The Snooker Players Championship final is today (2026.2.22), with Zhao Xintong facing Higgins, available on Migu Video and Huya Live.

The final is played as a best-of-19 frames match, divided into two sessions, as shown in the image below.

1. At 9 PM tonight, the first session will consist of eight frames.
2. At 3 AM tomorrow, the second session will determine the winner.

Event Preview

1. Firstly, congratulations to Zhao Xintong for making it to the final in two consecutive ranking tournaments, demonstrating excellent form.
2. In the previous ranking event, the World Grand Prix, Zhao Xintong faced Higgins in the first round, winning 5-3 and eventually claiming the title.
3. In today's Players Championship final, Zhao Xintong meets Higgins again. I personally believe Zhao will win the title because he has reached five finals and won all five, maintaining a 100% success rate in finals. Therefore, Zhao Xintong is sure to win.
4. The detailed statistics for both players are shown in the image below. This season, Zhao Xintong outperforms Higgins in all metrics, especially in scoring century breaks, leading 56 to 18, which indicates Zhao’s superior attacking ability.
5. Do you remember what Rocket O'Sullivan said? He said, "Zhao Xintong, don’t be afraid to face them; actually, they are more afraid to face you." This statement gains more weight over time. So tonight, Zhao Xintong will surely win and make history by winning back-to-back titles this season. What do you think?