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British Open 2026 snooker on TV 2026: How to watch, channel and live stream

Your complete guide to how to watch the British Open 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.

Snooker player Mark Selby, in a black shirt and black waistcoat, looks up with his cue in his hands.

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Published: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 12:00 pm

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The British Open 2026 is about to reach its climax at The Centaur in Cheltenham today (Sunday 6 September).

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2024 champion Mark Selby faces underdog Jak Jones in an intriguing match-up that could be a tight affair.

Selby and Jones overcame Liam Highfield and Judd Trump respectively in the semi-finals on Saturday, with both games ending 6-3.

So who are you backing for the win?

It's been a fantastic week of snooker and the good news for UK fans was they were able to watch the whole tournament for free on its new home on 5.

Make sure you don't miss any of the final with the latest order of play, as Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch the rest of the British Open 2026.

How to watch British Open 2026 on TV and live stream

Coverage of the British Open 2026 will be exclusively shown across 5 and 5 Action.

It is one of several World Snooker Tour events, including the Tour Championship and Players Championship, that the broadcaster now has the live rights for.

Fans can also tune in online on channel5.com or stream the action on the 5 app via a range of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.

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Ned Holmes

Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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