🎱 Snooker fans, get ready for an epic showdown! It’s Judd Trump vs Zhao Xintong in the much-anticipated Tour Championship final, and you can catch all the action LIVE and FREE! Here’s what you need to know:
📍 **Location:** Manchester Central is hosting this prestigious event, turning the historic venue into a dazzling arena.
🕒 **Schedule:** The battle unfolds over a best-of-19 frames format. First session kicks off at 1pm, with the gripping conclusion starting at 7pm. Who will claim the £150,000 prize?
📺 **How to Watch:** Tune in to Channel 5 at 12:30pm for extensive coverage. Prefer streaming? The My5 app has you covered on both iOS and Android – perfect for viewing on the go! Plus, the Channel 5 website offers live streaming for desktop viewers.
🌐 **International Access:** Not in the UK? Don’t worry! WST Play, the official World Snooker Tour service, streams the match worldwide.
📻 **Radio Updates:** BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra keeps you in the loop with live updates, available on the BBC Sounds app.
🎯 **What to Expect:** Trump and Zhao are both bringing their A-game. Trump shut down Neil Robertson 10-4, while Zhao dominated John Higgins 10-1 in the semi-finals. Zhao aims for a ‘clean sweep’ in the Players Series having already scooped two big titles this year!
🤔 **Rivalry Recap:** Their head-to-head is close, with Trump slightly ahead 3-2. Last year’s victory went to Trump in the Champion of Champions, but we can’t forget Zhao’s incredible UK Championship win in 2021.
Don’t miss this high-stakes snooker finale that promises to keep us on the edge of our seats. Who are you backing? 🎉🏆 #SnookerFinal #JuddTrump #ZhaoXintong #TourChampionship2026