Masters Snooker 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Preview and Schedule as Shaun Murphy looks to defend his title

Date:
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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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 snookers Triple Crown events, alongside the World Snooker Championship and the UK Championship.

Ronnie OSullivan, 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.

Shaun Murphy, currently ranked seventh, returns as defending champion after claiming his second Masters title in 2025 with a win over Kyren Wilson. All eyes will also be on Judd Trump, entering the event as the current world #1, where his consistency and grit will face their biggest test.

Here's how to watch a free Masters snooker 2026 live stream wherever you are. We've also listed the Masters schedule further down the page. Watch Masters snooker 2026 Quick Guide Key Dates Dates: January 11 to 18 Daily start times: 1pm & 7pm GMT / 8am & 2pm ET / 5am PT & 11am PT Best free stream BBC iPlayer (UK) Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Can I watch the Masters snooker 2026 for free?

The BBC will host free coverage of the 2026 Masters, with live action shared between BBC One, Two, and Four channels.

That means you'll be able to watch the snooker online live and on catch up on the BBC iPlayer streaming service.

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As explained above, UK snooker fans can watch the 2026 Masters for FREE, with action being shown across BBC One, Two, and BBC Four.

That means you can live stream Masters snooker on BBC iPlayer . Play begins
at 1pm and 7pm GMT each day.

BBC iPlayer is free to use (with a valid TV license) and works across a wide range of devices including smart TVs, laptops, games consoles, mobile phones, tablets and streaming sticks.

Away from the UK right now? Use NordVPN to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad

The 2026 Masters snooker will also be shown on TNT Sports , which can also be watched via Discovery+ . View Deal 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. Thats roughly $6.75 and $67.50 respectively in USD.

If youre traveling but wanting to watch your domestic Masters snooker live stream, youll 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 OSullivan

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.

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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