The prestigious UK Championship snooker tournament begins today from York's Barbican Centre, headlined by a blockbuster opening match featuring world number one Judd Trump against Stephen Maguire.
How to Watch the Snooker Action Live
For snooker fans across the United Kingdom, comprehensive coverage of the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship is available through a partnership between the BBC and TNT Sports. This ensures viewers have both free-to-air and subscription options to follow every frame.
Television coverage begins on Saturday, November 29. The action kicks off on BBC One at 1pm, before moving to BBC Two at 4:30pm and later to BBC Four from 7pm. For TNT Sports subscribers, their coverage on TNT Sports 2 starts at 12:45pm.
If you prefer to stream the tournament, you can use the BBC iPlayer and the discovery+ service for live and on-demand matches throughout the event, which concludes on Sunday, December 7.
Tournament Details and Prize Money
The UK Championship is one of snooker's most coveted titles, forming the first leg of the sport's prestigious Triple Crown alongside The Masters and the World Championship. This year, the battle for the trophy takes place at the iconic Barbican in York, England.
A massive total prize fund of over £1.25 million is on offer, with the eventual champion securing a top prize of £250,000.
The main draw consists of 32 players, featuring the world's top 16 seeds and 16 qualifiers. All matches are played as the best of 11 frames, building up to a final that will be a gruelling best of 19 frames.
Key Matches and Players to Follow
The opening day serves up a thrilling schedule. The afternoon session at 1pm features the headline clash between Judd Trump and Stephen Maguire, alongside Si Jiahui versus Ryan Day.
The evening session promises more top-class snooker with John Higgins taking on Ben Woollaston and Shaun Murphy facing Lyu Haotian.
All eyes will be on defending champion and world number one Judd Trump as he begins his campaign. The field is packed with talent, including other Triple Crown winners like Mark Selby, Mark Allen, Neil Robertson, and John Higgins. The most successful player in the tournament's history, Ronnie O'Sullivan with eight UK titles, starts his quest for a ninth on Tuesday.
