Welsh Open Snooker 2026: Prize money, full Wednesday schedule, trophy, draw and when John Higgins plays next
We’re down to the last 32 in Llandudno.
First held in 1992 - when it took over from the Welsh player-only Welsh Professional Championship - the Welsh Open is the longest running ranking snooker tournament after the World Championship and the UK Championship.
This year is the fourth in its new home of Venue Cymru, in Llandudno, with 2025 seeing Mark Selby beat Scotland’s Stephen Maguire 9–6 in the final.
Scottish snooker legend John Higgins comes into the tournament on a high after reaching the final of last week’s Players Championship, and is joined in the competition by fellow Scot Anthony McGill.
It’s now at the last-32 stage, with all 16 games being played on a single day on Wednesday, February 25.
Here's what’s happening today.
What is the schedule for the Welsh Open snooker on Wednesday, February 25?
Here’s when all the last 32 action will get underway today. Scottish players are in bold.
10am
- Xiao Guodong v Jack Lisowski
- Anthony McGill v Jak Jones
1pm
- Jiang Jun v Yuan Sijun
- Dylan Emery v David Grace
- Barry Hawkins v Pang Junxu
- Mark Williams v Martin O'Donnell
3pm (estimated)
- Robbie Williams v Stephen Maguire
- Chang Bingyu v Jackson Page
- Hossein Vafaei v Neil Robertson
- Joe O'Connor v Wu Yize
7pm
- Gary Wilson v Sam Craigie
- Zhang Anda v Liam Pullen
- David Gilbert v Stuart Bingham
- Stan Moody v Zhao Xintong
9pm (estimated)
- Kyren Wilson v Zhou Yuelong
- Bulcsu Revesz v John Higgins
When is John Higgins playing today at the Welsh Open 2026?
Scotland's John Higgins will be playing Hungarian player Bulcsu Revesz in the last-32 in the final session of the day on Wednesday, February 25. It’s estimated he’ll be taking to the table at around 9pm.
Who will John Higgins play next if he wins today?
Should John Higgins defeat Bulcsu Revesz he’ll go on to play the winner of the match between Zhang Anda and Liam Pullen.
What is the prize money at the 2026 Welsh Open?
There's a prize pot of £550,400 up for grabs, broken down as follows:
- Last 96: £1,000
- Last 64: £3,600
- Last 32: £5,400
- Last 16: £9,000
- Quarter-final: £13,200
- Semi-final: £21,000
- Runner-up: £45,000
- Winner: £100,000
- Highest break: £5,000
What trophy does the winner of the Welsh Open 2026 get?
The winner of the Welsh Open recieves the Ray Reardon Trophy - names after the Welsh snooker legend who won six World Championships between 1970 and 1978.
How can I watch the Welsh Open 2026 on television?
The Welsh Open will be broadcast live on the BBC iPlayer and the Red Button. It is also broadcast live on Eurosport and BBC Wales.
Where is Ronnie O'Sullivan?
World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the tournament for medial reasons.
Who is the favourite to win the Welsh Open snooker 2026?
Neil Robertson is the 11/4 for the title followed by Zhao Xintong (11/4), Kyren Wilson (10/3), John Higgins (4/1) and Wu Yize (9/2).
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