It's a particularly poignant year at the iconic venue following the death of esteemed snooker commentator John Virgo in February.
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Reigning champion Zhao Xintong kicks off proceedings from 10am on Saturday before other heavyweights enter the fray over the coming days.
Coverage of the World Snooker Championship will be extensively shown across BBC, TNT Sports and HBO Max. Specific timings for BBC channels are listed below.
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Watch the World Snooker Championship live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky SportsWorld Snooker Championship 2026 TV schedule
First Round
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayerSunday 19 April
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
First Round
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayerTuesday 21 April
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
First Round
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:30pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayerThursday 23 April
Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Friday 24 April
Second Round
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayerMorning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2pm on BBC One / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Sunday 26 April
Second Round
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 3pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayerAfternoon session from 3pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Four / iPlayer
Tuesday 28 April
Quarter-finals
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayerMorning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Thursday 30 April
Semi-finals
Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayerMorning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2:15pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Saturday 2 May
Semi-finals
Morning session from 10am on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 2pm on BBC One / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayerAfternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayer
Monday 4 May
Final
Afternoon session from 1pm on BBC Two / iPlayerEvening session from 7pm on BBC Two / iPlayerCheck out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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