Welsh Open Snooker 2026 prize money, Saturday semi final schedule, trophy, when does John Higgins play?
It’s semi-finals time 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.
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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 came into the tournament on a high after reaching the final of last week’s Players Championship, and yesterday reached the semi finals.
Both the semi final games are being played on a single day on Saturday, February 28.
Here's what’s happening today.
What is the schedule for the Welsh Open snooker on Saturday, February 28?
Here’s when all the semi final games will get underway today.
1pm
- Wu Yize v Barry Hawkins
7pm
- Jack Lisowski v John Higgins
When is John Higgins playing today at the Welsh Open 2026?
Scotland's John Higgins will be playing Jack Lisowski in the semi finals of the Welsh Open 2026 in the second session today, starting at 7pm.
Who will John Higgins play next if he wins today?
Should John Higgins defeat Jack Lisowski he’ll go on to play the winner of the match between Wu Yize and Barry Hawkins in the final.
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 - named after the Welsh snooker legend who won six World Championships between 1970 and 1978.
What is the format of the Welsh Open 2026?
It’s the best-of-seven frames (first to four) until the quarter‑finals, at which stage the games become best-of-nine (first to five).
The semi‑finals will be the best-of-11 (first to six), and the final will be best‑of‑17 (first to nine).
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?
Wu Yize is now the 6/4 favourite to win, followed by John Higgins (12/5) and Jack Lisowski (16/5).
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