The Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2024 gets underway on April 20, and here’s how to watch all the action from the Crucible.
World number one Ronnie O’Sullivan is bidding for a record eighth title after enjoying an impressive year to date, but defending champion Luca Brecel will be eyeing a successful defence of his crown after a brilliant showing in the 2023 edition.
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It’s a star-studded event as always with former champions Judd Trump and Mark Selby among the pack looking to get their hands on the trophy in Sheffield again while we’ll wait to see which big names come through the qualifiers, but it’s very nearly time to get the boys on the baize for what should be an enthralling fortnight of snooker.
How to watch the World Snooker Championship 2024
When: April 20 – May 6
Where: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
How:
UK – BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, Eurosport, Discovery+
You can watch the action unfold live on BBC TV, as seen in the schedule below, as well as on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app. Further, you also have the option of tuning in through Eurosport and Discovery+, with coverage ongoing throughout the day during the entirety of the tournament.
World Snooker Championship 2024 preview, schedule, predictions
All eyes will be on the Crucible in the upcoming fortnight, as the world’s best descend on Sheffield to claim the biggest prize on the tour.
Reigning champion and top seed Brecel will get us underway as he begins the defence of his title at 10:00am on Saturday April 20, and it promises to be fascinating to see if the Belgian Bullet can repeat his form from last year to successfully defend his title.
However, with the likes of O’Sullivan, Trump and Selby among the other top contenders, he’ll certainly have to come through a tough draw to get back to the top.
Veteran Mark Williams comes into the tournament having triumphed at the Tour Championship earlier this month, but with five major trophies to his name this past season, including the UK Championship, Masters and World Masters of Snooker in Riyadh, O’Sullivan will be highly fancied as he bids to make more history and continues to captivate audiences.
The Rocket is the favourite heading to the Crucible at 3.25 with SkyBet, followed by Trump and Selby. Brecel is down as eighth favourite given his lack of consistency and success over the last 12 months, but time will tell if he shines on the biggest stage once more.
Will it be Ronnie’s year again? Will there be an ace in the pack to produce a surprise winner? Will John Virgo delight us all with a classic ‘where’s the cue ball going?!’ or two? All will be revealed at the 2024 World Snooker Championship starting on April 20.
Snooker World Championship 2024 format
- First round – best of 19 frames played over two sessions
- Second round and quarter-finals – best of 25 frames played over three sessions
- Semi-finals – best of 33 frames over four sessions.
- Final – best of 35 frames over four sessions on 5 and 6 May.
Snooker World Championship 2024 schedule (as per BBC Sport)
Saturday, 20 April
First round (best of 19)
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:00 – BBC Two
13:45-16:25 – BBC One
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Sunday, 21 April
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:25 – BBC Two
15:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Monday, 22 April
First round (best of 19)
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Tuesday, 23 April
Match schedule announced so far
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Wednesday, 24 April
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-11:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
00:15-01:05 – BBC Two
01:05-03:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Thursday, 25 April
Live coverage
13:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two (starts 00:15 in Northern Ireland)
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two (starts 01:05 in Northern Ireland)
Friday, 26 April
Live coverage
10:00-12:00 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Saturday, 27 April
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:00 – BBC Two
13:15-16:00 – BBC One
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Sunday, 28 April
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:00 – BBC Two
14:35-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Monday, 29 April
Live coverage
13:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Tuesday, 30 April
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Wednesday, 1 May
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-11:15 – BBC Two
13:00-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – Highlights – BBC Two
00:05-02:05 – World Championship Extra – BBC Two
Thursday, 2 May
Semi-finals (best of 33)
Live coverage
13:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
13:00-16:15 – BBC Two
19:00-20:00 – BBC Two
20:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
Friday, 3 May
Semi-finals (best of 33)
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:15 – BBC Two
13:45-18:00 – BBC Two
19:00-21:00 – BBC Two
21:00-22:00 – BBC Four
Highlights
23:15-00:05 – BBC Two
Saturday, 4 May
Semi-finals (best of 33)
Live coverage
10:00-23:00 – uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
10:00-12:00 – BBC Two
13:15-16:30 – BBC One
16:30-17:30 – BBC Two
19:00-22:00 – BBC Two
Sunday, 5 May
Final (best of 35)
Live coverage
13:00-16:15 – BBC Two
19:00-23:00 – BBC Two
Coverage also available on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app
Monday, 6 May
Final (best of 35)
Live coverage
13:00-16:15 – BBC Two
19:00-23:00 – BBC Two
