Snooker live stream: How to watch China Championship 2018 FREE
SNOOKER is back this week with the China Championship but can you watch the event for free? Express Sport is on hand with all the details.
Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls off sensational shots in snooker match
The China Championship is underway in Guangzhou, about 70 miles north-west of Hong Kong.
The ranking event runs until September 30, with a total prize fund of £725,000.
This year’s winner is set to pocket £150,000 as Luca Brecel bids to defend his title.
Masters finalist Kyren Wilson withdrew from the China Championship last week for personal reasons.
World champion Mark Williams has set up a clash with Ken Doherty at the China Championship by thrashing Rod Lawler 5-0.
China's number one Ding Junhui beat Lee Walker 5-3 and four-time world champion John Higgins came back from 2-0 down to seal a 5-3 victory against Allan Taylor.
Scotland's Stephen Maguire slipped to a 5-2 defeat to fellow countryman Scott Donaldson, while Brecel began the defence of his title by beating Joe O'Connor 5-1.
Fergal O'Brien breezed past Ali Carter 5-1, Neil Robertson won 5-2 against Gerard Greene and Iran's Hossein Vafaei defeated David Gilbert 5-3.
China Championship snooker - How to watch
Live coverage of the snooker is shown on Eurosport in the UK.
Below you can find the TV schedule for today’s play:
6.45am - 11am (ES2)
12pm - 4.15pm (ES2)
7pm — 9pm (ES2)
10pm - 12am (ES2)
Existing customers can also stream the action via the Eurosport player.
Can I watch China Championship snooker for FREE?
A number of betting companies are also broadcasting the China Championship for free on their platforms.
UK betting companies have what is called a ‘watch and bet’ licence which means they can show matches alongside live odds.
Usually, there is no commentary or production and the stream basically consists of a live feed of the action.
Snooker fans wanting to watch these streams must be over the age of 18 and comply with each betting provider’s specific Terms and Conditions.
So, if you already have a betting account, or are thinking of getting one, check with the company to see if you have free access to the China Championship.