1996 International Open

1996 Sweater Shop International Open
Tournament information
Dates17–24 February 1996 (1996-02-17 – 1996-02-24)
VenueLink Centre
CitySwindon
CountryEngland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£321,400
Winner's share£60,000
Highest break144
Final
Champion John Higgins (SCO)
Runner-up Rod Lawler (ENG)
Score9–3
1995
1997

The 1996 International Open (officially the 1996 Sweater Shop International Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 17 and 24 February 1996 at the Link Centre in Swindon, England.

John Higgins defended his title by defeating Rod Lawler 9–3 in the final. This was the first time that Lawler reached the final of a ranking event.