Snooker: The World Championship TV Listings
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2026 Day One: Morning Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Live coverage of the morning session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the start of Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen's respective first-round matches against qualifiers. Zhao became the first Chinese winner of this event when he defeated Mark Williams 18-12 in last year's final. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Sat 182026 Day One - Red Button - Morning — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the snooker on the opening day of the World Championship in Sheffield
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2026 Day One: Afternoon Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Live coverage of the afternoon session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the opening frames of Mark Williams and Ziao Guodong's respective first-round matches against qualifiers. Williams withstood a barrage of 466 unanswered points from Wu Yize to end last year's corresponding session 5-4 ahead. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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2026 Day One: Evening Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the evening session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Zhao Xintong's first-round match against a qualifier, and the start of Barry Hawkins' opener. Kyren Wilson was in Zhao's position as defending champion last year and he was edged out 10-9 by Lei Peifan in the first round, with Lee becoming the first player to overcome a defending champion in his debut match at the Crucible since Stuart Bingham defeated Stephen Hendry at the 2000 event. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Sat 182026 Day One - Red Button - Evening — Snooker: The World Championship
Snooker action on day 1 of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield
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2026 Day Two: Morning Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the morning session on day two at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring two first-round matches. Two-time semi-finalist Mark Allen plays the concluding frames of his first-round match, and 2016 runner-up Ding Junhui gets his tournament under way on the other table. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Sun 192026 Day Two - Red Button - Morning — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the morning session at the World Snooker Championship on day 2 in Sheffield.
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2026 Day Two: Afternoon Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of the afternoon session on day two at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring two first-round matches. Four-time champion John Higgins gets his opener under way, while 2013 finalist Barry Hawkins plays his contest to a conclusion. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Sun 192026 Day Two - Red Button - Afternoon — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the afternoon session on day 2 of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Two: Evening Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Seema Jaswal presents coverage of the evening session on day two from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Xiao Guodong and Mark Williams' respective first-round matches against qualifiers. Xiao comfortably defeated Matthew Selt 10-4 at this stage last year, and three-time champion Williams prevailed 10-8 against Wi Yize. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Sun 192026 Day Two - Red Button - Evening — Snooker: The World Championship
Action from the evening session on day 2 of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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2026 Day Three: Morning Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the morning session on day three at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Ding Junhui's first-round match against a qualifier and the start of Kyren Wilson's opener. Ding is widely regarded as one of the finest players not to have won this tournament and he defeated Zak Surety 10-7 at this stage last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Mon 202026 Day Three - Red Button - Morning — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the snooker on day 3 of the World Championship in Sheffield.
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2026 Day Three: Afternoon Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of the afternoon session on day three at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of John Higgins' first-round match against a qualifier and the start of Wu Yize's opener. Higgins has won this tournament on four occasions and defeated Joe O'Connor 10-7 at this stage last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Mon 202026 Day Three - Red Button - Afternoon — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the afternoon session on day 3 of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Three: Evening Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Seema Jaswal presents coverage of the evening session on day three from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the start of Shaun Murphy's first-round match against a qualifier and the conclusion of Kyren Wilson's opener. Murphy was a champion here back in 2005 and claimed a 10-4 victory over Daniel Wells at this stage last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Mon 202026 Day Three - Red Button - Evening — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the evening session on the third day of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Four: Morning Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the morning session on day four at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the start of Chris Wakelin and Judd Trump's respective first-round matches against qualifiers. Wakelin was a quarter-finalist last year, and 2019 champion Trump went one better, going out in the semi-finals. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Tue 212026 Day Four - Red Button - Morning — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the morning session on day 4 of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Four: Afternoon Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of the afternoon session on day four at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the opening session of Ronnie O'Sullivan's first-round match against a qualifier and the conclusion of Wu Yize's opener. O'Sullivan has won this title on seven occasions, with the most recent of those triumphs coming in 2022, and he was a semi-finalist last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Tue 212026 Day Four - Red Button - Afternoon — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the afternoon session on day 4 of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Four: Evening Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Seema Jaswal presents coverage of the evening session on day four from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Shaun Murphy and Judd Trump's respective first-round matches against qualifiers. Former champions Murphy and Trump claimed 10-4 wins against Daniel Wells and Zhou Yuelong at this stage last year to set up a meeting against each other. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Tue 212026 Day Four - Red Button - Evening — Snooker: The World Championship
Action from the evening session on day 4 of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield
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2026 Day Five: Morning Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the morning session on day five at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the start of Mark Selby's first-round match and the conclusion of Chris Wakelin's opener. Selby is a four-time champion, but he has been eliminated at this stage in each of the last two years. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Wed 222026 Day Five - Red Button - Morning — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the morning session on day 5 of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield
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2026 Day Five: Afternoon Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Hazel Irvine presents coverage of the afternoon session on day five at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Ronnie O'Sullivan's first-round match against a qualifier and the start of Si Jiahui's opener. O'Sullivan claimed a comfortable 10-4 victory over Ali Carter at this stage last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Wed 222026 Day Five - Red Button - Afternoon — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the afternoon session on day 5 of the World Snooker Championship.
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2026 Day Five: Evening Session — Snooker: The World Championship
Seema Jaswal presents coverage of the evening session on day five from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the start of Neil Robertson's first-round match against a qualifier and the conclusion of Mark Selby's opener. Robertson and Selby were two of the highest profile opening-round casualties last year, losing to Chris Wakelin and Ben Woollaston respectively. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker
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Wed 222026 Day Five - Red Button - Evening — Snooker: The World Championship
Coverage of the evening session on the fifth day of the World Snooker Championship.
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