UK Championship 2025 live streams represent the first Triple Crown event of the 2025/26 snooker season and the best of the best will be on display at the Barbican in York for an early Christmas treat.
Judd Trump may not yet have won a tournament this season, but the world number one is nonetheless among the favourites. The defending champion has a new signal – or more precisely, his old signal before last, if rumors are to be believed – and is looking for a sixth major of his career.
Snooker names don’t come bigger than Ronnie O’Sullivan. The eight-time champion returns to the UK for the first time since moving to Dubai earlier this year and turns 50 midway through the tournament on December 5. He is in the same half of the draw as world champion Zhao Xintong and third seed Kyren Wilson, which could make life difficult for Rocket, who doesn’t play many tournaments these days despite his talent.
Fellow Class of 92 graduates Mark Williams and John Higgins are also still good. The Welshman took the title at the Xi’an Grand Prix last month, while the Scot has one final to his name this season. Both are Triple Crown holders having won the UK, Masters and World crowns.
Shaun Murphy, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson are also part of the famous club and each have a tournament win in their back pocket this season, while Mark Allen is also a winner on tour this term.
Over the past week, 128 players have been whittled down to just 16 in qualifying. Probably the best story 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 Championship League win, also made it through to the last 32 and the in-form 2004 champion will take some beating.
Here’s where you’re going watch 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams online anywhere.
Can I watch 2025 UK Championship snooker for free?
Yes. The BBC is hosting extensive 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.
This means that 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 2025 UK Championship stream
How to watch 2025 UK Championship streams in the US
Snooker fans in the US must have a subscription to WST Play to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is about US$8.50 and US$85.
If you’re traveling in the States but want to watch coverage of your home UK Championship, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch UK Championship 2025 live streams in UK
2025 UK Championship snooker live streams will be shown by BBC iPlayer and TNT Sports in Great Britain.
As we’ve already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and the state TV channels offer a free service, but there’s also a paid option. If you prefer Jimmy White and Alan McManus to provide 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 a 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 away from home.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship live streams in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans must have a subscription to WST Play to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is around AU$14.20 and AU$141.90.
If you’re traveling away from home but want 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 is a similar situation in Canada, where snooker fans must have a subscription WST Play to watch the UK Championship 2025.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is about CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch your regular UK Championship coverage, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch 2025 UK Championship snooker live streams in the rest of the world
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If you’re in China, it looks like you can stream the UK Championship 2025 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
Discovery+ or HBO Max, depending on what is available in your country,
All other territories
Subscribe 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 qualifying rounds, the 16 qualifiers and 16 seeds meet in the last 32 over best of 11 frames. It’s only until six.
Each round will be over the best of 11 frames until the final, which will be played over two sessions comprising up to 19 frames. It’s only until 10.
What is the schedule for the UK Snooker Championship 2025?
Saturday 29 November to Tuesday 2 December – Last 32
Wednesday 3 December to Thursday 4 December – Last 16
Friday, December 5 – Quarterfinals
Saturday, December 6 – Semifinals
Sunday, December 7 – Finals
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 latest 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 prize money for UK Championship 2025?
Winner: £250,000
Other: £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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