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

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.

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.

Can I watch the Masters snooker 2026 for free?

Free Snooker

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.

If you're traveling away from home, you can use a VPN to watch the live action free from abroad on your usual streaming service. More details below...

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How to watch Masters 2026 in the UK: live stream snooker for FREE

Free Snooker

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.

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The 2026 Masters snooker will also be shown on TNT Sports, which can also be watched via Discovery+.

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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