2023 World Snooker Championship TV channel, live stream: How to watch snooker in UK, US, Canada, globally

Michael Day

2023 World Snooker Championship TV channel, live stream: How to watch snooker in UK, US, Canada, globally image

An international audience will tune in to watch 17 days of top-quality green-baize entertainment and drama from the Crucible Theatre in the 2023 World Snooker Championship.

Snooker's blue-riband event takes place between April 15 and May 1 at the iconic venue in Sheffield.

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will go for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title, and 'The Rocket' is set to face debutant qualifier Pang Junxu on the opening day.

Below is information on how to watch, wherever you are in the world.

What TV channel is the 2023 World Snooker Championship on in the UK?

Once again, the BBC will be the host television broadcaster for the Championship, continuing its relationship with snooker's premier event, which has lasted over four decades.

For fans in the UK, the action will be televised on BBC One and Two, with live evening sessions also showing on BBC Four throughout the tournament.

When not televised live, comprehensive coverage of both tables can also be viewed through BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and on the BBC Sport website.

Eurosport will also be showcasing the event at the Crucible to both UK and European fans across its channels. The same fans will also be able to access livestream coverage through Discovery+.

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What TV channel is the 2023 World Snooker Championship on in the US?

The United States of America is set to have representation on the professional World Snooker Tour in 2023/24 due to Ahmed Aly Elsayed's victory at the Pan American Snooker Championship last year.

No Americans will feature at the 2023 World Snooker Championship, although fans stateside – and in Brazil – can watch live coverage via live streaming through DAZN. A one-month pass for DAZN costs $24.99 in the US. 

WATCH: World Snooker Championship live on DAZN in the United States

What TV channel is the 2023 World Snooker Championship on in Canada?

Online platform Matchroom.Live is the port of call for fans in Canada who want to watch the 2023 World Snooker Championship.

Canadian players have a rich history in the event with several having appeared and performed well at the Crucible Theatre. Cliff Thorburn lifted the trophy there in 1980 and three years later he compiled the World Snooker Championship's first 147 maximum break.

What TV channel is the 2023 World Snooker Championship on in Australia?

Australian hopes will once again be pinned on Neil Robertson, who is looking to become a multiple-time world snooker champion following his triumph at the Crucible in 2010.

Fans in Australia can tune in to the 2023 World Snooker Championship via Matchroom.Live.

How to watch the 2023 World Snooker Championship

Region TV Channel Streaming
UK BBC One, Two and Four BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website
Europe Eurosport Discovery+
USA - DAZN
Brazil - DAZN
China CCTV5 (including Macau China),  Superstar Online, Migu, Youku, Huya.com
Pakistan FastsportsHD FastsportsHD
Hong Kong China Now TV -
Malaysia and Brunei Astro SuperSport -
Thailand True Visions -
Philippines Premier Sports Network -
Singapore Starhub TV -
Taiwan and Indonesia Sportcast -
Rest of the world - Matchroom.Live

Michael Day

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