Live streaming of the 2026 Masters Snooker is set to begin at Alexandra Palace in London, home of the event since 2012. The tournament will see the top 16 ranked players compete for £350,000 in prize money and the prestigious Masters crown. The Masters is also one of snooker’s Triple Crown events, alongside the World Snooker Championship and the UK Championship.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, who withdrew from the 2025 edition for medical reasons, remains the most successful player in Masters history with eight titles. He has also appeared in a record 14 finals and will be aiming for a ninth crown this year.
Mark Selby, Leicester’s Jester, has three Masters titles to his name and will be desperate to end his drought – Selby last won the tournament in 2013 and has reached just one final since.
Watch the Masters Snooker 2026 quick guide
Key dates
- Dates: January 11 to 18
- Daily start times: 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. GMT / 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT and 11:00 a.m. PT
Can I watch Masters Snooker 2026 for free?
Use a VPN to watch any Masters Snooker 2026 stream
How to watch the Masters 2026 in the UK: stream snooker live for FREE
How to watch Masters Snooker live streams around the world
How to watch Masters Snooker 2026 online in the US, Canada, Australia and around the world
Masters Snooker 2026 will be available worldwide on WST Play. It costs £5 GBP per month or £50 GBP for a whole year. This is approximately $6.75 and $67.50 in USD, respectively.
If you are traveling but want to watch the live stream of your National Snooker Masters, you will need to download a VPN and use it to look like you’re back at home.
Masters snooker matches 2026
Sunday January 11
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Shaun Murphy vs. Wu Yizw
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Mark Selby vs. Xiao Guodong
Monday January 12
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Mark Williams vs. Mark Allen
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Zhao Xintong vs. Gary Wilson
Tuesday January 13
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Kyren Wilson vs. Si Jiahui
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
John Higgins vs. Barry Hawkins
Wednesday January 14
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Judd Trump vs. Ding Junhui
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Neil Robertson vs. Ronnie O’Sullivan
Thursday January 15
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Quarter-final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarter-final x1
Friday January 16
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Quarter-final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarter-final x1
Saturday January 17
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Semi-final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Semi-final x1
Sunday January 18
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Final
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Final
When will the 2026 Snooker Masters take place?
The 2026 Masters begins on Sunday January 11 and runs until the final on Sunday January 18.
What is the format of the 2026 Snooker Masters?
The top 16 players will compete in a single-elimination tournament, starting with the round of 16 and culminating in the final. The first three rounds will be played to the best of 11 frames, while the final will be played to the best of 19 frames.
Who are the snooker players for the 2026 Masters?
Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize
Marc Selby
Xiao Guo Dong
Neil Robertson
Ronnie O’Sullivan
Kyren Wilson
Si Jiahui
Judd Trump
Ding Junhui
Marc Williams
Marc Allen
John Higgins
Barry Hawkins
Zhao Xintong
Gary Wilson
Can I watch Masters Snooker 2026 on my mobile?
Yes, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up to date with all the action via the official World Snooker Tour (WST) social channels: @worldsnookertour on Instagram, @WeAreWST on X, the WST Facebook page and the WST TikTok channel.
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