Selby vs Brecel live stream: how to watch the Snooker World Championship final 2023 from anywhere, Brecel leads 10-5

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By Aatif Sulleyman
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Luca Brecel of Belgium plays a shot in the final match against Mark Selby in the 2023 Cazoo World Championship at Crucible Theatre
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Selby vs Brecel live stream

You can watch the 2023 Snooker World Championship final for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Fans can pay to watch a Selby vs Brecel live stream on DAZN in the US and Canada, and on Matchroom Live in Australia. Full information on TV viewing options below. Away from home? Use a VPN to watch a free stream from abroad.

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Dates: Sunday, April 30 - Monday, May 1
Watch free: BBC iPlayer (UK)
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream

Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel preview

The Crucible is on tenterhooks for a Snooker World Championship final that nobody would have predicted. Belgian ace Luca Brecel staged the biggest comeback in Crucible history to beat 20-year-old Chinese sensation Si Jiahui by 17-15 in the semis. He started strong and leads Selby 10-15 going into tonight's final session.

Selby managed to withstand a late fightback from Mark Allen in the semis to complete a predictable win over the Northern Irishman. Selby, aiming to win his fifth Crucible crown, potted a 147 in yesterday's second session and will continue to test every element of Brecel's game in what should be an intriguing clash of styles. 

So, it's Selby, the ultimate 'grinder', versus Brecel, the flamboyant party boy who goes for everything. Can the underdog fend off Selby and score a maiden World Snooker Championship title?

Follow our guide as we explain the ways to get a Selby vs Brecel live stream at the 2023 Snooker World Championship - starting with how to watch Selby vs Brecel for FREE in the UK.

What time is the snooker on TV today?

  • 13:00 BST – Snooker World Championship final (Session 1)
  • 19:00 BST – Snooker World Championship final (Session 2)

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How to watch Selby vs Brecel for FREE: live stream Snooker World Championship final in the UK

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Viewers in the UK can watch Selby vs Brecel for free, with every session of the Snooker World Championship final being shown on BBC Two.

You can also live stream the action on <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer" data-link-merchant="bbc.co.uk"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BBC iPlayer. 

Away from the UK right now? No worries:

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BBC iPlayer is free to use (with a valid TV licence) and works across a wide range of devices including smart TVs, laptops, games consoles, mobile phones, tablets and streaming sticks.

Selby vs Brecel will 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 Selby vs Brecel via Eurosport and Discovery+, with a subscription costing £6.99 per month or £59.99 for the year. 

How to watch Selby vs Brecel from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your home coverage of Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a 2023 Snooker World Championship final live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.

Use a VPN to watch Selby vs Brecel from anywhere

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How to use a VPN to watch Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel

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 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.

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Selby vs Brecel: live stream Snooker World Championship final in China

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Snooker fans based in China can watch the 2023 Snooker World Championship on a range of channels and services, including <a href="http://tv.cctv.com/cctvnews/" data-link-merchant="tv.cctv.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CCTV China, Superstar Online, Youku, Migu, Kuaishou and <a href="https://www.huya.com/" data-link-merchant="huya.com"" data-link-merchant="tv.cctv.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Huya.

Selby vs Brecel 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 <a href="https://go.expressvpn.com/c/4550836/1330033/16063?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fexpressvpn.com%2Fgo%2Ffeatures%2Ffree-trial%3Foffer%3D3monthsfree%26a_fid%3D744" data-link-merchant="expressvpn.com"" data-link-merchant="huya.com"" data-link-merchant="tv.cctv.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">use a VPN to watch the snooker wherever you are.

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How to watch Selby vs Brecel: live stream Snooker World Championship final in Australia

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In Australia, the 2023 Snooker World Championship final is being shown on <a href="https://matchroom.live/subscribe" data-link-merchant="matchroom.live"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matchroom Live. 

Brace yourself for a couple of sleepy nights though, with Selby vs Brecel 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 can sign up for a day pass for $1.99 per day, a week pass for $5.99, or an annual pass for $49.99.

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.

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How to live stream Selby vs Brecel: watch Snooker World Championship final in Canada

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In Canada, streaming service <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/what-is-dazn-price-subscriptions-live-stream" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"">DAZN is the place to watch Selby vs Brecel in the Snooker World Championship final.

And it's a real bargain too - DAZN costs CA$24.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Away from home? No problem.

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DAZN is also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer!

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). 

Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel will 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.

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How to watch Selby vs Brecel: live stream Snooker World Championship final in the US

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DAZN is the place to watch the 2023 Snooker World Championship final in the US too, with Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel 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.

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How to watch Selby vs Brecel: live stream snooker in New Zealand

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Live Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel coverage in New Zealand comes courtesy of <a href="https://www.sky.co.nz/sport" data-link-merchant="sky.co.nz"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages. 

The Snooker World Championship final 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 <a href="https://www.skysportnow.co.nz/" data-link-merchant="skysportnow.co.nz"" data-link-merchant="sky.co.nz"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform - where a pass costs $19.99 per week or $39.99 per month. The monthly package comes with a <a href="https://www.skysportnow.co.nz/" data-link-merchant="skysportnow.co.nz"" data-link-merchant="skysportnow.co.nz"" data-link-merchant="sky.co.nz"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">7-day free trial.

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

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.