Watch live streams of the World Championship final to see if Shaun Murphy can lift the crown for the second time or if Wu Yize can follow in the footsteps of last year’s champion, Zhao Xintong.
He beat John Higgins 17-15 in a high-quality semi-final, collecting three centuries in the final session as he recovered from a 13-11 deficit. He will now aim to defeat first-time finalist Wu, who showed incredible determination to win an epic semi-final against Mark Allen.
The 22-year-old trailed 16-14 but won three frames on the bounce with breaks of 67, 52 and 71 to triumph 17-16. Having already beaten Peifan Lei, Mark Selby and Hossein Vafaei, he has proven that he can handle the pressure of playing at the Crucible and will not be intimidated by the opportunity.
Read on to find out where watch live streams of the 2026 World Championship final online from anywhere.
Can I watch the 2026 World Snooker Championship final for free?
Yes. The BBC is hosting live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final in the UK, with live action shared between BBC One and Two, as well as the BBC Sport website.
This means you will be able to watch snooker live online and follow the latest news. BBC iPlayer streaming service – completely free to watch on laptops, mobile devices and TV streaming devices for anyone with a valid TV license.
If you’re not in the UK when the game launches, remember you can use a VPN to access the stream as if you were at home. More on this below.
Use a VPN to watch any stream of the 2026 World Snooker Championship Final
How to watch broadcasts of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final in the United States
Snooker fans in the United States will need a subscription to WST reading to watch the 2026 World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is around US$9.50 and US$95.
If you’re traveling to the United States but want to watch coverage of the World Snooker Championships at home, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch live streams of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final in the UK
Live streams of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize will be broadcast by BBC iPlayer And TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
As we’ve already mentioned, BBC iPlayer and public broadcaster TV channels offer a free service, but there is also a paid option from TNT Spoers.
Subscriptions can be accessed by adding the sports package to your EE, BT or Sky broadband deal costing £16 per month. Or for streaming on the go, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Maxwhich includes TNT Sports.
Traveling far from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or HBO Max from abroad when you’re away from home.
How to watch live streams of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final in Australia
In Australia, snooker fans will need a subscription to WST reading to watch the final of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
It costs £7 a month or £70 a year, which is around AU$13.30 and AU$132.88.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch regular coverage of the Snooker World Championships, you’ll need to download a VPN.
How to watch live streams of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final in Canada
It’s a similar situation in Canada, where snooker fans will need a subscription to WST reading in order to watch the final of the 2026 world championship.
It costs £7 per month or £70 per year, which is around CAN$13 and CAN$130.
If you’re traveling away from home but want to watch Shaun Murphy vs. Wu Yize, you’ll need to download a VPN.
Rest of the world feed
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If you’re in China, it looks like you can stream the 2026 World Snooker Championship final for free on WeChat. Here’s a complete look at where to watch the action around the world…
China
CCTV5
Huya.com
Migu
ASFC-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel
ASFC-WPBSA Douyin Academy
Hong Kong China
Now the TV
Malaysia and Brunei
Astro Supersport
Taiwan
Sports show
Thailand
Pure sport
Philippines
TAP Sports
Continental Europe
HBO Max
All other territories
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