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International Championship Qualifiers: Higgins, Williams and Murphy Advance as Carter Suffers Shock Defeat

John Higgins, Mark Williams, and Shaun Murphy all navigated the International Championship qualifiers in Leicester, while Ali Carter suffered a surprise 6-2 defeat to Anton Kazakov just days after winning the English Open.

20 Sept 2026

White Turns Back the Clock to Edge Stevens in Five-Set Thriller at International Championship Qualifiers

Jimmy White, at 64 the oldest player on the World Snooker Tour, battled past Matthew Stevens 6-5 in the 2026 International Championship qualifiers to reach the Nanjing venue stage.

18 Sept 2026

2026 International Championship Qualifiers: Draw, Schedule and What's at Stake in Leicester

The 2026 International Championship qualifiers run from 17–19 September at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with players competing for places at the main event in Nanjing, China, later this autumn.

17 Sept 2026