THE Players Championship takes place in Telford this week as the top 16 players in the world compete for a huge cash prize.
Judd Trump will be looking to win this tournament for the third time after victories in 2017 and 2020.
Kyren Wilson emerged victorious in last year’s Players Championship after beating Judd Trump 10-9 in the finalCredit: Getty
World champion Zhao Xintong claimed the World Grand Prix title earlier this monthCredit: Getty
Last year’s winner and will not be back in Telford to defend his title after he has fallen to 22nd in the one-year standings.
, who has dropped out of the top 10, will also not be competing this week after he failed to register his participation by the deadline – The Rocket has been replaced by .
Big name stars, Zhao Xintong, Mark Selby, Shaun Murphy, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson will all compete in this week’s huge tournament.
The Players Championship has been moved around the country since its debut on the Tour in 2011, but it has been in Telford since 2024, when Mark Allen defeated Zhang Anda in the final.
How much is the prize money at the Players Championship 2026?
A total prize pot of £500,000 has been confirmed, which is the same as last year’s tournament.
- Winner: £150,000
- Runner-up: £70,000
- Semi-finalists: £35,000
- Quarter-finalists: £20,000
- First round: £15,000
- Highest break: £10,000
- Total: £500,000
What TV channel is the Players Championship 2026 on and can it be live streamed?
- For the first time, the tournament will be broadcast FREE on Channel 5.
- The event will also be streamed live on the 5 app/website.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
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