Watch the World Cup final live streams to see if Shaun Murphy can lift the crown a second time or if Wu Yize can following in the footsteps of last year’s champion Zhao Xintong.
He overcame John Higgins 17-15 in a high-quality semi-final, hitting three hundred breaks in the final session as he recovered from a 13-11 deficit. He will now aim to overcome first-time finalist Wu, who showed incredible determination to get through an epic semi-final against Mark Allen.
The 22-year-old trailed 16-14 but won three frames on the bounce with breaks of 67, 52 and 71 to triumph 17-16. Having already beaten Peifan Lei, Mark Selby and Hossein Vafaei, he has proven he can handle the pressure of playing in the Crucible and will not be overwhelmed by the occasion.
Read on to find out where to go watch 2026 World Cup final live streams online anywhere.
Can I watch the 2026 World Snooker Championship Final for free?
Yes. The BBC is hosting live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship in the UK, with live action split between BBC One and Two, plus the BBC Sport website.
This means you will be able to watch the snooker online live and on catch BBC iPlayer streaming service – absolutely free to watch on laptops, mobile and TV streaming devices for anyone with a valid TV licence.
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 2026 World Snooker Championship Final stream
How to watch 2026 World Snooker Championship Final streams in USA
Snooker fans in the US must have a subscription to WST Play to watch the World Snooker Championship Final 2026 between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is around $9.50 and $95.
If you’re traveling in the US but want to watch your home’s coverage of the World Snooker Championships, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch World Snooker Championship Final 2026 live streams in UK
2026 World Snooker Championship final live streams between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize.will be shown by BBC iPlayer and TNT Sports in Great Britain.
As we’ve already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and the national TV channels offer a free service, but there’s also a paid option from TNT Spoers.
Subscriptions can be accessed by adding the sports pack to your EE, BT or Sky broadband contract costing £16 per month. Or for streaming on the go, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Maxwhich includes TNT Sports.
Traveling away from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or HBO Max from abroad while away from home.
How to watch 2026 World Snooker Championship Final live streams in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans must have a subscription to WST Play to watch the World Snooker Championship Final 2026.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is around AU$13.30 and AU$132.88.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch your regular World Snooker Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch 2026 World Snooker Championship Final live streams in Canada
It is a similar situation in Canada, where snooker fans must have a subscription WST Play to watch the 2026 World Cup final.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is about CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you are traveling away from home but want to watch Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yize., you need to download a VPN.
Rest of the World Streams
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If you’re in China, it looks like you can stream the World Snooker Championship Final 2026 for free on WeChat. Here’s a full rundown of where to watch the action around the world…
China
CCTV5
Huya.com
Migu
CBSA-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel
CBSA-WPBSA Academy Douyin
Hong Kong China
Now TV
Malaysia and Brunei
Astro Supersport
Taiwan
Sports cast
Thailand
Real sport
The Philippines
TAP Sports
Mainland Europe
HBO Max
All other territories
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