"2026 Players Championship Snooker: Complete Schedule, Results, TV Channel, and FREE Live Stream as Judd Trump Aims for Glory!"
THE Players Championship in Telford sees many of the world’s top players face off in one of snooker’s marquee ranking events. The tournament has the top-16 from...
THE Players Championship in Telford sees many of the world’s top players face off in one of snooker’s marquee ranking events.
The tournament has the top-16 from the one-year rankings compete, but there are some notable names missing.
Kyren Wilson won this tournament last yearCredit: Getty
Judd Trump comes into this tournament as the world No1Credit: Getty
Despite winning this tournament last year after beating 10-9 in a thrilling final, will not be defending his title in Telford after dropping to 22nd in the one-year standings.
, who has fallen out of the top 10, will also not be competing after he failed to confirm his participation by the deadline – meaning his old rival will feature instead.
Trump will return looking to bounce back from his agonising defeat in the final-frame decider last year.
World champion Zhao Xintong sealed his place in Telford after with a win over Zhang Anda in Hong Kong.
The reigning UK champion will also be competing as he looks to add a Players Championship trophy to his long list of honours.
When is the Players Championship 2026?
- The tournament got underway on Tuesday, February 17.
- The final of the tournament will be played on Sunday, February 22.
- It will be played at the Telford International Centre.
What TV channel is the Players Championship 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.
Players Championship 2026 schedule
Tuesday, February 17
From 1pm GMT
- Neil Robertson 1-6 John Higgins
- Wu Yize 3-6 Mark Allen
From 7pm GMT
- Mark Selby 6-3 Jack Lisowski
- Chris Wakelin vs Xiao Guodong
Wednesday, February 18
From 1pm GMT
- Judd Trump vs Zhou Yuelong
- Shaun Murphy vs Zhang Anda
From 7pm GMT
- Mark Williams vs Barry Hawkins
- Zhao Xintong vs Elliott Slessor
Thursday, February 19 – Quarter-finals
- 1pm GMT: match TBC
- 7pm GMT: match TBC
Friday, February 20 – Quarter-finals
- 1pm GMT: match TBC
- 7pm GMT: match TBC
Saturday, February 21 – Semi-finals
- 1pm GMT: match TBC
- 7pm GMT: match TBC
Sunday, February 22 – Final
- 1pm and 7pm: Match TBC
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