Just two players are left in the running at the Tour Championship, as the finals begins on Sunday (5 April).

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Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled out ahead of the tournament but the rest of the sport's big names have been battling it out in the North West as they compete for the winner's share of the £500k prize fund and the last title ahead of the World Championship.

Zhao Xintong thrashed John Higgins in Saturday's semi-finals to set up a battle with world number one Judd Trump, who beat Neil Robertson on Friday.

With every match a best-of-19 frames format, fans are in for some fantastic contests, and there is extensive free-to-watch coverage throughout the tournament.

Radio Times brings you the daily order of play and full schedule for the Tour Championship 2026.

Tour Championship 2026 order of play today

Sunday 5 April

Final (Best of 19 frames)

From 1pm

  • 1st session: Judd Trump [5] v Zhao Xintong [2]

From 7pm

  • 2nd session: Judd Trump [5] v Zhao Xintong [2]
Snooker player John Higgins, in a black shirt and waistcoat, smiles and holds the Tour Championship trophy with confetti falling.
2025 winner John Higgins. (Photo by Tai Chengzhe/VCG via Getty Images)

Tour Championship 2026 schedule

  • Round 1: Monday 30 – Tuesday 31 March
  • Quarter-finals: Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 April
  • Semi-finals: Friday 3 – Saturday 4 April
  • Final: Sunday 5 April

How to watch Tour Championship 2026 on TV and live stream

The Tour Championship 2026 starts on Monday 30 March and runs until the final on Sunday 5 April, with live TV coverage on 5.

Fans can tune in to watch live coverage daily from 12:30pm on 5 throughout the tournament. On weekdays, coverage moves to 5Action at 8pm but for the semi-finals and final, coverage will remain on 5 for the evening session.

There will also be coverage from the second table on the first four days of the tournament, which will be shown on a dedicated Tour Championship channel.

Viewers can tune in to watch 5's coverage online and on a range of platforms, including mobile, laptop, and tablet.

The broadcaster has taken over from ITV, which means coverage of the WST event remains on free-to-air TV.

Tour Championship 2026 prize fund

  • Winner: £150,000
  • Runner-up: £60,000
  • Semi-final: £40,000
  • Quarter-final: £30,000
  • Last 12: £20,000
  • Highest break: £10,000
  • Total: £500,000
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