{"id":453770,"date":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/453770\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","slug":"what-time-and-tv-channel-is-ronnie-osullivan-vs-john-higgins-in-the-world-snooker-championship-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/453770\/","title":{"rendered":"What time and TV channel is Ronnie O’Sullivan vs John Higgins in the World Snooker Championship today?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snooker action at the Crucible.\"Ronnie<\/p>\n

Ronnie O’Sullivan of England reacts in the first round match against He Guoqiang of China.(Image: Photo by Tai Chengzhe\/VCG via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan and John Higgins meet in the World Snooker Championship as both players look to book their spot in the next round.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the first time the duo have played in Sheffield since 2022 where O\u2019Sullivan went on to win his seventh with a final victory over Judd Trump.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Sullivan, who has rediscovered form in recent weeks, kicked off his pursuit of a record eighth world title with a commanding 10-2 victory over Crucible debutant He Guoqiang.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s long-time rival John Higgins, overcame Ali Carter in the opening round, fuelling hopes he could secure a remarkable fifth world title.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the match.<\/p>\n

What time does the action start?<\/p>\n

Play begins today at 7pm, with the second round on Sunday at the same time and Monday at 1pm.<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/p>\n

The Crucible in Sheffield.<\/p>\n

Can you watch the match on TV?<\/p>\n

All World Championship action can be watch on the BBC, whether that\u2019s BBC One, Two, Three or on the BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n

Betting odds<\/p>\n

John Higgins 13\/8<\/p>\n

Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan 1\/2<\/p>\n

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