The 2026 Masters snooker live stream is about to get underway 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, along with 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 eyeing a ninth crown this year.
Mark Selby, the Jester from Leicester, has three Masters titles under his belt and will be desperate to end his drought – Selby last won the tournament in 2013 and has made just one final since.
See Masters snooker 2026 Quick Guide
Key dates
- Dates: 11 to 18 January
- Daily start times: 1pm & 7pm GMT / 8am & 2pm ET / 5am PT & 11am PT
Can I watch Masters snooker 2026 for free?
Use a VPN to watch any Masters snooker 2026 stream
How to watch UK Masters 2026: live stream snooker for FREE
How to watch Masters snooker live streams around the world
How to watch Masters snooker 2026 online in USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide
Masters snooker 2026 will be available globally on WST Play. It costs £5 GBP per month or £50 GBP for a whole year. That’s about $6.75 and $67.50 respectively in USD.
If you’re traveling but want to watch your domestic Masters snooker live stream, you’ll have to download a VPN and use it to look like you were back home.
Matches at 2026 Masters snooker
Sunday, January 11
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yizw
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Mark Selby vs Xiao Guodong
Monday, January 12
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Mark Williams vs Mark Allen
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Zhao Xintong vs Gary Wilson
Tuesday, January 13
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Kyren Wilson vs Si Jiahui
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
John Higgins vs Barry Hawkins
Wednesday, January 14
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Judd Trump vs Ding Junhui
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Neil Robertson vs Ronnie O’Sullivan
Thursday 15 January
Afternoon session (from 1:00 p.m.)
Quarter final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarter final x1
Friday, January 16
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Quarter final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarter final x1
Saturday 17 January
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Semi-final x1
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Semi-final x1
Sunday, January 18
Afternoon session (from 1:00 p.m.)
Final
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Final
When is the 2026 Masters snooker?
The 2026 Masters starts on Sunday 11 January and runs until the final on Sunday 18 January.
What is the 2026 Masters snooker format?
The top 16 players will compete in a straight knockout tournament starting from the round of 16 and culminating in the final. The first three rounds will be contested as best of 11 shots, while the final will be played as a best of 19 shots.”
Who are the 2026 Masters snooker players?
Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize
Mark Selby
Xiao Guodong
Neil Robertson
Ronnie O’Sullivan
Kyren Wilson
Say Jiahui
Judd Trump
Ding Junhui
Mark Williams
Mark Allen
John Higgins
Barry Hawkins
Zhao Xintong
Gary Wilson
Can I watch Masters snooker 2026 on my mobile?
Yes, most broadcasters have 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 through the World Snooker Tour (WST) official social media channels: @worldsnookertour on Instagram, @WeAreWST on X, the WST Facebook page and the WST TikTok channel.
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