How to watch Snooker 900 John Virgo online (it's free) O'Sullivan v Higgins

Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan takes a shot, with red, yellow, green, brown and blue balls visible — (Image credit: Getty Images / Tai Chengzhe / VCG)

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O'Sullivan vs Higgins starts 2pm BST / 9am ET

You can watch the 2026 Snooker 900 John Virgo live on Channel 5, streaming for free, on Sunday, April 12. The free stream includes the O'Sullivan vs Higgins finale of the snooker memorial at Goffs in Ireland.

Both men will be playing in tribute to Virgo who passed away on Feb 4. Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Snooker 900 John Virgo final on Channel 5 (it's free)...

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Channel 5 is only showing Snooker 900 John Virgo for free to fans in UK.

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John Higgins plays a shot during the Tour Championship snooker. — (Image credit: Tai Chengzhe/VCG via Getty Images)

What is Snooker 900? What are the John Virgo Trophy rules?

Snooker 900 (also called Snooker Shoot Out–style timed snooker) is a fast-paced, TV-friendly version of traditional snooker designed to fit a match into about 15 minutes (900 seconds).

⏱️ Core Concept:

Each match lasts exactly 15 minutes (900 seconds)

The player with the highest score when time expires wins

If tied → sudden-death blue ball shootout

🎱 Key Rules & Differences:

Early in match: 15 seconds per shot

Final 5 minutes: 10 seconds per shot

Players must act quickly or concede a foul

⚡ Frame Format:

Single frame only (no best-of format)

No resetting—everything happens in one continuous timed game

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