How to watch Northern Ireland Open snooker live stream Alex Higgins Trophy

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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:55 +0000

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Here are the TV channels, broadcasters, live streams and start times for the 2026 Northern Ireland Open snooker in Belfast.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Watch free live stream on Huya (China only) Watch live in UK on TNT Sports / HBO Max Abroad? Use NordVPN to watch your local coverage The 2026 Northern Ireland Open is serving up plenty of drama and not just on the snooker table.

Northern Irish star Mark Allen has made headlines after breaking down during an heart-wrenching TV interview following his first-round defeat to Jordan Brown. The former world No. 1, who suggested he could retire, revealed he had spent 10 weeks receiving mental health treatment. Meanwhile, Ronnie
O'Sullivan and Judd Trump have both suffered shock early exits, leaving defending champion Jack Lisowski, John Higgins, Mark Williams in the race for the race for the Alex Higgins Trophy.

The tournament culminates in the final on Sunday, October 25, with 100,000 awaiting the winner.

Here's how to watch the 2026 Northern Ireland Open live from anywhere... Can
I watch Northern Ireland Open for free?

In China, snooker fans can watch the Northern Ireland Open for free on Huya .

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- Try NordVPN 100% risk-free for 30 days How to watch Northern Ireland Open in UK Snooker fans in the UK can watch the Northern Ireland Open live on TNT Sports and stream the action live on HBO Max (you'll need the 30.99 per month TNT Sports plan).

There's also the option to stream on WST Play (6.99 per month), where subscribers in the UK and Ireland can watch table one live. Can I watch Northern Ireland Open in the US? Snooker fans in the States can watch live with a subscription to WST Play . It costs around $8.50 per month. Watch Northern Ireland Open in the rest of the world Mainland Europe Eurosport and HBO Max China Huya Migu CBSA-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel (pay-per-view) CBSA-WPBSA Academy Douyin Hong Kong China Now Sports Malaysia Astro
Supersport Thailand True Sport Taiwan Sportcast New Zealand Sky Sport/ Sky Go (WST Play also available in New Zealand) Northern Ireland Open 2026 Full Schedule Sunday, October 18 First round Monday, October 19 First round Tuesday, October 20 First round Wednesday, October 21 Second round
Thursday, October 22 Third round Friday, October 23 Quarter-finals
Saturday, October 24 Semi-finals Sunday, October 25 Final (2pm and 7pm UK time) What to know about Northern Ireland Open 2026 Why is Mark Allen going viral on social media?

Snooker star Mark Allen is going viral after breaking down in an emotional TV interview at the 2026 Northern Ireland Open, revealing that he recently spend 10 weeks in a mental health clinic (before checking himself out to play in
the Northern Ireland Open).

The 40-year-old Northern Irish cueist was visibly emotional following his 42 first-round defeat to close friend Jordan Brown on Tuesday, October 20. Speaking to TNT Sports presenter Rachel Casey, Allen admitted he was in a
"bad place" and questioned whether he could continue playing the sport he has loved since childhood.

The interview became particularly emotional when Casey hugged him and offered words of encouragement. Who was Alex Higgins?

Alex Hurricane Higgins was one of snooker's greatest entertainers, renowned for his fiery temperament and mercurial talent on the green baize. Born in Belfast on March 18, 1949, he became world champion at just 22 in 1972,
before winning again in 1982, when he famously called for 'his baby'. His 69-point clearance against Jimmy White in the 1982 semi-final remains one of snooker's best breaks particularly the 'banana' blue, where he whipped the cueball off the cushion and back down to the reds. Higgins also won two Masters titles and the 1983 UK Championship. Despite many personal struggles, he helped transform snooker into a major television sport in the 1980s. He died in Belfast in 2010, aged 61. The 2026 Northern Ireland Open trophy bears his name. His life story is recounted in the unauthorized biography, " The Hurricane: The Turbulent Life and Times of Alex Higgins " by Bill Borrows.
Can I watch Northern Ireland Open snooker on my mobile?

Yes, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up to date with all the action through the World Snooker Tour (WST) official social media channels: @worldsnookertour on Instagram, @WeAreWST on X, the WST Facebook page and the WST TikTok channel . Compare
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