Northern Ireland Open: How to watch? What's the schedule? Are Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump playing?

From the UK, to China, and back to the UK - the biggest snooker stars are here, there and everywhere as the season continues to roar on, with Belfast the next stop for the Northern Ireland Open, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. It is the second of the four-legged Home Nations series. Will Kyren Wilson retain his title in the Northern Irish capital? Will Ronnie O'Sullivan make an appearance?

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The Northern Ireland Open 2025 is set to get underway at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, as the world's best meet for the second Home Nations series tournament of the season.

Mark Williams, fresh from his landmark victory in Xi'an to become the oldest ranking event winner of all time at 50 years old, is straight back into the thick of it as he bids for his second Northern Ireland Open title.

Judd Trump claimed the trophy in 2023 but lost his crown to Kyren Wilson, who defeated 'The Ace in the Pack' 9-3 in last year's final.

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The pair return to Belfast for another go, as Trump - who won the tournament for three successive years between 2018 and 2020 - searches for a record-extending fifth title.

Here are all the details on how to watch the 2025 Northern Ireland Open on TNT Sports and discovery+.

When is the Northern Ireland Open?

The 2025 Northern Ireland Open will begin on Sunday, October 19, with the final scheduled for Sunday, October 26.

How to watch and stream the Northern Ireland Open

You can watch every day of the 2025 Northern Ireland Open live on TNT Sports and on-demand on discovery+.

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Who is playing in the Northern Ireland Open?

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is not among the 64 names battling it out for the £100,000 jackpot, after he was defeated by Gary Wilson at the Xi'an Grand Prix quarter-finals.

Local hero and home favourite Mark Allen gets his campaign underway against Robert Milkins, with all eyes on a third title after claiming the trophy in 2021 and 2022.

Wilson gets his title defence underway against Oliver Lines, while the most successful player in the tournament's history, Trump, plays Anthony McGill in round one.

World No. 3 Neil Robertson begins his campaign against David Grace, while John Higgins begins his journey against Louis Heathcote.

Other players involved in the top 10 include Masters and British Open champion Shaun Murphy, as well as Mark Selby, while Ding Junhui is not involved.