1996 UK Championship (snooker)
The 1996 UK Championship took place at the Guildhall, Preston starting on 15 November and TV stages shown on BBC TV took place between 23 November and 1 December 1996.
Stephen Hendry won his third UK Championship in row and fifth overall. He defeated John Higgins 10–9 in the final. Hendry also made the highest break of the tournament (140).
Read more about 1996 UK Championship (snooker): Prize Fund, Main Draw