The 2026 World Open draw has been whittled down to its last eight contenders with the quarter-finals on Friday’s schedule in Yushan.
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How the last 16 looks at the 2026 World Open
The 2026 World Open is down to its last 16 runners with plenty to play for in Yushan as the season’s third-last ranking event nears its climax.
Three former pros earn promotion through Q Tour Play-Offs
Ashley Carty, Ashley Hugill, and Craig Steadman will be back on the World Snooker Tour next season after emerging victoriously at the Q Tour Global Play-Offs in Gandia.
John Higgins reaches monstrous milestone for career matches played
John Higgins will cue up for the 2,000th time in a World Snooker Tour match when he plays at the 2026 World Open on Tuesday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I’ve got to try and attack this now’
Ronnie O’Sullivan spoke candidly about his aspirations of returning to his best form after beating Ross Muir 5-1 on the opening day of the 2026 World Open on Monday.
World Open: 2026 draw, preview, prize money & how to watch
The 16th ranking event of the season is next up on the snooker calendar with the 2026 World Open returning to Yushan in China.
Anton Kazakov wins a second major European amateur title
Anton Kazakov made it a double at the EBSA European Championships by emerging victoriously at the flagship tournament on Saturday in Gandia.
Who will compete for three tour cards in the Q Tour Global Play-Offs?
The Q Tour season will reach its conclusion in Gandia over the next few days with the Global Play-Offs providing three lucrative tickets to the professional circuit.
World Open hit by string of high-profile withdrawals
Snooker from the main tour will return next week with the 2026 World Open, but the lucrative tournament has already suffered from a depleted field.
Anton Kazakov conquers 2026 European Under-21 Championship
Anton Kazakov secured his return to the main tour by triumphing at the 2026 European Under-21 Championship in Gandia on Sunday.