English Open 2026 Snooker: How to Watch, TV Channels and Live Stream
- The world's best snooker players have gathered in Brentwood for the 2026 edition of the English Open, according to reporting by Radio Times.
- The English Open stands as the fifth ranking tournament on the World Snooker Tour schedule.
- Mark Allen entered the 2026 tournament as the reigning defending champion after defeating Zhou Yuelong in the final of last year's event.
The world’s best snooker players have gathered in Brentwood for the 2026 edition of the English Open, according to reporting by Radio Times. The tournament follows swiftly on from the conclusion of the British Open, which wrapped up in Cheltenham on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Tournament Schedule and Series Context
The English Open stands as the fifth ranking tournament on the World Snooker Tour schedule. It also marks the first event in the lucrative Home Nations series for the 2026/27 season, with the Northern Ireland Open, Scottish Open, and Welsh Open still remaining on the calendar later in the season.
Notable Absences and Defending Champion Status
Mark Allen entered the 2026 tournament as the reigning defending champion after defeating Zhou Yuelong in the final of last year’s event. However, according to Radio Times, the Northern Irishman is absent from the Brentwood venue this week after withdrawing from the competition due to personal reasons.
Broadcasting and Live Streaming Options
UK fans can watch the English Open 2026 live across multiple television channels and streaming platforms, according to Radio Times. Extensive coverage of the tournament is broadcast live on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with options available through Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports. Pricing and access vary across providers. Adding TNT Sports onto a pre-existing TV or mobile contract offers the cheapest route, while buying the channel directly through Amazon Prime or HBO Max costs £30.99 or £25.99 a month respectively. Contracts through BT Broadband, EE TV, or Sky Sports typically start around £23 a month. Virgin Media includes TNT Sports in bigger TV packages starting at £54.99 a month, and certain EE mobile contracts offer the channel for free as an inclusive extra.
