Shenzhen Open 2026 Snooker Semi-finals: Saturday order of play, format, schedule, prize money, when is Judd Trump playing, how to watch
We’re down to the last four in China.
Previously staged in 2024 and 2025 in Xi'an as the Xi'an Grand Prix, this year is the first time that the rebranded Shenzhen Open has formed part of the professional snooker calendar.
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Last year in Xi’an Mark Williams became the oldest ranking event winner in history after the 50-year old beat Shaun Murphy 10-3 in the final.
It’s the sixth ranking event of the current snooker season, following the recent English Open, and saw the return of, arguably, the greatest player in the history of the game.
But that comeback was shortlived as Ronnie O’Sullivan was knocked out in the second round by rising star Jiang Jun.
And John Higgins was another early casualty, losing 5-4 to England’s David Grace.
We’re now down to the semi-finals, which will be played on Saturday, October 3.
When is the 2026 Shenzhen Open?
The tournament will be played from Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 4.
What is the prize money at the 2026 Shenzhen Open?
There will be a total of £850,000 up for grabs, split as follows:
- Winner: £177,000
- Runner-up: £76,000
- Semi-finals: £34,500
- Quarter-finals: £22,350
- Last 16: £12,500
- Last 32: £8,250
- Last 64: £4,700
- Last 96: £1,600
- High break: £5,000
What is the order of play at the 2026 Shenzhen Open today?
Here’s what’s happening on semi-finals day - Saturday, October 3 - in UK time:
From 7am
- Yuan Sijun v Jimmy Robertson
From 12.30pm
- Judd Trump v Wu Yize
How can I watch the Shenzhen Open 2026 on TV?
The Shenzhen Open snooker 2026 is being broadcast live on TNT Sports and available to stream on HBO Max.
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