Watch the Northern Ireland Open: David Hendon and Neal Foulds commentate, live via Rachel Casey

The Northern Ireland Open takes place on Saturday 19 October 2026, when John Higgins goes head to head with Liam Highfield. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:30 UK time, with broadcasts carried across HBO Max Europe and TNT Sports 4 HD in the United Kingdom.

For those tuning in, both channels are on hand to deliver the action, while the world feed offers a reliable global alternative for players and pundits alike who may be elsewhere on the continent.

Who is commentating

The main commentary comes from David Hendon, a broadcaster and journalist well known as a snooker commentator for Eurosport. Writing history records that four plays have been staged around him, a nod to his broader career as a man of the theatre as well as the matchroom. As ever, he leads the play-by-play from the Eurosport matchroom.

He is joined by the co-commentator Neal Foulds, an English professional born on 13 July 1963. Neal Foulds is a six-time tournament winner, having topped the scales at events including the 1986 International Open. He is widely respected in the game for his consistency and is a fixture at many of the season's biggest matches.

Reporting live from the floor is Rachel Casey, who keeps the audience informed of developments as the match runs.

Where to watch

The main broadcast is carried across HBO Max Europe and TNT Sports 4 HD (UK). Players who prefer a global feed can turn to the world feed, which mirrors the action for viewers anywhere.

More details on this match, including commentary and broadcasting information, are available at the ICDb entry for John Higgins v Liam Highfield, and background on the co-commentator can be found on the Wikipedia page for Neal Foulds.

Article generated: 19 October 2026, 21:31 GMT