Snooker World Championship live stream
You can watch the 2023 Snooker World Championship for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Fans can pay to watch a Snooker World Championship live stream on DAZN in the US and Canada, and on Matchroom Live in Australia. Full information on TV viewing options below. Away from home? Use a VPN to watch a free stream from abroad.
Snooker World Championship: 2023 preview
The tearful embrace between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump at the end of last year's Snooker World Championship final was one of those moments that could only enhance The Crucible's legend and, mutual respect between the pair at an all-time high, they're back in Sheffield to do it all over again.
The Rocket was typically self-effacing in the light of his long-anticipated seventh world championship, expressing mild surprise that somebody who racked up 15 centuries and conceded just 38 frames – both, apparently, marks of crippling mediocrity – was able to go all the way. The No.1 seed plays debutant Pang Junxu in round one, though there are plenty more form players further down the chain.
No.3 seed Mark Allen has a World Snooker Tour-leading three titles to his name this season, while No.4 seed Shaun Murphy has been victorious at two of the past five tournaments, including the Tour Championship at the start of the month. Another who appears to be peaking at around the right time is Mark Selby, a four-time world champion and this year's No.2 seed.
It's faintly ridiculous that both Trump and Neil Robertson have only won snooker's biggest prize once. Can one of them finally double up this year? Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a 2023 Snooker World Championship live stream wherever you are right now - starting with how to watch the Snooker World Championship for FREE in the UK.
How to watch a FREE Snooker World Championship live stream in the UK
How to watch Snooker World Championship from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the Snooker World Championship, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a snooker live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch Snooker World Championship 2023 from anywhere
How to use a VPN to watch the 2023 Snooker World Championship
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for iPlayer.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - BBC iPlayer for UK citizens abroad.
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First round matches
- Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Pang Junxu
- Stuart Bingham vs. David Gilbert
- Luca Brecel vs. RIcky Walden
- Neil Robertson vs. Wu Yize
- Ali Carter vs. Jak Jones
- Ding Junhui vs. Hossein Vafaei
- Mark Williams vs. Jimmy Robertson
- Mark Allen vs. Fan Zhengyi
- John Higgins vs. David Grace
- Robert Milkins vs. Joe Perry
- Jack Lisowski vs. Noppon Saengkham
- Gary Wilson vs. Elliot Slessor
- Judd Trump vs. Anthony McGill
- Kyren Wilson vs. Ryan Day
- Mark Selby vs. Matthew Selt
- Shaun Murphy vs. Si Jiahui
When is the 2023 World Snooker Championship final?
The 2023 World Snooker Championship final is set to be played across four sessions on Sunday, April 30, and Monday, May 1.
The match will be best-of-35 frames, with the sessions set to begin at 1pm BST / 8am ET / 5am PT / 8pm CST / 10pm AEST, and at 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT / 2am CST / 4am AEST.
Who has won the most world titles in snooker?
The late, great Joe Davis has more world titles than anyone else, having won each of the tournament’s first 15 editions from 1927 to 1946. His younger brother, Fred Davis, shares second place with John Pulman, with eight wins apiece.
Stephen Hendry and defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan are tied as the most successful players of the modern era, with seven world titles each.
Who are the favourites for the 2023 Snooker World Championship?
Many snooker watchers – including Hendry, who was unable to come through qualifying – are expecting to see Ronnie O'Sullivan capture his eighth world title at The Crucible. However, The Rocket is far from the only outstanding candidate for glory.
Nobody has tasted more success on the WST than Mark Allen this year. The Northern Irishman has racked up three titles, including the UK Championship. Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy has really caught fire of late, winning two titles in the past two months.
One player we'd really keep an eye on, however, is Judd Trump. Last year's tournament seemed to reignite his passion for the game, and there's no incentive quite like being beaten in the final.
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