The final day of the second round at the 2026 World Snooker Championship has arrived today, Monday, April 27, 2026, and all eyes are on the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
The headline act is the conclusion of the 30-year rivalry between Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan and John Higgins.O'Sullivan enters the final session with a 9-7 lead, but Higgins showed vintage grit by winning the final three frames of Sunday evening to keep his hopes of a fifth world title alive. With four quarter-final spots still up for grabs, today promises a masterclass in tactical drama.
World Snooker Championship: Monday, April 27 Schedule
| Session | Time (BST) | Match | Status |
| Afternoon | 1:00 PM | John Higgins (5) vs Ronnie O'Sullivan (12) | Final Session (O'Sullivan leads 9-7) |
| Afternoon | 1:00 PM | Mark Selby (7) vs Wu Yize (10) | Final Session (Level 4-4) |
| Evening | 7:00 PM | Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump (2) | Final Session (Trump leads 9-7) |
| Evening | 7:00 PM | Chris Wakelin (13) vs Neil Robertson (4) | Final Session (Robertson leads 10-6) |
O'Sullivan vs Higgins: A Tense Finish For The 'Class of 92'
Ronnie O'Sullivan appeared to be cruising toward a session-to-spare victory on Sunday when he powered into a 9-4 lead.However, the "Wizard of Wishaw," John Higgins, staged a trademark comeback, capitalising on a frustrated O'Sullivan-who was seen thumping the table after a missed red in the 16th frame.
Higgins took three frames on the bounce to reduce the deficit to just two.For O'Sullivan, an eighth world title to eclipse Stephen Hendry's modern-era record is the goal; for Higgins, a win here would be one of his greatest Crucible escapes.
Where To Watch: Live Broadcast Details
UK: Live coverage across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, and the BBC Red Button. Digital streaming is available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Europe & UK:TNT Sports and Eurosport will provide comprehensive coverage of every session.
China: Fans can tune in to CCTV5 and local digital platforms.
Rest of World: Matchroom. live (where available).