Tickets for the British Open at Cheltenham Racecourse are expected to go quickly as the tournament returns for its fifth year. Sales open this week, and WST Play members can buy tickets early on 10 September at 10am-one day before the general public on 11 September.
In 2026, the British Open featured a 128-player field with no seeding, as all participants entered through an open random draw.
Last week, Jak Jones won the Clive Everton Trophy after beating Judd Trump in the semi-finals and Mark Selby in the final. According to BBC Sport, Jones took his second career ranking title by defeating Selby 10-6 in the 2026 final, after a 6-3 win over Trump in the semis. Selby reached the final by beating Liam Highfield by the same score, as reported by RTÉ Sport.
The total prize fund for the 2026 British Open reached £502,000, with £100,000 awarded to the winner and £45,000 to the runner-up. This substantial purse reflects the tournament's growing prestige and its ability to attract top-tier talent year after year.
Organisers are again offering special ticket deals for under-16s, as the event falls during the school summer holidays. Since 2023, Cheltenham has built a reputation for hosting one of snooker's most open and unpredictable ranking events.
With its random draw and the Centaur Arena's lively atmosphere, the 2027 British Open is set to attract both dedicated snooker fans and families looking for a summer outing. Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so anyone interested should act quickly to secure a spot at one of the sport's busiest weeks of the year.
