TV Tonight: Snooker World Championship

The Snooker World Championship continues tonight at 7pm on BBC Two.

Live from Sheffield's iconic snooker arena, The Crucible, BBC Sport is the go-to destination for all Snooker World Championship action. With his sights set on making history as the most prolific snooker world champion of modern times, Ronnie O'Sullivan will be looking to snatch the title from Luca Brecel, the first ever champion from mainland Europe, after Luca’s surprise victory at last year’s World Championship. Audiences across the UK will be able to catch every match live on BBC TV and iPlayer, with additional coverage across BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, and on the BBC Sport website and app.

Leading the live television coverage will be seasoned presenters Hazel Irvine, Seema Jaswal, and Rishi Persad. Adding depth to the analysis, a line-up of former world champions including Steve Davis, John Parrott, Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty, Shaun Murphy, and Dennis Taylor, along with the insightful commentary of John Virgo, who will offer expert insights as the tournament unfolds.

Philip Bernie, Interim Director of BBC Sport, says: “Audiences across the UK will have front-row seats to this year's highly anticipated Snooker World Championship, with live coverage from Sheffield available on BBC TV and iPlayer, 5 Live, and the BBC Sport website and app. With our fully comprehensive coverage, viewers can expect unparalleled analysis and expert commentary.”