Judd Trump vs John Higgins: Rivalry Reignites in Players Championship Semi-Final Live Stream Showdown. Judd Trump renews his rivalry with John Higgins as they lock horns in the Players Championship semi-finals for a second year running.

Judd Trump vs John Higgins: Rivalry Reignites in Players Championship Semi-Final Live Stream Showdown.

 

 

Snooker fans are gearing up for one of the most anticipated semi-final clashes in recent memory as Judd Trump and John Higgins renew their legendary rivalry at the 2026 Players Championship — and this time, they’re meeting for the _second straight year_ in the last four.

The two titans lock horns today (Saturday, Feb 21, 2026) at 13:00 GMT at the Telford International Centre, with live streams already rolling across multiple platforms including U-TV, Sofascore, and major broadcasters like BBC, Sky Sports and ESPN

Their head-to-head saga reads like a thriller novel: over 1,500 matches played, more than 25,000 frames contested, and a win-loss ratio that sees Trump edging ahead slightly in recent years — but Higgins remains the ultimate spoiler. In their latest encounter at the 2025 Players Championship semi-final, Trump edged Higgins 6-4 in a nail-biter that went down to the wire.

Now, with Trump fresh off a title win at the German Masters and Higgins quietly sneaking into the field after Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal, both players are hungry for redemption and glory. Trump, ranked world number one, brings explosive break-building — his century rate sits around 9.7% with 1,098 centuries to his name — while Higgins, approaching 51, counters with veteran cunning, razor-sharp safety play, and a staggering 14.55% century rate totaling 1,036 breaks.

“This isn’t just about winning,” said Trump ahead of the match. “It’s about proving who’s got the mental edge when it matters most.” Higgins, ever the diplomat, responded with trademark humility: “Judd’s in top form. I’ll need every ounce of experience to keep him honest.”

The semi-final format is best-of-11 frames, meaning the first to six wins control. Expect tight safety battles, sudden bursts of brilliance, and possibly a decider — their head-to-head record shows they’ve contested 314 deciders, with Higgins holding a slight edge at 58.94% wins compared to Trump’s 55.41%.

Fans tuning in live will see familiar faces: Higgins, the four-time world champion who qualified as seed 16 after O’Sullivan opted out, has already dispatched Neil Robertson 6-1 and Chris Wakelin to reach this stage ⁵. Trump, meanwhile, steamrolled Zhou Yuelong before whitewashing Mark Williams 6-3 in the quarters — a performance that sent shockwaves through the snooker community.

Broadcast-wise, viewers can catch the action on iTV, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Al Jazeera Sports, Gol TV, Canal+, SportTV, FOX Soccer, Setanta, and ESPN across Europe, Asia, and Africa — plus online via U-TV’s mobile app or Sofascore’s live score page, which updates frames, breaks, and odds in real time ².

For Nigerian fans, check local sports channels or stream via U-TV — data suggests strong uptake of snooker live streams during major events like this one, especially given Trump’s global popularity.

So grab your cue stick (figuratively ), settle in for a tactical thriller, and witness two legends rewrite history — again.