When is Ronnie O'Sullivan's next match at World Snooker Championship 2026?
All the latest details about Ronnie O'Sullivan's next match at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
Ronnie O'Sullivan was eliminated by John Higgins in the second round.
It's like he has never been away.
Ronnie O'Sullivan silenced the doubters with a stellar opening round victory at the World Snooker Championship – beating He Guoqiang 10-2 to ease into the last 16.
The Rocket is level with Stephen Hendry on seven world titles and has his sights set on an eighth, which would make him the most successful player at the prestigious event in the modern era.
Some questioned whether his absence from tournaments for much of the season would mean he would come in cold, but the early signs suggest O'Sullivan is in fine fettle.
A pure entertainer, the 50-year-old remains a huge fan favourite, and among his supporters ahead of the 50th World Snooker Championships, the feeling is that, on his day, there are none better on the baize.
RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with Ronnie O'Sullivan's last match at the World Snooker Championships 2026.
When does Ronnie O'Sullivan play next at World Snooker Championship 2026?
Ronnie O'Sullivan's next match is against John Higgins (5) in the second round of the World Snooker Championship 2026.
Their match is scheduled to start on Saturday 25 April and conclude on Monday 27 April.
Ronnie O'Sullivan v John Higgins time and schedule
All UK time.
Saturday 25 April
- R2: Session 1 – 7pm
Sunday 26 April
- R1: Session 2 – 7pm
Monday 27 April
- R1: Session 3 – 1pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan results at World Snooker Championship 2026
- R1 [19]: Ronnie O'Sullivan (12) 10-2 He Guoqiang
- R2 [25]: Ronnie O'Sullivan (12) v John Higgins (5)
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