Today at the Shenzhen Open 2026 Snooker: Tuesday order of play, format, schedule, prize money, when is Scott Donaldson playing, how to watch?

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.

Scotland's Scott Donaldson is in action today. | Getty Images

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.

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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.

Here’s what’s happening today, as the third round begins.

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 today - Tuesday, September 29 - in UK time:

From 7am (round two)

• Wu Yize vs Jamie Clarke
• Mark Selby vs Andrew Higginson
• Xiao Guodong vs Michael Holt
• Ding Junhui vs Ricky Walden

From 12.30pm (round three)

• Scott Donaldson vs Pang Junxu
• Lei Peifan vs Neil Robertson
• Jiang Jun vs Zak Surety
• Ben Mertens vs Jimmy Robertson

When is Scott Donaldson playing in the Shenzhen Open 2026?

Last Scot standing, Scott Donaldson, will play Pang Junxu in the third round today, in the 12.30pm session.

How can I watch the Shenzhen Open 2026 on TV?

The Shenzhen Open snooker 2026 will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and available to stream on HBO Max.

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