Masters Snooker 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Preview and Schedule as Shaun Murphy looks to defend his title
SOURCE:TechRadar|BY: Krishi Chowdhary
Here are the TV channels, broadcasters, live streams and start times for the 2026 Masters snooker. Who will claim the crown in London?
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The 2026 Masters snooker live stream is about to get underway at Alexandra Palace in London, the 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 on medical grounds, 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 to his name and will be desperate to end his dry spell – Selby last won the tournament in 2013 and has reached only one final since.
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How to watch Masters 2026 in the UK: live stream snooker 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 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 roughly $6.75 and $67.50 respectively in USD.
If you’re traveling but wanting to watch your domestic Masters snooker live stream, you’ll need to download a VPN and use that to watch as if you were back at home.
Matches at 2026 Masters snooker
Sunday, January 11
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yizw
Evening session (from 7pm)
Mark Selby vs Xiao Guodong
Monday, January 12
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Mark Williams vs Mark Allen
Evening session (from 7pm)
Zhao Xintong vs Gary Wilson
Tuesday, January 13
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Kyren Wilson vs Si Jiahui
Evening session (from 7pm)
John Higgins vs Barry Hawkins
Wednesday, January 14
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Judd Trump vs Ding Junhui
Evening session (from 7pm)
Neil Robertson vs Ronnie O’Sullivan
Thursday, January 15
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Quarter final x1
Evening session (from 7pm)
Quarter final x1
Friday, January 16
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Quarter-final x1
Evening session (from 7pm)
Quarter-final x1
Saturday, January 17
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Semi-final x1
Evening session (from 7pm)
Semi-final x1
Sunday, January 18
Afternoon session (from 1pm)
Final
Evening session (from 7pm)
Final
When is the 2026 Masters snooker?
The 2026 Masters starts on Sunday, January 11 and runs until the final on Sunday, January 18.
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 frames, while the final will be played as a best-of-19 frames match."
Who are the 2026 Masters snooker players?
Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize
Mark Selby
Xiao Guodong
Neil Robertson
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Kyren Wilson
Si 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 via your phone's browser.
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