Three major World Snooker Tour events move to new TV channel

Three major snooker events removed from ITV to new channel

There has been a major TV shake-up ahead of the new snooker season.

Huge boost for snooker fans as free-to-air channel buys rights for first time

A NEW TV deal has ensured three major ranking snooker tournaments will remain on free-to-air TV. The British Open, Players Championship and Tour Championship will all be broadcast live on 5 next season. GettyThree major snooker ranking events are staying on free-to-air TV[/caption] GettyKyren Wilson will defend his Players Championship crown live on 5[/caption] The WST has penned the “pioneering agreement” with the terrestrial channel. It will s…

Three major World Snooker Tour events move to new TV channel

John Higgins won the Tour Championship in style last season (Picture: Getty Images) The Players Championship, Tour Championship and British Open will move to Channel 5 in 2026. The three tournaments have been shown on ITV4 in recent seasons but will change broadcaster next year. The change sees this season’s Players Championship (Feb 16-22) and Tour Championship (Mar 30 – Apr 5) make the switch. The British Open will move to Channel 5 in 2026, b…

ITV loses Snooker to 5

ITV4 will no longer be the home of coverage of World Snooker’s Players Championship and Tour Championship. 5 gains the broadcast rights for both events. 2026 British Open also making the switch from ITV4. Latest in a series of sports acquisitions by 5 as other broadcasters tighten their belts. Two key events on the global World Snooker Tour calendar for 2025-26 – the Players Championship and Tour Championship – will both be televised live by 5 …

World Snooker Tour shifts to Channel 5 with new FTA UK broadcast deal

From 2026, the Tour Championship, Players Championship, and British Open will all be available via the commercial broadcaster.