BetVictor English Open 2026: Full Guide — How to Watch, Who's Playing, What to Expect
The snooker season offers no respite. The final applause at the British Open — where Jak Jones stunned Selby 10-6 to claim the Clive Everton Trophy — has barely faded, and the world’s best are already relocating to Essex for the BetVictor English Open 2026. The tournament begins today, September 7, and runs through to September 13 at the Brentwood Centre. The prize: the prestigious Steve Davis Trophy, named after the six-time World Champion.
Context: Why English Open 2026 Will Be Special
The English Open launches against the backdrop of one of the most dramatic months in recent snooker history. In the past few weeks alone:
- China Open: Selby’s dominance, O’Sullivan’s sensational exit to Saengkham, the fairy-tale runs of Saengkham and Wakelin;
- British Open: Jones’s triumph, Gilbert’s rampage (Williams 4-0, Murphy 4-2), Boiko’s stunning win over Ding, Robertson’s continued struggles;
- O’Sullivan: his candid interview about the technical “disease” in his game and withdrawal from the British Open.
All of these storylines carry into the English Open. Which wounded stars will recover? Which recent heroes will back up their form? The answers arrive this week in Brentwood.
How to Watch — Worldwide Broadcast Guide
| Region | Broadcaster | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | TNT Sports / HBO Max | + WST Play subscribers get table 1 live |
| Mainland Europe & selected countries | Eurosport / HBO Max | Covers 50+ European territories |
| China | Huya, Migu, CBSA-WPBSA channels | Multiple platforms including PPV |
| Hong Kong | Now Sports | |
| Malaysia | Astro Supersport | |
| Thailand | True Sport | |
| Taiwan | Sportcast | |
| All other territories | WST Play | Live & on-demand, plus ticket priority |
The European coverage via Eurosport and HBO Max extends to over 50 countries, including most of continental Europe, the CIS region, Scandinavia, and the Balkans. WST Play subscribers gain access to additional live coverage and on-demand content throughout the season, as well as exclusive ticket priority for UK events.
Tickets
Tickets for the BetVictor English Open 2026 are available from just £18. Full details on the official WST ticket page.
Tournament Details
- Tournament: BetVictor English Open 2026;
- Dates: September 7–13, 2026;
- Venue: Brentwood Centre, Essex, England;
- Trophy: Steve Davis Trophy;
- Tickets: from £18;
- UK broadcast: TNT Sports / HBO Max;
- Europe broadcast: Eurosport / HBO Max.
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