UK free-to-air broadcaster 5 has teamed up with sister streamer Pluto TV to offer live simulcast coverage of selected snooker events this spring.
- John Virgo Trophy and World Seniors Champions will stream on Pluto TV in the UK and internationally.
- Coverage will be simulcast in the UK on 5 Action and the 5 streaming app.
Paramount-owned channel 5 and Pluto TV have announced a new simulcast partnership that will bring two major upcoming snooker events – The John Virgo Trophy and the World Seniors Snooker Championship – to audiences in the UK and globally.
John Virgo Trophy coverage
On 11th and 12th April, snooker legends Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams, John Higgins and Stephen Hendry will compete in Ireland for The John Virgo Trophy.
The simulcast arrangement means the full tournament will be shown live on Pluto TV, with viewers in the UK also able to watch every moment on 5 Action or stream on the 5 app.
World Seniors Snooker Championship coverage
On 6th and 10th May, 5 will broadcast the World Seniors Snooker Championship, with Pluto TV streaming the event in the UK and internationally for viewers in the following countries: USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Australia.
This year’s World Seniors Snooker Championship will showcase a star‑studded field including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams, Reanne Evans, Stuart Bingham, Ken Doherty, Jimmy White and Tony Drago. For the first time, 5 will also be offering second table coverage of the event. You’ll be able to switch to the second table on 5’s streaming app.
Corporate Comments
Raphael Pendergast, Director of Sport, 5, commented:
“We’re delighted to be working with Pluto TV, World Seniors and Snooker 900 to bring the biggest names in Snooker to the widest possible audience.”
Olivier Jollet, EVP Head of Pluto TV EMEA & Asia, said:
“Snooker is a cultural cornerstone of the UK, and partnering with 5 allows us to engage with even more fans. At Pluto TV, we’re committed to making culturally relevant sport accessible to everyone with traditional and innovative formats.”
Last year, 5 acquired a package of additional snooker rights, which will see the broadcaster screen further snooker events this year, at the expense of ITV4 and ITVX.
▶ How to access Pluto TV
Pluto TV is available on a variety of connected and smart TV platforms. These currently include:
- Amazon Fire TV,
- Android,
- Chromecast,
- iOS iPhone app,
- LG Smart TVs,
- Playstation,
- Roku,
- Samsung Smart TVs,
- Virgin Media,
- Windows 10 and 11 (through the Microsoft Store),
- Xbox series X / S, Xbox One,
- Internet browser: www.pluto.tv
By: Marc Thornham