Mark Allen isn’t in the Shanghai Masters draw for the second successive season, with the lineup for the 2026 edition mostly confirmed by the World Snooker Tour.
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2026 China Open qualifiers: Full list of results
The final round of qualifying for the 2026 China Open produced plenty of drama as the 16 successful players secured their places at the venue stages.
2026 Wuhan Open qualifiers: Full draw, preview, schedule
The 2026/27 snooker season continues this week with the 2026 Wuhan Open qualifiers taking place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.
China Open snooker qualifiers set for conclusion on Sunday
There are several exciting clashes to look forward to on Sunday as the China Open qualifiers reach their conclusion in Leicester.
Michael Holt compiles first 147 break of the new snooker season
Michael Holt compiled the first 147 break of the 2026/27 snooker season at the China Open qualifiers on Thursday in Leicester.
White compiles century break in season-opening victory over O’Sullivan
Jimmy White began his 47th season as a professional player on the World Snooker Tour with a 6-2 victory over Sean O’Sullivan at the China Open qualifiers.
Snooker rankings: Luca Brecel among players facing a battle for tour survival
The 2026/27 snooker season is only just getting under way, but the battle for tour survival is already beginning to take shape.
Meet the rookie players on the World Snooker Tour for the 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 snooker season is almost upon us, and a fresh crop of rookie players will be hoping to make an immediate impact on the World Snooker Tour.
List of World Snooker Tour players for the 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 season will commence soon and almost all of the players who will compete on the World Snooker Tour this term are now known.
2026 China Open qualifiers: Full draw, preview, schedule
The 2026/27 snooker season launches on Wednesday with the 2026 China Open qualifiers taking place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.