World Open 2026: How to watch and live stream on TNT Sports and discovery+, as Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump target win in Yushan
Published 09/03/2026 at 18:22 GMT
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How can you watch the 2026 World Open on TV and live stream? TNT Sports has all the details, with John Higgins looking to defend his title in Yushan. World No. 1 Judd Trump and seven-time Crucible champion Ronnie O'Sullivan are in the field, with the World Championship looming large on the horizon. Watch and stream the World Open live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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The stars of snooker are in Yushan, China, for the World Open.
The season is bubbling up nicely, with two events remaining on the calendar before the World Championship gets underway in April.
The first of those is the World Open, with John Higgins back to defend the title he won in 2025.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been a fleeting visitor to tournament snooker this season, but he is in the field for the World Open.
Also in action are world No. 1 Judd Trump and world champion Zhao Xintong.
Who is else lining up to compete, and how can you watch the action? All the details are below.
When is the World Open?
The 2026 World Open gets underway on Monday, March 16 and runs until Sunday, March 22.
How to watch and stream the World Open
You can watch every day of the 2026 World Open live on TNT Sports.
It is available both live and on-demand on discovery+.
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Who is playing at the World Open?
Defending champion Higgins is in one of the eight matches that were held over from qualifying in Barnsley earlier in the season. The Scot will take on Liam Highfield on Monday, March 16.
Also taking part in round one are Xiao Guodong, Zhang Anda, O'Sullivan, Jackson Page, Trump, Zhao and Ricky Walden.
The likes of Mark Selby, Mark Allen and Jack Lisowski qualified in Barnsley and will be in action in the second round.
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What is the World Open schedule?
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)
What is the 2026 World Open prize money?
Winner: ÂŁ175,000
Runner-up: ÂŁ75,000
Semi-finals: ÂŁ33,000
Quarter-finals: ÂŁ22,000
Last 16: ÂŁ14,000
Last 32: ÂŁ9,000
Last 64: ÂŁ5,000
High break: ÂŁ5,000
Total: ÂŁ825,000
World Open past winners
2025: John Higgins
2024: Judd Trump
2019: Judd Trump
2018: Mark Williams
2017: Ding Junhui
2016: Ali Carter
2014: Shaun Murphy
2013: Mark Allen
2012: Mark Allen
2010: Neil Robertson
2024: Judd Trump
2019: Judd Trump
2018: Mark Williams
2017: Ding Junhui
2016: Ali Carter
2014: Shaun Murphy
2013: Mark Allen
2012: Mark Allen
2010: Neil Robertson
Watch and stream the 2025/26 snooker season, including the World Open, live on TNT Sports and discovery+Â
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