AN ALL-STAR snooker event is being broadcast live from Reading this week.
Pluto TV is bringing the Snooker 900 Creator Clash to the Crucible Club in Reading, marking the first influencer-led tournament utilizing the Snooker 900 format.
The tournament will welcome four prominent UK content creators are paired with veteran professional snooker players.
The content creators involved include Jack Dean, known as JaackMaate and host of the Happy Hour Podcast, Jack McDermott; the gaming streamer Pieface23; Sara Guzowska, a multi-platform sports creator; and Aaron Hunt, streamer and Chairman of Daisy Hill FC.
They will be paired with professional legends including 12-time World Women’s Snooker Champion Reanne Evans, 1985 World Champion Dennis Taylor, current Seniors British Open Champion Joe Perry, and former World Number 2 Tony Knowles.
The competition is built around the Snooker 900 speed-play format and is divided into two distinct phases.
During the day, the four creators will undergo coaching and mentoring sessions with their respective professional partners.
The evening competition consists of best-of-three semi-finals–if a match reaches a 1-1 tie, a sudden-death blue ball decider will determine the winner.
The two advancing pairs will then compete in a best-of-three final for the trophy.
Olivier Jollet, Head of Pluto TV EMEA and Asia, said: “The Creator Clash is exactly what free streaming should deliver: world‑class sport, authentic personalities and zero paywalls. With Snooker 900, we’re creating a new, exclusive destination for snooker fans while introducing this iconic sport to entirely new audiences.
“By pairing snooker legends with creators who genuinely love the game, Pluto TV is proving its ability to deliver original, culturally relevant moments that expand the reach of the sport and redefine what free streaming can be.”
Jason Francis, founder of Snooker 900, said: “Snooker 900 is about reimagining what snooker can be.
“Faster, more engaging, and built for a new generation of fans. The Creator Clash is a big part of that vision.
“Seeing the creators trained and assisted by some of the sport’s greatest players adds a whole new layer; it’s competitive, but it’s also unpredictable, fun, and full of personality–that’s exactly what this format is all about.”
The event is scheduled to begin streaming live for free on the Pluto TV platform at 7pm on Wednesday, April 15.
