Published: 18:49, January 16, 2026
Top players return to Hong Kong for 2026 World Snooker Grand Prix
By Xinhua
In this photo released by the World Snooker Tour on its official website, Ding Junhui of China competes against Oliver Lines of England during a match at the World Snooker Xi'an Grand Prix in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Oct 10, 2025. 

HONG KONG - The 2026 World Snooker Grand Prix will return to Hong Kong from February 3 to 8, with the world's top 32 ranked players set to gather at the Kai Tak Sports Park to battle for ranking points and the title.

China's veteran Ding Junhui is set to take part, along with compatriot Zhao Xintong and eight other Chinese players, while leading names such as Neil Robertson, Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan will also compete.

"I am very much look forward to competing in this event in Hong Kong for the first time," said China's Zhou Yuelong. "Seeing 10 Chinese players' names on the draw makes me very proud, and it shows the overall standard of Chinese snooker is rising."

Only the top 32 ranked professional players of the season qualify, making it one of the most elite events on the professional snooker calendar.