BBC Sport Presents: Live Coverage of the Snooker World Championship from The Crucible in Sheffield

The stage is set for the highly anticipated Snooker World Championship at The Crucible in Sheffield, and BBC Sport is ready to bring all the action to audiences across the UK. With defending champion Luca Brecel looking to retain his title, all eyes will be on Ronnie O’Sullivan as he aims to make history as the most prolific snooker world champion of modern times.

BBC Sport will be the go-to destination for live coverage of the tournament, with matches airing on BBC TV and iPlayer, as well as on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. The coverage will be led by seasoned presenters Hazel Irvine, Seema Jaswal, and Rishi Persad, along with a lineup of former world champions providing expert analysis and commentary.

Philip Bernie, Interim Director of BBC Sport, promises viewers unparalleled coverage of the Snooker World Championship, with comprehensive analysis and expert insights. In addition to live coverage, audiences can catch up on the day’s highlights with Snooker: World Championship Highlights on BBC Two, and delve deeper into the action with Snooker: World Championship Extra.

To kick off the excitement, the live fixtures draw will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds on the morning of 18th April, revealing the matchups for the first round. The tournament officially begins on Saturday 20 April on BBC Two, with regular updates available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds throughout each day’s play.

The Snooker World Championship is just one part of a huge year for sport on the BBC, solidifying its position as the most-used sports broadcaster in the UK. With unparalleled cross-platform coverage and a wide range of free-to-air sports rights, BBC Sport continues to provide audiences with the best in sports entertainment.