Welsh Open 2024: How to watch BBC coverage from Llandudno

Robert Milkins is the defending Welsh Open champion

The 2024 Welsh Open starts on Monday and is live on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app.

Defending champion Robert Milkins, who beat Shaun Murphy 9-7 in last year's final, plays Welshman Jamie Jones in the first round.

Home favourite Mark Williams, who last won the title in 1999, is also competing on the first day.

However, world number one Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn due to "anxiety" while number two Judd Trump has pulled out following his victory at the German Masters.

Where is the tournament being played?

Hosted for the second year in a row at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, the Welsh Open is the last of the four Home Nations Series tournaments.

What's the prize money?

The winner will receive £80,000 out of a total prize fund of £427,000.

How many frames per match?

The first three rounds are best of seven frames, the quarter-finals will be best of nine, the semi-finals best of 11 and Sunday's final the best of 17.

BBC coverage

BBC Sport's coverage is available on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app.

Coverage schedule

All times are GMT and are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Monday, 12 February

10:00-16:30 & 19:30-20:30

Tuesday, 13 February

10:00-16:30 & 19:00-22:00

Wednesday, 14 February

10:00-16:30 & 19:00-22:00

Thursday, 15 February

12:30-16:30 & 19:00-22:00

Friday, 16 February

Quarter-finals (best of nine frames)

12:30-16:30 & 19:00-19:20, 21:30-22:30

Saturday, 17 February

Semi-finals (best of 11 frames)

13:00-16:30 & 19:00-22:00

Sunday, 18 February

Final (best of 17 frames)

13:00-16:30 & 19:00-22:00