1996 European Open (snooker)

1996 European Open
Tournament information
Dates25 February – 3 March 1996 (1996-02-25 1996-03-03)
VenueMediterranean Conference Centre
CityValletta
CountryMalta
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Winner's share£60,000
Final
Champion John Parrott (ENG)
Runner-up Peter Ebdon (ENG)
Score9–7
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The 1996 European Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 25 February to 3 March 1996 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta.

John Parrott won the tournament, defeating Peter Ebdon 9–7 in the final. The defending champion Stephen Hendry was eliminated by Joe Swail in the last 16 round.