In other markets, HBO Max may provide coverage following Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming rollout in early 2026.
Streaming options in the US
In the US, WST Play is the primary streaming platform for most tournaments. It offers live and on-demand access for about £7 a month or £70 a year. WST Play is the most reliable option for American fans, as traditional TV coverage is limited.
International streaming options
For regions without a local broadcaster, WST Play is the official streaming provider. In China, coverage is on Huya.com, Migu, and the CBSA-WPBSA Academy (WeChat and Douyin). In Hong Kong, Now TV holds the rights. In Malaysia and Brunei, Astro Supersport is the broadcaster. In Thailand, True Sport carries the matches. In the Philippines, TAP Sports holds the rights. In Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, SportyTV is the broadcaster.
Current season
The 2025-26 snooker season kicked off in June 2025. The UK Championship took place in November. The Masters was in January. The World Championship is scheduled for April 18 to May 4, 2026 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Kyren Wilson is the defending World Champion after winning the 2025 title. The race for the world title is wide open. BBC iPlayer covers the World Championship for free in the UK. WST Play streams the event for international fans.