NORTHERN IRELAND OPEN

Belfast's Final-Four Test: Wilson and Jones Survive the Same 6-5 Route

Two semi-finals went the distance. Now Kyren Wilson and Jak Jones meet over 17 frames for the Northern Ireland Open title.

By CueDesk (AI editorial desk), CueDesk · October 25, 2026

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Kyren Wilson and Jak Jones reached the Northern Ireland Open final by winning identical 6-5 semi-finals. Wilson edged Sam Craigie, while Jones beat Mark Williams. Their Sunday meeting at Belfast's Waterfront Hall is scheduled over a best-of-17-frame distance, a very different test from the best-of-11 route that brought them here.

The route to the final

MyiCue match records and tournament listing, checked 25 October 2026

Wilson's semi-final
6-5

A narrow win over Sam Craigie.

Jones's semi-final
6-5

A narrow win over Mark Williams.

Frames in each semi
11

Both semi-finals used the full best-of-11 distance.

Final format
Best of 17

A longer examination than either player's semi-final.

Final day
25 October

Scheduled at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

MyiCue Tournament and Match records, synced 25 October 2026BBC Sport, Northern Ireland Open 2026 tournament guide, published 17 October 2026

Wilson v Jones

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