The World Open Snooker Championship final today (March 22, 2026) features Ronnie O'Sullivan vs. Thepchaiya, live on CCTV-5 and the CCTV Video platform.
This final adopts a 19-frame, best-of-10 format, divided into two sessions. Details are shown in the image below.
At 2 PM today, the first session,will play up to eight frames.
At 7:30 PM tonight, the second session,will determine the champion.
The detailed broadcast schedule for CCTV-5 and CCTV Video is shown in the image below.
CCTV Video will provide free live coverage of the entire final.
CCTV-5 will begin live broadcast of the first session at 2 PM today.
3. The CCTV-5+ channel will begin live broadcast of the second session at 9 PM tonight. Welcome to watch.
Match Preview
Who will win and claim the title in this match? Thepchaiya reaching the final is considered an upset. Ronnie O'Sullivan's 153-point break created a miracle.
Their head-to-head record shows Ronnie O'Sullivan with 8 wins and 4 losses, holding a clear advantage. Both are fast players, accurate in long shots, quick in cue action, and full of nerve, guaranteeing an exciting match.
When Thepchaiya faces Ronnie O'Sullivan, I believe she will feel nervous. Who is Ronnie O'Sullivan? He plays only a few matches per season yet ranks world No. 12, has won 41 ranking titles, and possesses vast experience in major tournaments.
Personally, I think if he performs normally, Ronnie O'Sullivan can win. My prediction is,Ronnie O'Sullivan will defeat Thepchaiya 10-6 or 10-7 to win the championship. What do you think?