Ronnie O’Sullivan Bows Out in Opening Round of UK Championship Snooker 2024: Full Schedule and Results

November 29, 2024 affluencer

The UK Championship has officially begun, showcasing some of the top talents in the sport competing in York.

Last year, Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed an incredible eighth title by overcoming Ding Junhui 10-7 in an exciting final.

Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrated his eighth UK Championship title last year — Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrated his eighth UK Championship title last yearCredit: Getty

Unfortunately for the Rocket, he won’t be able to defend his title after being knocked out in the first round, losing to Barry Hawkins on Saturday evening.

The UK Championship signifies the start of the World Snooker Tour’s prestigious Triple Crown events.

Numerous top athletes will compete for a share of the impressive £1.2 million prize fund up for grabs.

SunSport offers all the information you need about this year’s UK Championship.

When does the UK Championship 2024 begin?

The UK Championship 2024 starts on Saturday, November 23rd.
The tournament will run until Sunday, December 1.
This year’s event takes place at York Barbican.

Which TV channel will show the UK Championship, and is there a live stream available?

The UK Championship will be broadcast LIVE on Eurosport and various BBC channels during the tournament.
You can stream all the action live via discovery+ or BBC iPlayer.
You can also follow SunSport’s live blog for real-time updates from this iconic event.

Complete schedule for the UK Championship 2024

Here’s the full schedule for the UK Championship:

Round one (last-32) – November 23-26
Round two (last-16) – November 27-28
Quarter-finals – November 29
Semi-finals – November 30
Final – December 1

UK Championship 2024 draw in FULL

Take a look at the draw for the first round of the UK Championship (times may vary):