Four will become two on Saturday at the English Open as the 2026 finalists are confirmed.
There's no shortage of experience among the four players who will take to the table today – Ding Junhui, Ali Carter, Shaun Murphy, and Mark J Williams.
The last four clashes are best of 11 frames, with Ding taking on Carter in the afternoon session before Murphy takes on Williams, in what will be the Welshman's 70th ranking semi.
This week's tournament comes early in the 2026/27 World Snooker Tour calendar, with the other three Home Nations events – the Northern Ireland Open, Scottish Open, and Welsh Open – still to come in 2026/27.
Mark Allen has withdrawn and will not defend his 2025 title, which he claimed in a victory over Yuelong in the final last year.
There is some stellar snooker to come over this week as we mark 10 years since the English Open was first held.
Radio Times brings you the daily order of play and full schedule for the English Open 2026.
We'll keep this page updated throughout the course of the tournament with all the latest times and coverage details.
All UK time. All sessions live on 5 unless specified. Coverage may switch channels mid-session, subject to change.
English Open 2026 schedule and round dates
- 1st round: Monday 7 – Tuesday 8 September
- 2nd round: Wednesday 9 September
- 3rd round: Thursday 10 September
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