World Open Snooker 2026 Sunday: Prize money, today's final schedule, how to watch, odds - as Ronnie O'Sullivan looks to follow up highest break in history with title win
It’s the final day of play in China - can The Rocket do it?
Taking place under a number of names over the years, with different venues and formats, the World Open snooker championship was originally established as the Professional Players Tournament in 1982.
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Later known as the Grand Prix and the LG Cup, it became the World Open in 2010.
Since 2016 it has been held in the Chinese city of Yushan, with former champions including Mark Williams, Ali Carter, Ding Junhui and Judd Trump.
And last year saw Scotland’s John Higgins lift the trophy after defeating Joe O'Connor 10–6 in the final - becoming the second oldest winner of a ranking event in history (after Ray Reardon).
He returned to defend his title but was knocked out in the second round by England’s Stan Moody.
But the field still includes Ronnie O’Sullivan - with the Rocket lighting up the tournament following a forgettable season where he’s missed a string of tournaments.
He eased past Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals where he whitewashed Ryan Day to reach the final four, including a 153 total clearance - the highest break ever recorded in the sport’s history.
His semi-final match against Yu Wize then went the distance, with O’Sullivan winning a tense final frame decider to set up a final againt Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh who beat favourite Judd Trump in the other semi.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today - Satuday, March 22.
When is the 2026 World Open snooker?
The tournament takes place from March 16-22 at the Yushan Sport Centre in Yushan, China.
How much does the World Open 2026 champion win?
There's a prize pot of £825,000 up for grabs, broken down as follows:
- Last 64: £5,000
- Last 32: £9,000
- Last 16: £14,000
- Quarter-final: £22,000
- Semi-final: £33,000
- Runner-up: £75,000
- Winner: £175,000
- Highest break: £5,000
What is the order of play today at the World Open snooker?
Here’s when the final will be played today, Sunday, March 22, over two sessions.
Session one: 6am start
- Ronnie O'Sullivan v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Session 2: 11.30am start
- Ronnie O'Sullivan v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
How can I watch the World Open on television?
The World Open will be broadcast live on TNT Sport. The channel is available as part of packages with BT Sport, Sky Sports, Virgin Media Stream and Discovery Plus. You can also access TNT Sport via Discovery Plus on your Amazon Prime Video account or just watch on the Discovery Plus website. It costs from £30.99 per month.
What is the schedule for the 2026 World Open?
Here’s whan all the action will be happening:
- Monday, March 16: Round 1 (Best-of-nine frames)
- Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17: Round 2 (Best-of-nine frames)
- Wednesday, March 18: Round 3 (Best-of-nine frames)
- Thursday, March 19: Round 4 (Best-of-nine frames)
- Friday, March 20: Quarter-finals (Best-of-nine frames)
- Saturday, March 21: Semi-finals (Best-of-11 frames)
- Sunday, March 22: Final (Best-of-19 frames)
When is Ronnie O'Sullivan playing next?
Ronnie O'Sullivan will be playing his final match against Thepchaiya Un-Nooh starting at 6am today (Sunday, March 22), with the match concluding at the second session starting at 11.30am.
Who is favourite to win the World Open 2026?
Ronnie O’Sullivan is the 2/7 favourite, with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh the 5/2 outsider.
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