Tour Championship Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, full Saturday semi-final schedule, how to watch for free, where is Ronnie O'Sullivan and when is John Higgins playing?
It’s the penultimate day of the tournament which sees the top 12 players in the world battle it out for the trophy and a big prize pot.
First held in Manchester in 2019, the Tour Championship is the penultimate tournament in the snooker season and the third of the Players Series which also includes the World Grand Prix and the Players Championship.
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Involving the top 12 ranked players as at the end of the World Open, last year saw Scotland’s John Higgins defeat Mark Selby 10-8 in the final to take the title.
He’s back this year along with another 11 of the world’s best players - and started his defence with a vintage 10-8 win over old rival Mark Williams in the first round.
He followed that up with a stirring 10-8 win over Mark Selby to book a semi-final place.
He’ll play an in-form Zhao Xintong in the last four, with the winner playing Judd Trump, who beat Neil Robertson 10-4 yesterday
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s play on Saturday, April 4.
When is the Snooker Tour Championship 2026?
The tournament will be played at the Manchester Central from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.
Who is playing today at the Tour Championship 2026?
Here’s the lineup for Friday, April 3 - the first of the semi-final matches.
1pm
- John Higgins v Zhao Xintong (first session)
7pm
- John Higgins v Zhao Xintong (second session)
What is the prize money at the Tour Championship 2026?
There is a total prize pot of £500,000 broken down as follows:
- Winner: £150,000
- Runner-up: £60,000
- Semi-final: £40,000
- Quarter-final: £30,000
- Last 12: £20,000
- Highest break: £10,000
Who has qualified for the Tour Championship 2026?
Here are the 12 highest ranked players who have chosen to take part in the tournament?
- Neil Robertson
- Zhao Xintong
- Mark Selby
- Shaun Murphy
- Judd Trump
- Mark Williams
- Wu Yize
- Barry Hawkins
- Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
- Chris Wakelin
- John Higgin
- Mark Allen
Why is Ronnie O’Sullivan not playing in the Tour Championship 2026?
While Ronnie O’Sullivan qualified courtesy of being ninth in the rankings but, despite his heroics reaching the final of the World Open and recording the highest break in snooker history recently, he has chosen not to take part.
What is the format of the Tour Championship 2026?
The top four ranked players receive a bye straight into the quarter finals where they meet the winners of the first round matches between those ranked 5-12.
All matches in the tournament are the best of 19 frames (first to 10).
What is the schedule for the Tour Championship 2026?
Here’s when the action will be taking place:
- March 30-31: First round matches
- April 1-April 2: Quarter-finals
- April 3-April 4: Semi-finals
- April 5: Final
When is John Higgins playing his semi-final match at the Tour Championship 2026?
Scotland’s John Higgins will play his semi-final against Zhao Xintong on Saturday, April 4, over two sessions starting at 1pm and 7pm.
How can I watch the Tour Championship 2026?
Full coverage of the tournament will be broadcast subscription-free on Channel 5 in the UK.
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