The Masters 2026 snooker livestream is about to begin at London’s Alexandra Palace, home to 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 the Triple Crown events of snooker, 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 seeking a ninth crown this year.
Leicester jester Mark Selby has three Masters titles to his name and will be desperate to end his drought – Selby last won the tournament in 2013 and has only reached one final since.
See Masters snooker 2026 Quick guide
Key dates
- Dates: January 11 to 18
- Daily start times: 1pm and 7pm GMT / 8am and 2pm ET / 5am PT and 11am PT
Can I watch Masters snooker 2026 for free?
Use a VPN to watch any Masters snooker 2026 broadcast
How to watch Masters 2026 in the UK: FREE live snooker stream
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 globally on WST Play. It costs £5 GBP per month or £50 GBP for a whole year. That’s approximately $6.75 and $67.50 respectively in USD.
If you are traveling but want to watch the live broadcast of the national Masters snooker, you will need download a VPN and use it to watch as if you were at home.
Masters billiards matches 2026
Sunday January 11
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Shaun Murphy vs. Wu Yizw
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Mark Selby vs. Xiao Guodong
Monday January 12
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Mark Williams vs. Mark Allen
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Zhao Xintong vs. Gary Wilson
Tuesday January 13
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Kyren Wilson vs. Si Jiahui
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
John Higgins vs. Barry Hawkins
Wednesday, January 14
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Judd Trump vs. Ding Junhui
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Neil Robertson vs. Ronnie O’Sullivan
Thursday January 15
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Quarterfinals x1
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarterfinals x1
Friday January 16
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Quarterfinals x1
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Quarterfinals x1
Saturday January 17
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Semifinal x1
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
Semifinal x1
Sunday January 18
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
End
Afternoon session (from 7 p.m.)
End
When is the 2026 Billiards Masters?
The 2026 Masters begins on Sunday, January 11 and runs until the final on Sunday, January 18.
What is the billiards format of the Masters 2026?
The top 16 players will compete in a direct knockout tournament, starting in the round of 16 and culminating in the final. The first three rounds will be played in the best of 11 frames, while the final will be played in the best of 19 frames.”
Who are the pool players at the 2026 Masters?
Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize
Marcos Selby
Xiao Guo Dong
Neil Robertson
Ronnie O’Sullivan
kyren wilson
Yes Jiahui
judd trump
Ding Jun Hui
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 the browser on your phone.
You can also stay up to date with all the action via the official World Snooker Tour (WST) social media channels: @worldsnookertour on Instagram, @WeAreWST on X, the WST Facebook page and the WST TikTok channel.
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