No snooker on UK TV today. The next tournament is the International Championship, Saturday 31 October to Saturday 7 November.
Snooker on TV Today: Live Times, Channels and the 2026/27 Calendar
Wednesday 28 October 2026. Rebuilt every morning from the Sky and Virgin Media listings (TNT Sports) and the Freeview listings (BBC and ITV4), in UK time.
Snooker on TV Today and This Week
Saturday 31 October
| Time | Tournament | Session | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 9.30am | International Championship | Round 1 | TNT Sports 1 |
| 11.30am to 3pm | International Championship | Round 1 | TNT Sports 2 |
Sunday 1 November
| Time | Tournament | Session | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 9.30am | International Championship | Round 1 | TNT Sports 1 |
| 11.30am to 3pm | International Championship | Round 1 | TNT Sports 1 |
Monday 2 November
| Time | Tournament | Session | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 9.30am | International Championship | Round 2 | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
| 11.30am to 3pm | International Championship | Round 2 | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
Tuesday 3 November
| Time | Tournament | Session | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 9.30am | International Championship | Round 3 | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
| 11.30am to 3pm | International Championship | Round 3 | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
Wednesday 4 November
| Time | Tournament | Session | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 9.30am | International Championship | Quarter-Final | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
| 11.30am to 3pm | International Championship | Quarter-Final | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3 |
Events in China start early in the UK morning. Where two channels share a session, both are listed.
Snooker on Free TV
No snooker is in the BBC or ITV4 listings for the next ten days. The next event on the BBC is the UK Championship, from Saturday 28 November.
The BBC shows the three biggest events, the UK Championship, the Masters and the World Championship, live on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, under a deal that runs to 2032.
Snooker Calendar 2026/27
| Dates | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct to 7 Nov | International Championship | Nanjing, China |
| 9 Nov to 15 Nov | Champion of Champions | Leicester Arena |
| 28 Nov to 6 Dec | UK Championship | Barbican, York |
| 9 Dec to 12 Dec | Shoot Out | Tower Circus, Blackpool |
| 14 Dec to 20 Dec | Scottish Open | Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10 Jan to 17 Jan | Masters | Alexandra Palace, London |
| 25 Jan to 31 Jan | German Masters | Tempodrom, Berlin |
| 8 Feb to 14 Feb | Welsh Open | Venue Cymru, Llandudno |
| 16 Feb to 21 Feb | World Grand Prix | Kai Tak Arena, Hong Kong |
| 2 Mar to 7 Mar | Players Championship | Telford International Centre |
| 15 Mar to 21 Mar | World Open | Yushan, China |
| 29 Mar to 4 Apr | Tour Championship | Manchester Central |
| 17 Apr to 3 May | World Championship | Crucible Theatre, Sheffield |
The three events in bold are the Triple Crown, shown on the BBC and TNT Sports. Calendar checked 24 October 2026; dates can move, and the TV listings above are the final word for any day.
What Channel Is Snooker on in the UK?
- TNT Sports shows most World Snooker Tour events live, including the Triple Crown, and streams them on HBO Max. Its deal runs to at least the 2030/31 season.
- The BBC (TV and iPlayer) shows the UK Championship, the Masters and the World Championship free.
- Other channels show some invitational events; when they are in the listings they appear in the table above.
All other sport on TV today is on sport on TV today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is snooker on in the UK?
TNT Sports shows most tournaments live, including the UK Championship, the Masters and the World Championship, and streams them on HBO Max. The BBC shows those three events free.
Is snooker on free TV?
Yes, the three biggest events: the UK Championship, the Masters and the World Championship are live on the BBC. Most other tournaments are on TNT Sports.
When is the next big snooker tournament on the BBC?
The UK Championship, from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December 2026 at the Barbican, York.
When is the World Snooker Championship?
Saturday 17 April to Monday 3 May 2027 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
