Today marks the thrilling return of the British Open, bringing together some of snooker’s biggest stars ready to battle it out on the green baize. With the excitement mounting, fans are eager to witness their favorite players in action.
The British Open employs a unique flat draw, meaning that every player, irrespective of their world ranking, enters the tournament on equal footing right from the first round. This format adds an extra layer of excitement, reminiscent of the old FA Cup-style draws, where any player can face any opponent at each stage.
While some round one matches have already taken place in Leicester, the highly anticipated matches featuring the top 16 seeds are set to kick off at the main venue in Cheltenham, where the action is captured on camera and broadcast live for fans to enjoy.
Defending champion Mark Williams has his sights set on retaining the coveted Clive Everton Trophy, following his magnificent comeback victory over Mark Selby last year, which finished at 10-7. But will he succeed, especially with the shocking news that snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has decided to withdraw from the tournament?
The British Open 2024 kicked off on July 31, with various stars having already played their matches early on at Leicester’s Morningside Arena (check the results below).
The major matches for round one for the top 16 players will begin on Monday, September 23, at the Centaur Arena in Cheltenham, with the tournament culminating on Sunday, September 29.
Fans craving all the excitement can catch the British Open live on ITV4 in the UK. For those who prefer streaming, the event will be accessible via the ITVX app/website.
If you can’t see it on TV, don’t worry! Stay updated with all the latest scores and highlights by following SunSport’s live blog, ensuring you don’t miss a single moment of snooker action!
The format for the British Open 2024 is as follows:
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
Monday, September 23
Round one
From 1pm
From 3pm
From 7pm
From 8pm
Tuesday, September 24
From 10am
From 1pm
From 3pm
From 7pm
From 9pm
Wednesday, September 25
From 10am
From 1pm
From 3pm
Thursday, September 26
From 1pm
Schedule TBC
Friday, September 27
From 1pm
Schedule TBC
Saturday, September 28
From 1pm
Schedule TBC
Sunday, September 29
From 1pm
Schedule TBC
Curious about previous champions? Here’s a comprehensive list of all the British Open winners:
2023: Mark Williams
2022: Ryan Day
2021: Mark Williams
2004: John Higgins
2003: Stephen Hendry
2002: Paul Hunter
2001: John Higgins
2000: Peter Ebdon
1999: Stephen Hendry
1999: Fergal O’Brien
1998: John Higgins
1997: Mark Williams
1996: Nigel Bond
1995: John Higgins
1994: Ronnie O’Sullivan
1993: Steve Davis
1992: Jimmy White
1991: Stephen Hendry
1990: Bob Chaperon
1989: Tony Meo
1988: Stephen Hendry
1987: Jimmy White
1986: Steve Davis
1985: Silvino Francisco
Gear up for an exhilarating tournament this September as the best in snooker compete for glory and a chance to etch their names into history!
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