When is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing in World Open snooker final? First and second session times – The Mirror
Ronnie O’Sullivan is one win away from his first ranking title triumph in two years as he steps up to the plate in the World Open final
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Everything you need to know about Ronnie O’Sullivan’s World Open final clash:
The final date: The 2026 World Open final takes place on Sunday, March 22, 2026. This is a best-of-19 frame match, contested over two separate sessions throughout the day at the Yushan Sports Centre in Yushan, China.
First session start time: The opening session is scheduled to begin at 6am UK time (2:00pm local time). This session will consist of the first nine frames of the final.
Second session start time: The deciding session will commence at 11:30am UK time (7:30pm local time). The players will play to a finish in the evening, with the first to 10 frames being crowned the champion.
O’Sullivan’s opponent: “The Rocket” will face Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the final. Un-Nooh saw off Judd Trump in the semis, beating the Englishman 6-4.
Ronnie’s route to the final: O’Sullivan reached the final after a pulse-pounding 6-5 victory over Wu Yize. Trailing 43-0 in the deciding frame, Ronnie produced a masterclass 89 counter-clearance to break the hearts of the home crowd and secure his 66th ranking final appearance.
History in the making: Earlier in the tournament, O’Sullivan made global headlines by compiling a world-record 153 break during his quarter-final whitewash of Ryan Day. The break was made possible by a free ball at the start of the frame, allowing him to surpass the traditional maximum of 147.
The prize at stake: A win on Sunday would see O’Sullivan collect the £175,000 top prize and secure his first ranking title in two years. It would also further solidify his position back at the top of the game.
How to watch: UK fans can follow every frame of the final live on Eurosport and discovery+. Extensive coverage is also available through the World Snooker Tour’s streaming partners for international viewers.
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