Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan live stream: how to watch Snooker World Championship final online from anywhere – deciding day
Trump is back to his best, but Ronnie is the coolest man in the room
One more victory away from a record-equalling seventh world championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan has cued off for the final day's play against Judd Trump in the 2022 Snooker World Championship final but the Bristolian is more than living up to his Juddernaut moniker right now. Prepare for some precision cueing. Here's how to watch a Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan live stream wherever you are - including ways to see the 2022 Snooker World Championship final absolutely FREE. The best-of-35 frames tie will be played over four sessions.
Dates: Sunday, May 1 - Monday, May 2 (session times listed below)
Venue: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, UK
FREE snooker live stream: BBC iPlayer (UK)
Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free
This has been a nightmare season for Trump, who was pretty down in the dumps when he entered the tournament. But he's on course to wrap it up with one of the greatest triumphs of his career.
Mark Williams was playing some of the finest snooker of his career and looked a shoo-in for the final, until Trump got his mojo back. It remains mystifying that he's only won the world championship once, but to double that tally he's going to have to overcome arguably the greatest ever.
The Rocket has cut a relaxed figure from the off, and the laid-back approach seems to be helping both his mind and his game. He got here by beating fellow Class of '92 grad John Higgins in a tense encounter, but you never really know what you're going to get from the six-time champion.
Trump and Sullivan have faced off 29 times before, with the younger man edging the head-to-head with 15 victories to 14, though Ronnie has 162 frame to 159. All signs point towards another tight battle, and you can follow our guide as we explain how to watch a Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan live stream at the 2022 Snooker World Championship - starting with how to watch Trump vs O'Sullivan for FREE in the UK.
Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan session times
Local times for the Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan clash are below - for additional times, scroll down to the relevant country section. Play gets underway at 1pm BST on Sunday, May 1.
- Sunday, May 1 at 1pm BST
- Sunday, May 1 at 7pm BST
- Monday, May 2 at 1pm BST
- Monday, May 2 at 7pm BST
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How to watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan for FREE: live stream Snooker World Championship in the UK
Snookers fans in the UK can watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan for FREE! Every session of the Snooker World Championship final is being shown on BBC Two.
Away from the UK right now? No worries:
Use ExpressVPN to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad.
You can live stream the action on BBC iPlayer. It's free to watch with a valid TV licence, and works across a huge array of devices, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, media streaming devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Roku, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Trump vs O'Sullivan is set to be played over four sessions, starting at: 1pm BST on Sunday afternoon; 7pm on Sunday evening; 1pm on Monday evening; and 7pm on Monday evening.
If you're already a subscriber, you can also watch the snooker via Eurosport and Discovery+, with a subscription costing £6.99 per month or £59.99 for the year.
How to live stream Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan from outside your country
We've recommended some of the best places to live stream the Snooker World Championship final below. But might run into a problem trying to access them if you're outside of your country. This is because of something called geo-blocking.
Simply follow our VPN advice below and you'll soon be around that issue with a great bit of software that allows you to relocate your device back to your country of residence - thereby regaining access to all the streaming services and content you normally enjoy at home.
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How to use a VPN to watch Trump vs O'Sullivan
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for BBC iPlayer.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - BBC iPlayer for UK citizens abroad.
How to watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan: live stream Snooker World Championship in Australia
Snooker fans in Australia can live stream Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2022 Snooker World Championship final on Fox Sports, Kayo Sports or Matchroom Live.
Brace yourself for a couple of sleepy nights though, with Trump vs O'Sullivan set to be played over four sessions, starting at: 10pm AEST on Sunday night; 4am on Monday morning; 10pm on Monday night; and 4am on Tuesday morning.
You'll need to have a paid subscription to watch on Fox Sports or via a Foxtel subscription. For a cheaper alternative, you can live stream all the action online through slick streaming platform Kayo.
Newbies can take advantage of a FREE Kayo trial to see if the service is right for them. For those who decide to keep it, Kayo price plans start from a super affordable AUD$25 a month – really good value considering how much premium live sports action it hosts.
Finally, Matchroom Live is currently offering a full tournament pass for just $3.99. Alternatively, you can sign up for a day pass for $0.99, a monthly pass for $4.99 per month, or an annual pass for $44.99.
As well as the snooker, Matchroom Live shows live pool, boxing, darts, golf, and plenty more. The only catch is that its device compatibility is fairly limited. You can watch the snooker on your desktop, laptop or mobile - or Chromecast it to your TV.
Not in Australia? Aussies abroad looking to watch a snooker live stream should find that a good VPN helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.
Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan: live stream Snooker World Championship in China
Snooker fans based in China can watch the 2022 Snooker World Championship final on a range of channels and services, including CCTV China, Superstar Online, Youku, Migu, Kuaishou and Huya.
Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to be played across four sessions, starting at: 8pm CST on Sunday night; 2am on Sunday night/Monday morning; 8pm on Monday night; and 2am on Monday night/Tuesday morning.
If there are any internet-related obstacles in your way or if you want to access your preferred feed from outside of China, you can use a VPN to watch the snooker wherever you are.
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How to live stream Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan: watch Snooker World Championship online in Canada
In Canada, streaming service DAZN is the place to watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Snooker World Championship final.
And it's an absolute bargain - DAZN costs just CAD$20 a month or $150 a year.
DAZN is also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer, and the NFL!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
Trump vs O'Sullivan is set to be played over four sessions, starting at: 8am ET / 5am PT on Sunday morning; 2pm ET / 11am PT later on Sunday; 8am ET / 5am PT on Monday morning; and 2pm ET / 11am PT later on Monday.
How to watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan: live stream Snooker World Championship in the US
DAZN is the place to watch the Snooker World Championship final in the US too, with Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan set to be played over four sessions, starting at: 8am ET / 5am PT on Sunday morning; 2pm ET / 11am PT later on Sunday; 8am ET / 5am PT on Monday morning; and 2pm ET / 11am PT later on Monday.
A subscription costs $19.99 per month or $99.99 for the year, and DAZN offers plenty to watch other than just snooker - boxing, soccer and darts being some of its bigger draws.
If you're abroad right now, you can still tune in just like you would at home with the help of a good VPN.
How to watch Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan: live stream snooker in New Zealand
Live Snooker World Championship coverage in New Zealand comes courtesy of Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages.
Judd Trump vs Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to be played over four sessions, starting at: 12am NZST on Sunday night/Monday morning; 6am on Monday morning; 12am on Monday night/Tuesday morning; and 6am on Tuesday morning.
Subscribers can watch online using the country's Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform - where a pass costs $19.99 per week or $39.99 per month.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.