Who is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing next? World Snooker Championship 2023 opponent, date, time - how to watch on TV

The biggest competition in snooker is well and truly underway as fans turn their attention to the World Snooker Championship 2023 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Widely regarded as one of the best to pick up a queue, Ronnie O’Sullivan is on the hunt to defend his title and has now made his way to the quarter final.

For the 47th consecutive year, the tournament has brought 32 players together as they vye for a total prize fund of £2.4 million with the winner taking home a lump sum of £500,000. It kicked off on 15 April and will come to a close with the final on 1 May.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is one of the sport’s main box-office attractions because of his larger-than-life personality and unique brand of play. The Englishman is incredibly accomplished, holding the record for the most ranking titles with 38 which includes seven World Snooker Championships and seven UK Championships.

The Rocket overcame Pang Junxu in a fairly comfortable victory to kickstart his title defence. The 47-year-old then sealed a dominant 13-13-2 success over fierce rival Hossein Vafaei which included a controversial break from the Iranian - but has since been knocked out of the competition by Luca Brecel.

Who does Ronnie O’Sullivan have next at the World Snooker Championship 2023 and when does he play? Here is everything you need to know.

When is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing next at the World Snooker Championship 2023?

Ronnie O’Sullivan no longer is in the competition after he lost in the quarter final of the World Snooker Championship 2023 to Belgium's snooker sensation Luca Brecel (10 seed).

Ronnie O’Sullivan World Snooker Championship 2023 results and live score

• Round One: (1) Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 Pang Junxu (33)
• Round Two: (1) Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-2 Hossein Vafaei (21)
• Quarter Final: (1) Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-13 Luca Brecel (10)

How to watch Ronnie O’Sullivan at the World Snooker Championship 2023

Coverage of the World Snooker Championship 2023 will be streamed across BBC and Eurosport platforms. Traditional homes include BBC Two, but the competition will also be broadcast through BBC One, BBC Four and BBC Red Button.

To stream The Rocket while you are out and about, it will also be available through BBC iPlayer. You can also catch up with games on-demand if you ever miss one.

Eurosport also provides extensive coverage of the World Snooker Championship. You can sign up for the Discovery+ package which includes all entertainment for £59.99 a year, while there is also a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.