This is it – the British Open final is here and we now know who’ll be facing off against each other to get their hands on the Clive Everton Trophy.
Yesterday saw Jak Jones pull off a memorable victory against Judd Trump, winning 6-3. It was also 6-3 in the day’s other semi-final, as Mark Selby overcame Liam Highfield in a tough match.
Now, it’s all about the final, as The Centaur in Cheltenham gets ready to crown the 2026 champion – whether it’s a second time champ (in Selby) or a brand new winner (in Jones), we’re about to find out.
Radio Times brings you the daily order of play and full schedule for the British Open 2026.
We’ll keep this page updated throughout the course of the tournament with all the latest times and coverage details.
British Open 2026 order of play
All UK time. All sessions live on 5 unless specified. Coverage may switch channels mid-session, subject to change.
Sunday 6 September
From 1pm
- Final: Mark Selby (ENG) [9] v Jak Jones (WAL) [32]
British Open 2026 schedule and round dates
- Qualifying round 1: Monday 31 August – Tuesday 1 September
- 2nd round: Wednesday 2 September
- Quarter-finals: Thursday 3 September
- Semi-finals: Friday 4 – Saturday 5 September
- Final: Sunday 6 September
How to watch British Open 2026 on TV and live stream
Coverage of the British Open 2026 will be exclusively shown across 5 and 5Action.
It is one of several World Snooker Tour events that the broadcaster now has the live rights for.
Fans can also tune in online on channel5.com or stream the action on the 5 app via a range of devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.
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