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The Masters is underway, with 16 of the world’s best players vying for one of snooker’s most prestigious prizes.
Sean Murphy Victory last year But his return to Alexandra Palace in north London to defend his title lasted only one game. Young Chinese talent Wu Yize defeated him 6-2 in the first round to kick off the 2026 tournament, while British Championship champion Mark Selby also suffered a shock on the opening day, with Xiao Guodong also beating him 6-2.
Judd Trump emerged as world number one and the favorite, reaching the semi-finals after defeating Mark Allen. world champion Zhao Xintong However, they lost 6-5 to John Higgins at the quarter-final stage.
No Ronnie O’Sullivan At this year’s Masters after eight-time champion Quit due to health reasons at the 11th hour. Chris Wakelin replaced O’Sullivan, who was quickly eliminated. Neil Robertson.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Masters on TV, including tournament schedule and channel information:
semifinals
Saturday, January 17
Best of 11 frames
John Higgins(7) vs Judd Trump(3)
Wu Yize(13) vs Robertson/Wilson
Live coverage:
13:00-16:30 – BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
16:30-17:30 – BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
19:00-22:00 – BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
final
Sunday, January 18
Best of 19 frames
13:00-17:15 – BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
19:00-22:00 – BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
Results so far
quarterfinals
John Higgins (7) 6-5 Zhao Xintong (2)
Judd Trump (3) 6-2 Mark Allen(10)
Wu Yize (13) 6-0 Xiao Guodong (11)
Neil Robertson(5) 5-6 ox wilson (4)
first round
Sean Murphy(1) 2-6 Wu Yize (13)
Mark Selby(8) 2-6 Xiao Guodong (11)
Mark Williams (6)2-6 Mark Allen (10)
Zhao Xintong (2) 6-2 Gary Wilson(16)
Karen Wilson (4)6-2 Si Jiahui (15)
John Higgins (7) 6-2 Barry Hawkins(14)
Judd trump card (3)6-2 Ding Junhui (12)
Neil Robertson (5) 6-2 Chris Wakelin (17)