Tuesday at the International Championship Snooker 2026: Fourth round schedule, prize money, how to watch - when is John Higgins playing Mark Williams?

We’ve now reached the fourth round of the eighth ranking event of the 2026/27 snooker season, with the International Championship now into its fourth day.

John Higgins has a huge match against old rival Mark Williams. | Getty Images

First staged in 2012 in the Chinese city of Chengu, since 2024 it has been held in Nanjing, in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, and this year marks the 12th edition.

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Last year saw local hero Wu Yize lift the trophy after being Scotland’s John Higgins 10-6 in the final.

Both are back this year, although Yize is currently battling Stephen Maguire in a tense thrid round tussle, along with a who’s who of the snooker world, although Ronnie O’Sullivan has chosen not to play.

If Maguire wins he’ll join fellow Scot John Higgins in the fourth round, but sadly their fellow countryman Ross Muir is out.

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening the tournament on Tuesday, November 3.

When is the International Championship being held?

The tournament will take place from Saturday, October 31, to Sunday, November 8.

Where is the International Championship snooker being held?

The tournament is hosted by the South New City National Fitness Center (SNCNFC) in Nanjing, China.

What is the prize money at the International Championship?

There is £825,000 up for grabs, distributed as follows:

• Winner: £175,000
• Runner-up: £75,000
• Semi-final: £33,000
• Quarter-final: £22,000
• Last 16: £14,000
• Last 32: £9,000
• Last 64: £5,000
• Highest break: £5,000

What is the format of the International Championship snooker?

Matches are the best of 11 frames (first to six) until the semi‑finals which are the best of 17 frames (first to nine) and the final which is the best of 19 frames (first to 10).

Qualifying took place in Leicester on September 17-19. A number of qualifying matches feturing Chinese players and wildcards were held over to the main competition in China.

What is the Tuesday order of play at the International Championship snooker?

Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday, November 3. All are last-16 matches.

6am start

• Oliver Lines [52] v Kyren Wilson [8]
• Si Jiahui [17] v Hossein Vafaei [28]
• Yuan Sijun [34] v Chang Bingyu [22]
• Aaron Hill [38] v Sam Craigie / Zhao Xintong

11.30am start

• Wu Yize / Maguire v Ding Junhui [15]
• Fan Zhengyi [53] v Liam Davies [90]
• Wang Xinbo [105] v Marco Fu [70]
• Mark J Williams [9] v John Higgins [6]

When is John Higgins playing in the International Championship?

Scotland’s John Higgins will be taking on old rival Mark Williams in the 11.30am session on Tuesday, November 3.

How can I watch the Northern Ireland Open?

There will be live coverage of the Northern Ireland Open on TNT Sports which UK viewers can stream through Discovery+.

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