Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump – the 2022 World Snooker Championship final we've all been dreaming of – is finely balanced. After taking a lead on the first day, O'Sullivan has let Trump back in. Will it be a seventh title for The Rocket, or a second for Judd Trump? UK fans can watch all four sessions free on BBC iPlayer. Away home? Make sure you know how to watch a Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump free live stream from wherever you are. (opens in new tab)
Date: 1st - 2nd May 2022
Start times: 1pm & 7pm BST
Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
FREE stream: BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab) (UK)
Watch the snooker final from where you are with ExpressVPN (opens in new tab)
US stream: DAZN (opens in new tab) ($20/month)
The World Championship, now in its 46th year, is the jewel in snooker's crown. This year's tournament delivered an 11th maximum break and plenty of shocks, including China's Yan Bingtao knocking out reigning champion Mark Selby.
The Chinese Tiger didn't make it much further, though, and left the semi-finals to Judd Trump and 'The Class of 92' – Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark J. Williams. Trump's semi-final with Williams was one of the best ever at the Crucible, leading to an incredible winner-takes-all final frame with tension as thick as the marble in a church. Meanwhile O'Sullivan blew away matchplay grinder John Higgins.
So, it's The Rocket vs The Ace In The Pack in a four-session, best-of-35 World Snooker final. Trump, a cue-sports prodigy who made a 147 maximum break aged 14, will be looking to add to his 2019 world title, while experienced campaigner O'Sullivan is targeting a record-equalling seventh world title.
The third session starts at 1pm BST on Monday. The crucial final session gets underway at 7pm, 2nd May. UK snooker fans can watch all four sessions free on BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab). Read on to find out how to watch a free 2022 Masters live stream from where you are.
Watch a free O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump live stream
In the UK, BBC iPlayer will stream every session of O'Sullivan vs Trump FREE of charge.
Simply sign up for a BBC account with an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. W1A 1AA).
Of course, BBC iPlayer is ONLY available within the UK (and with a valid TV licence).
Outside the UK? Simply use a VPN (opens in new tab) to access BBC iPlayer from abroad. It's easy – follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Watch O'Sullivan vs Trump from abroad using a VPN
Even if you have subscribed to the relevant World Snooker Championship rights holders, you won't be able to use them when outside your own country. The service will know your location based on your IP address, and will automatically block your access.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you get around this obstacle. A VPN creates a private connection between your device and the internet – and saves you money! What's not to love?
(opens in new tab)How to use a VPN to watch O'Sullivan vs Trump
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the snooker, you may wish to choose 'London' for BBC iPlayer.
3. Then head over to BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab) on your browser or device and enjoy the free O'Sullivan vs Trump live stream. Simple!
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Watch an O'Sullivan vs Trump live stream in Europe
Eurosport holds the rights to stream the 2022 World Snooker Championship final across Europe. You can watch the coverage through the Eurosport Player (opens in new tab) for €6 a month.
Don't forget: UK snookers fans can watch free coverage of O'Sullivan vs Trump on BBC iPlayer. UK nationals with a TV licence can BBC iPlayer from abroad using a VPN (opens in new tab).
Watch an O'Sullivan vs Trump live stream in the US
DAZN has the rights to stream the 2022 World Snooker Championship final in the USA, Canada and Brazil. DAZN is available online, through your browser, and via the DAZN app.
Subscription to DAZN (opens in new tab) costs $19.99 a month / $99.99 a year.
Don't forget: if you're a UK national, it's cheaper to access the free live stream on the BBC (opens in new tab) instead, by using a VPN (opens in new tab).
Watch an O'Sullivan vs Trump live stream in China
China-based snooker fans can catch the 2022 World Snooker Championship final on CCTV-5.
Watch an O'Sullivan vs Trump live stream in Australia
Snookers fans in Australia can stream the 2022 World Snooker Championship final on Matchroom Live (opens in new tab).
Subscription costs from AU$0.99 a day or AU$4.99 per month.
2022 World Snooker Championship final TV schedule
All times GMT
Sunday 1st June 2022:
Final (best of 35)
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-23:00 - BBC Two/BBC iPlayer
Monday 2nd June 2022:
Final (best of 35)
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-23:00 - BBC Two/BBC iPlayer
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