The Snooker Welsh Open round of 16 matches take place today (2026.2.26) with competitors including Zhao Xintong, Wu Yize, Mark Williams, Neil Robertson, and Higgins, broadcast on CCTV-5, Migu Video, and Huya Live.

Today there will be eight matches in the round of 16, played in a best-of-seven frames format; the detailed schedule is shown in the image below.

Broadcast schedules for CCTV-5, Migu Video, and Huya Live are provided in the image below.

1. Huya Live will provide free live coverage of all eight matches.
2. Migu Video will stream all eight matches live, though some may require membership or payment.
3. CCTV-5 will begin live coverage from 10:35 PM tonight.Based on the timing, it is highly likely that the live broadcast will feature either Mark Williams vs. Barry Hawkins or Wu Yize vs. Grace. Everyone is welcome to watch.

Event Preview

1. Among the last 16 players at the Welsh Open, five are from China, which is impressive. The prize for reaching this stage is £9,600. The champion’s prize is £100,000. We look forward to a national player winning the title, with Zhao Xintong or Zhou Yuelong being the favorites. If Zhao Xintong wins, he will rise to fourth in the rankings and achieve a rare three consecutive titles, further enhancing his dominance. If Zhou Yuelong wins, not only will he fulfill his dream of winning a championship, but his confidence will also increase significantly, as he has lost in four finals before. Unlike Zhao Xintong, who has a 100% winning record in finals.
2. Among the eight matches featuring Chinese players today, five are in action. The goal is to secure at least three wins, aiming for four or even five. Zhao Xintong, Wu Yize, and Zhou Yuelong are the core players and are expected to advance under normal circumstances. Jiang Jun faces Robbie Williams; if Jiang plays like he did against Selby, he can win. Zhang Anda will face Higgins, and his chances are slim. However, Zhang is known for his endurance, so if he plays slowly to wear down Higgins’ stamina, he might have a chance to win.
3. Matches involving Zhao Xintong, Zhou Yuelong, and Higgins are scheduled between 3 and 4 AM Beijing time. Will everyone stay up all night to watch? Can your stamina handle it? Or will you just catch the news reports in the morning?