The 1986 Carlsberg Challenge was a non-ranking invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 15 and 17 September 1986.

[1] The tournament featured four professional players and was filmed in RTÉ Studios, Dublin, for broadcast on RTÉ.

[3][4][5] Dennis Taylor won the tournament by defeating Jimmy White 8–3 in the final.

[3] Taylor received £12,000 from the total prize fund of £33,000 as winner.

[4] Results for the tournament are shown below.