2026 British Open

The tournament began in 1980 as the non-ranking British Gold Cup, won by Alex Higgins.^[1] Held as the non-ranking Yamaha Organs Trophy in 1981 and the non-ranking Yamaha International Masters from 1982 to 1984, it was renamed the British Open in 1985, when it also gained ranking status.^[2] Staged 21 times as a ranking event from 1985 until its discontinuation after the 2004 edition, the tournament was revived as a ranking event in 2021. In 2022, the tournament trophy was named the Clive Everton Trophy to honour the longtime commentator and snooker journalist.^[3]

The 2026 edition of the tournament will be held from 31 August to 6 September at the Centaur in Cheltenham, England. The tournament will be the third ranking event of the 2026–27 snooker season, following the 2026 China Open and preceding the 2026 English Open.^[4] Shaun Murphy is the defending champion, having defeated Anthony McGill 10–7 in the 2025 final.^[5]