ENGLISH OPEN 2026 FINAL — CARTER vs WILLIAMS!
Ali Carter 🏴 vs Mark Williams 🏴
The English Open 2026 title is up for grabs as two seasoned stars go head-to-head in a thrilling best-of-17-frame final! 🔥
💰 Winner: £100,000
🥈 Runner-up: £45,000
📅 Date: 13 September 2026
🎱 Format: Best of 17 frames
📺 Live: True Sports 3
🕖 Session 1: 7:00 PM / 01:00 PM BST
🕐 Session 2: 1:00 AM / 07:00 PM BST
Who will be crowned English Open champion? 🏆🔥
Carter or Williams — who’s your pick?
The old guard is refusing to step aside. 🔥
The English Open 2026 semi-finals promise to be a spectacular celebration of experience, class and competitive spirit, as four seasoned campaigners prepare to battle for a place in Sunday’s final.
🇨🇳 “The Dragon” Ding Junhui 🐉 vs “The Captain” Ali Carter ✈️🏴
First up, two familiar names from snooker’s golden generation go head-to-head. Ding Junhui brings his trademark silky cueing and effortless break-building, while Ali Carter arrives with the determination and fighting spirit that have defined his career. Over the years, both men have shared the stage with the very best — and now they stand just one match away from another major final.
Then, under the evening lights…
🏴 “The Magician” Shaun Murphy 🪄 vs “The Welsh Potting Machine” Mark Williams 🏺🎰🏴
It’s another heavyweight meeting between two players whose careers have been filled with memorable moments. Murphy’s fluent technique and attacking style will be tested against the experience, composure and remarkable potting ability of the evergreen Mark Williams.
As Stuart S perfectly summed up on social media:
> **“Fantastic line-up… a blast from the past. They can still ‘cut it’ with all the new-wave youngsters.”**
And that is exactly what makes these semi-finals so special. In an era increasingly dominated by a new generation of fearless young stars, these four veterans have reminded everyone that experience is not something to underestimate.
There is still plenty of magic left in these old hands. ✨
💰 Semi-final winner: £45,000
💰 Semi-final loser: £21,000
Four legends. Two places. One trophy.
The new wave may be coming… but the old guard isn’t finished yet. 🏆🎱🏆🎱 ENGLISH OPEN 2026 – SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN! 🎱🏆
The old guard is refusing to step aside. 🔥
The English Open 2026 semi-finals promise to be a spectacular celebration of experience, class and competitive spirit, as four seasoned campaigners prepare to battle for a place in Sunday’s final.
🇨🇳 “The Dragon” Ding Junhui 🐉 vs “The Captain” Ali Carter ✈️🏴
First up, two familiar names from snooker’s golden generation go head-to-head. Ding Junhui brings his trademark silky cueing and effortless break-building, while Ali Carter arrives with the determination and fighting spirit that have defined his career. Over the years, both men have shared the stage with the very best — and now they stand just one match away from another major final.
Then, under the evening lights…
🏴 “The Magician” Shaun Murphy 🪄 vs “The Welsh Potting Machine” Mark Williams 🏺🎰🏴
It’s another heavyweight meeting between two players whose careers have been filled with memorable moments. Murphy’s fluent technique and attacking style will be tested against the experience, composure and remarkable potting ability of the evergreen Mark Williams.
As Stuart S perfectly summed up on social media:

And that is exactly what makes these semi-finals so special. In an era increasingly dominated by a new generation of fearless young stars, these four veterans have reminded everyone that experience is not something to underestimate.
There is still plenty of magic left in these old hands. ✨
💰 Semi-final winner: £45,000
💰 Semi-final loser: £21,000
Four legends. Two places. One trophy.
The new wave may be coming… but the old guard isn’t finished yet.
