The International Championship final takes centre stage in Nanjing, China, on Saturday, November 7, with Kyren Wilson and John Higgins competing for the title and a top prize of £175,000. The best-of-19-frame contest is split into two sessions, starting at 6am GMT (2pm China time) and resuming at 11:30am GMT (7:30pm China time). The first player to reach 10 frames will lift the trophy.
How the finalists reached Saturday
Wilson secured his place with a 9-6 comeback win over Fan Zhengyi. Higgins, a four-time world champion, was in ruthless form against Chang Bingyu, winning 9-2 to set up the meeting with Wilson. The contrasting semi-final scorelines add intrigue to a final that pits Wilson’s resilience against Higgins’ experience.
Free coverage in China
Snooker fans in China can watch the final without charge on Huya. Additional domestic options include Migu, the CBSA-WPBSA Academy WeChat Channel on a pay-per-view basis, and the CBSA-WPBSA Academy Douyin channel.
UK viewers
In the UK, live coverage is available on TNT Sports. Viewers can also stream the action on HBO Max via Prime, which requires the £30.99 per month TNT Sports plan.
United States
American audiences can follow the final through WST Play, priced at around $8.50 per month.
Other territories
- Mainland Europe: Eurosport and HBO Max
- Hong Kong China: Now Sports
- Malaysia: Astro Supersport
- Thailand: True Sport
- Taiwan: Sportcast
- New Zealand: Sky Sport or Sky Go, with WST Play also available
Watching from outside your home region
For viewers travelling or living abroad who want to access their usual local coverage, a VPN can help. NordVPN is recommended as a way to watch securely over any Wi-Fi network, with current offers including 75% off and three extra months free. Using a VPN to access a service from another country is subject to that service’s terms and conditions, and it should only be used for legal recreational purposes.
Mobile and social updates
Most broadcasters provide streaming through mobile apps or phone browsers, so the final can be followed on the move. For scores, clips and updates, the World Snooker Tour’s official channels are available on Instagram (@worldsnookertour), X (@WeAreWST), Facebook and TikTok.
What is at stake
Beyond the £175,000 winner’s cheque, the final offers Wilson and Higgins the chance to add a prestigious ranking title to their records. Wilson’s semi-final fightback suggests he will be ready for a long match, while Higgins’ emphatic win over Chang indicates he is in strong scoring form. With two sessions and a possible 19 frames, the Nanjing final promises a compelling contest for viewers around the world.
