The early stages of the 2026 World Open take place this week with a single qualifying round at the Barnsley Metrodome.
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The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the professional, amateur, women’s, and seniors tours.
Bai Yulu dominance ends with Ng On Yee victorious in Belgium
Ng On Yee ended an 11-month wait for ranking silverware after defeating Mink Nutcharut 4-2 to lift the Belgian Women’s Open title in Bruges on Sunday.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 World Grand Prix
Zhao Xintong is up to number seven on the official world snooker rankings list after his victory at the 2026 World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.
Championship League Snooker Winners’ Group: Who is challenging for the 2026 title?
The 2026 invitational version of Championship League Snooker will conclude this week with seven players vying for success in Leicester.
Wonderful Zhao Xintong wins 2026 World Grand Prix
Zhao Xintong hit top form to beat Zhang Anda 10-6 in the 2026 World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong on Sunday.
2026 World Grand Prix final: Zhao Xintong vs Zhang Anda
Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda will play for the £180,000 when they contest the 2026 World Grand Prix final on Sunday in Hong Kong.
Marco Fu fires Hong Kong 147 break against Stephen Hendry
Marco Fu rolled back the years with a classy 147 break against Stephen Hendry in an exhibition match at the World Grand Prix on Saturday.
World Grand Prix: semi-finals draw, preview & schedule
The World Grand Prix semi-finals take place on Saturday at the Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong with four Chinese players still involved.
Record number of Chinese players in World Grand Prix quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2026 World Grand Prix take place on Friday with a record six Chinese players among the last eight involved.
John Virgo tributes: What Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, and others said
The snooker world continues to mourn after the sad news yesterday of the passing of John Virgo at the age of 79.