Welsh Open Snooker 2026 Today: Prize money, full Thursday schedule, trophy, draw and when John Higgins plays next

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.

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Scottish snooker legend John Higgins comes into the tournament on a high after reaching the final of last week’s Players Championship, and yesterday won a last frame decider to reach the last 16.

All eight of the last 16 games are being played on a single day on Thursday, February 26.

Here's what’s happening today.

What is the schedule for the Welsh Open snooker on Thursday, February 26?

Here’s when all the last 16 action will get underway today. Scottish players are in bold.

1pm

• Mark Williamsv Barry Hawkins
• Jun Jiang v Robbie Williams

3pm

• Jak Jones v Neil Robertson
• Wu Yize v David Grace

7pm

• Jackson Page v Jack Lisowski
• Zhang Anda v John Higgins

9pm

• Stuart Bingham v Zhao Xintong
• Zhou Yuelong v Sam Craigie

When is John Higgins playing today at the Welsh Open 2026?

Scotland's John Higgins will be playing Chinese player Zhang Anda in the last-16 in the penultimate session of the day on Thursday, February 26. The match will start at 7pm..

Who will John Higgins play next if he wins today?

Should John Higgins defeat Zhang Anda he’ll go on to play the winner of the match between Zhou Yuelong and Sam Craigie.

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.

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 favourite for the title followed by Zhao Xintong (11/4), John Higgins (4/1) and Wu Yize (9/2).

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