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World Open snooker final: When is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing and how can I watch?
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Ronnie O’Sullivan takes part in the World Open final on Sunday after making a world-record 153 break in the quarter-finals
Everything you need to know about Ronnie O’Sullivan’s World Open final showdown:
- Date of the final: The 2026 World Open final is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026. The match follows a best-of-19 frames format, split into two sessions across the day at the Yushan Sports Centre in Yushan, China.
- Start of first session: The match begins with its opening session at 6am UK time (2:00pm local time). This segment will include the first nine frames.
- Start of second session: The concluding session will start at 11:30am UK time (7:30pm local time). Play will continue until completion, with the first competitor to reach 10 frames being crowned 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.
- Journey to the final: O’Sullivan advanced to the final after edging a dramatic 6-5 victory over Wu Yize. Facing a 43-0 deficit in the last frame, Ronnie produced an outstanding 89 counter-clearance to silence the crowd and reach his 66th ranking final.
- Record-breaking feat: Earlier in the competition, O’Sullivan captured global headlines by recording a 153 break – a world record – during his quarter-final whitewash of Ryan Day. A free ball at the beginning of the frame allowed him to go beyond the standard 147 maximum.
- What’s at stake: Winning on Sunday would see O’Sullivan take home the £175,000 top prize and secure his first ranking title in two years. It would also strengthen his standing at the very top of the sport.
- How to watch: Viewers in the UK can catch all the action live on Eurosport and discovery+. Worldwide coverage is also provided through the World Snooker Tour’s broadcast and streaming partners.
- READ MORE: Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with record-breaking 153 at World Open
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