The UK Championship has commenced, showcasing some of the finest players in the sport as they vie for victory in York.
Last year, Ronnie O’Sullivan achieved an incredible eighth title by overcoming Ding Junhui with a score of 10-7 in a dramatic final.
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Unfortunately for the Rocket, he will not be defending his title after being knocked out in the first round by Barry Hawkins on Saturday night.
The UK Championship signifies the beginning of the World Snooker Tour’s esteemed Triple Crown events.
A host of elite competitors will compete for a share of the substantial £1.2 million prize pool.
SunSport has all the essential information you need regarding the ongoing UK Championship.
When does the UK Championship 2024 start?
- The UK Championship 2024 starts on Saturday, November 23rd.
- The tournament will continue until Sunday, December 1.
- This year’s event will be held at York Barbican.
What TV channel will broadcast the UK Championship, and are there live streaming options?
- The UK Championship will be broadcast LIVE on Eurosport and various BBC channels throughout the tournament.
- You can watch the entire event live on discovery+ or BBC iPlayer.
- Additionally, you can follow live updates through SunSport’s real-time blog for this prestigious competition.
Full schedule for the UK Championship 2024
Here’s the detailed schedule for the UK Championship:
- Round one (last-32) – November 23-26
- Round two (last-16) – November 27-28
- Quarter-finals – November 29
- Semi-finals – November 30
- Final – December 1
UK Championship 2024 draw in FULL
Take a look at the first-round draw for the UK Championship (times may vary):
Saturday, November 23
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-6 Barry Hawkins
- Shaun Murphy 6-5 Zhao Xintong
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Ding Junhui 6-5 Robert Milkins
- Xiao Guodong 4-6 David Gilbert
Sunday, November 24
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Mark Allen 6-4 Jackson Page
- Ali Carter 6-4 Ryan Day
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Mark Selby 4-6 Jack Lisowski
- Si Jiahui 4-6 Wu Yize
Monday, November 25
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Kyren Wilson 6-0 Stephen Maguire
- Chris Wakelin 6-4 Matthew Selt
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Luca Brecel 5-6 Jak Jones
- Gary Wilson 1-6 Michael Holt
Tuesday, November 26
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Judd Trump 6-3 Neil Robertson
- John Higgins 6-0 He Guoqiang
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Mark Williams 5-6 Stuart Bingham
- Zhang Anda 6-3 Lei Peifan
Wednesday, November 27
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Barry Hawkins 6-5 David Gilbert
- Shaun Murphy 6-5 Ding Junhui
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Jack Lisowski 6-4 Ali Carter
- Mark Allen 6-4 Yize Wu
Thursday, November 28
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Judd Trump 6-5 John Higgins
- Zhang Anda 6-5 Stuart Bingham
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Jak Jones 5-6 Michael Holt
- Chris Wakelin 2-6 Kyren Wilson
Friday, November 29
Quarter-finals
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT start)
- Barry Hawkins vs Shaun Murphy
- Judd Trump vs Zhang Anda
Evening Session (7pm GMT start)
- Michael Holt vs Kyren Wilson
- Jack Lisowski vs Mark Allen
