Starts today — Sunday 18 October: world snooker is back on the Lagan. The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open begins at Waterfront Hall today and runs through to Sunday 25 October, marking ten years of the tournament in Belfast. Tickets are £13 to £90 plus a £3.25 booking fee — check session times and availability at Waterfront Hall before you travel.
World-class snooker is back on the Lagan. The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast, from Sunday 18 to Sunday 25 October 2026, and this year marks ten years of the event in Belfast.
Eight days of top-level snooker, a lively Belfast crowd and the Alex Higgins Trophy on the line. It’s one of the best-value sporting weeks of the autumn.
Ten Years of the NI Open
The official listing says the Northern Ireland Open has become “one of the most popular locations on the tour calendar”, thanks to its lively Belfast audiences. Waterfront Hall points to previous winners including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams, Judd Trump and Mark Allen, with the world’s best players heading to Lanyon Place to fight it out for the Alex Higgins Trophy.
The venue says some sessions are expected to sell out quickly, so if you have a particular day in mind, book early.
When and Where
- Dates: Sunday 18 to Sunday 25 October 2026
- Venue: Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3WH
- Semi-finals: Saturday 24 October
- Age: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 are not admitted except at specific events.
We couldn’t confirm individual session times when we checked, so look at the Waterfront Hall listing for the latest before you go.
Tickets
Waterfront Hall lists tickets at £13.00 to £90.00, plus a £3.25 fee. All tickets are non-refundable, and the venue’s ticketing, hospitality and merchandise sales are contactless.
Buy BetVictor Northern Ireland Open tickets from Waterfront Hall
New for 2026: The 1875 Club
For the first time, Waterfront Hall is offering premium hospitality at the NI Open, for the semi-finals on Saturday 24 October only:
- 1875 Club Hospitality package with All Day match ticket, £225 per person: a premium seat for both semi-final sessions, access to The 1875 Club Lounge, a meet with snooker legend Jimmy White, WST commentary radio, a photo opportunity with the trophy, refreshments on arrival, a fork buffet lunch after the first session and live music during the break.
- 1875 Club Upgrade, £150 per person: for fans who already hold tickets for both semi-final sessions. It includes lounge access, the Jimmy White meet, the trophy photo, refreshments, lunch and live music.
Arrival is from 12 noon. The venue notes that player appearances may change.
Getting There
Waterfront Hall is at Lanyon Place, on the riverside in Belfast city centre, so it’s an easy walk from most of the centre. The venue’s customer service line is 028 9033 4455.
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