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- 2025 UK Championship: Saturday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 7
- Daily start times: 1pm & 7pm GMT / 9am & 2pm ET
- FREE stream: BBC iPlayer & BBC Sport website (UK)
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The 2025 UK Championship live streams represent the first Triple Crown event of the 2025/26 snooker season and the best of the baize will be on display at the Barbican in York for an early Christmas treat.
Judd Trump may be yet to win a tournament this season, but the world number one is nevertheless among the favorites. The defending champion has a new cue – or, more accurately, his old cue before last if rumors are to be believed – and is seeking a sixth major of his career.
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Snooker names don't come bigger than Ronnie O'Sullivan. The eight-time champion returns to the UK for the first time since relocating 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 may make life difficult for the Rocket who doesn't play many tournaments these days, despite his outrageous talent.
Fellow Class of 92 graduates Mark Williams and John Higgins are still going strong, too. The Welshman picked up the title at theh Xi'an Grand Prix last month, while the Scot has a final to his name this season. Both are holders of the Triple Crown, having won the UK, Masters and world crowns.
Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson are also part of that illustrious club and each have a tournament win in their back pockets this season, while Mark Allen is also a winner on tour this term.
Over the course of the past week, 128 players have been whittled down to just 16 in qualifying. Arguably the best story of the lot was Scott Donaldson coming from 5-0 down to beat former world champion Stuart Bingham 6-5. Stephen Maguire, who started the season impressively back in July with a win at the Championship League, also made it through to the last 32 and the in-form 2004 champion will take some beating.
Here's where to watch 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams online from anywhere.
Can I watch 2025 UK Championship snooker for free?
Yes. The BBC is hosting comprehensive live coverage of the 2025 UK Championship snooker in the UK, with live action shared between the BBC One, Two and Four channels, plus the BBC Sport website.
That means you'll be able to watch the snooker online live and on catch up on the BBC iPlayer streaming service – completely free to watch on laptops, mobile and TV streaming devices for anybody with a valid TV license.
If you're away from the UK when the game is on, remember you can use a VPN to access the stream as if you were back home. More on that below.
Use a VPN to watch any 2025 UK Championship stream
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View DealHow to watch 2025 UK Championship streams in the US
Snooker fans in the US will need a subscription to WST Play in order to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is roughly US$8.50 and US$85.
If you're traveling in the States but wanting to watch your home UK Championship coverage, 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 shown by BBC iPlayer and TNT Sports in the UK.
As we've already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and the state broadcaster's TV channels offer a free service, but there's a paid option, too. If you prefer Jimmy White and Alan McManus providing the analysis over John Virgo and Dennis Taylor on the Beeb, then you're in luck as the former pair are part of the enhanced TNT Sports coverage.
You can get access by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £30.99 per month for a Discovery+ plan that includes the sports channels.
Traveling away from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship live streams in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans will need a subscription to WST Play in order to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is roughly AU$14.20 and AU$141.90.
If you're traveling away from home but wanting to watch your regular UK Championship coverage, you'll need to download a VPN.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship live streams in Canada
It's a similar situation in Canada, where snooker fans will need a subscription to WST Play in order to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is roughly CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you're traveling away from home but wanting to watch your regular UK Championship coverage, you'll need to download a VPN.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams in Rest of World
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If you're in China it looks like you can stream UK Championship 2025 for free on WeChat. Here's a full rundown of where to watch the action around the world...
ChinaCCTV5Huya.comMiguCBSA-WPBSA Academy WeChat ChannelCBSA-WPBSA Academy Douyin
Hong Kong ChinaNow TV
Malaysia & Brunei Astro Supersport
TaiwanSportcast
ThailandTrue Sport
Philippines TAP Sports
Mainland EuropeDiscovery+ or HBO Max, depending on which is available in your country,
All other territoriesSubscribe to WST Play for live streams and on-demand replays of the latest UK Championship matches.
2025 UK Championship snooker — Need to Know
What is the UK Championship 2025 snooker format?
After four rounds of qualifying, the 16 qualifiers and 16 seeds will meet in the last 32 over the best of 11 frames. That's first to six.
Each round will be over the best of 11 frames until the final, which will be played over two sessions comprizing up to 19 frames. That's first to 10.
What is the UK Championship 2025 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 - Final
Who are the 2025 UK Championship snooker seeds?
1. Judd Trump (ENG)
2. Zhao Xintong (CHI)
3. Kyren Wilson (ENG)
4. Neil Robertson (AUS)
5. Mark Williams (WAL)
6. Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG)
7. John Higgins (SCO)
8. Mark Allen (NIR)
9. Ding Junhui (CHI)
10. Shaun Murphy (ENG)
11. Mark Selby (ENG)
12. Xiao Guodong (CHI)
13. Wu Yize (CHI)
14. Barry Hawkins (ENG)
15. Gary Wilson (ENG)
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 UK Championship 2025 prize money?
Winner: £250,000
Runner-up: £100,000
Semi-finalist: £50,000
Quarter-finalist: £25,000
Last 16: £15,000
Last 32: £10,000
Last 48: £7,500
Last 80: £5,000
Last 112: £2,500
High Break: £15,000
Total: £1,205,000
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