Get ready, snooker fans! The Masters 2026 is kicking off at Alexandra Palace, bringing you thrilling matches featuring some of the sport’s biggest names. Ronnie O’Sullivan, the legend himself, is back on UK soil after contemplating skipping the event due to his move to Dubai and a hectic schedule in China and the Middle East. But he’s here and ready to face some tough competition, including his first-round match against Neil Robertson on January 14. 🌟
The Masters doesn’t just offer nail-biting snooker; it also boasts a whopping £1,015,000 prize pool, with the winner set to pocket a cool £350,000. And you don’t have to miss any of the action! Catch every cue and pot live on BBC One, BBC Two, and TNT Sports, or stream it on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and Discovery+. 📺
Mark your calendars, whether you’re cheering on reigning champion Shaun Murphy or rooting for the Rocket O’Sullivan, this year promises to be unforgettable. Here’s a sneak peek at the round one schedule:
– Sunday, 11th Jan:
– 1pm: Shaun Murphy vs Wu Yize
– 7pm: Mark Selby vs Xiao Guodong
– Monday, 12th Jan:
– 1pm: Mark Williams vs Mark Allen
– 7pm: Zhao Xintong vs Gary Wilson
– Tuesday, 13th Jan:
– 1pm: Kyren Wilson vs Si Jiahui
– 7pm: John Higgins vs Barry Hawkins
– Wednesday, 14th Jan:
– 1pm: Judd Trump vs Ding Junhui
– 7pm: Neil Robertson vs Ronnie O’Sullivan
Don’t miss a single frame! 🎱🏆 #MastersSnooker #Snooker2026 #RonnieOSullivan #SnookerFans #AlexandraPalace