The most prestigious tournament in Snooker – the World Snooker Championships – arrives through April and May with the very best players dueling it out.

Talent including 7-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Australia’s Neil Robertson will be on display at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

While the event isn’t officially televised in Australia, there are ways you can watch the championships live.

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When is the World Snooker Championship?

32 players, including the top 16 players in world rankings and 16 qualifiers, will compete in the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

It will be held from Saturday, April 20 until Monday, May 6.

How to watch the World Snooker Championship in Australia: TV channel, live stream

The World Snooker Championship can be watched in Australia by accessing UK broadcaster BBC iPlayer‘s live coverage of the event.

While this UK free-to-air service is geo-blocked from Australians, it can be accessed by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), with instructions below.

How to use a VPN to access geo-blocked streaming services

If the World Snooker Championship is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a VPN.

VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

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