Snooker today: What time it's on, schedule and how to watch the World Grand Prix

The road to the World Snooker Championship 2026 continues this week
Cameron Frew
By Cameron Frew

The World Grand Prix 2026 starts today, with snooker fans in the UK facing an early start – so make sure you know exactly what time it starts and how to watch all of the action.

It’s been a dramatic week in snooker. After pulling out of the Masters, Ronnie O’Sullivan returned… but he was knocked out of the German Masters by his old rival, Ali Carter.

Sadly, the Captain didn’t land a place in the final, either. It came down to Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy, with the Ace in the Pack beating the Magician 10-4.

The World Snooker Championship is closing in. But, first, we need to get through the World Grand Prix.

Judd Trump shaking Shaun Murphy's hand at the German Masters
Judd Trump is this year’s German Masters winner (Credit: TNT Sports)

What time is the snooker on today?

Coverage from the World Grand Prix 2026 begins at 5am UK time on Tuesday, February 3. Further matches are scheduled for 11:30am.

Why is it so early, you’re probably asking if you’re in the UK? The tournament is being held at the Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong, which is eight hours ahead.

How to watch the World Grand Prix 2026

For snooker fans in the UK, the World Grand Prix 2026 will be exclusively available via TNT Sports and Discovery+.

TNT Sports (which replaced BT Sports in 2023) is available on Discovery+, but you can also watch it via Amazon, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

It’ll cost you £30.99 per month if you buy a subscription through Amazon Prime or Discovery+. Contracts via BT, EE, and Sky start at £23 per month.

If you’re a Sky subscriber, it’ll be available to watch via channel 410.

World Grand Prix schedule and order of play for February 3

5am (UK time)

  • Xiao Guodong v Kyren Wilson
  • Mark Selby v Aaron Hill
  • Elliot Slessor v Stuart Bingham
  • Zhou Yuelong v Stephen Maguire

11:30am (UK time)

  • Barry Hawkins v Ding Junhui
  • Mark Williams v Zhang Anda
  • Wu Yize v Anthony McGill
  • Jack Lisowski v Chang Bingyu

All of today’s matches will be played over the best of nine frames.

When is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing?

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to face off against Joe O’Connor on Wednesday, February 4.

His match is scheduled for 5am, so you’ll either need to get up early or catch up later in the day.

O’Sullivan has vowed to bounce back. “Hey friends. Listen, Hong Kong, I’m back,” he told his followers on X.

“Many of you have asked when I’d come back, and now here’s the answer: the Hong Kong Grand Prix, and I’ll see you at the venue.

“I’ve always loved the lights here and the passion of the snooker fans, so get ready to cheer. I’ll bring my cue, and my best form. Let’s create some more special moments, and I’ll see you in Hong Kong. Be there, or be square.”

World Grand Prix 2026 prize money

The winner of the World Grand Prix 2026 will win £180,000. This comes from a total fund of £700,000, with the runner-up receiving £80,000 in prize money.

Semi-finalists will receive £35,000, quarter-finalists get £20,000, the last 16 get £15,000, and the last 32 get £10,000. The player with the highest break can also win an extra £10,000.

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The World Grand Prix will air on TNT Sports until the final on February 8.