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Welsh Open Snooker: Brits Dominate North Wales Venue
26 Feb
Summary
- The Welsh Open is snooker's longest-running ranking event after major championships.
- English players have won every year at the north Wales venue since 1992.
- A Welshman has not won the tournament since Mark Williams in 1999.
The 2026 Welsh Open snooker tournament, a historic event running since 1992, is currently taking place at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, north Wales. This week-long competition is the sport's longest-running ranking event outside of the World Championship and UK Championship.
Questions have been raised about the venue choice, with Welsh player Jackson Page highlighting that English competitors have won every year at this location. The trend of English dominance is stark, as a Welshman has not lifted the trophy since Mark Williams achieved this feat in 1999 and 1996.
Adding to this narrative, defending champion Mark Selby was eliminated in the first round on Monday by China's Jiang Jun in a close 4-3 match. The tournament continues with the field of players vying for this prestigious title.
