The Masters is underway as the best 16 players in the world battle for one of snooker’s most prestigious prizes.
Shaun Murphy triumphed last year but his return to Alexandra Palace in north London to defend his crown lasted just one match as young Chinese talent Wu Yize thrashed him 6-2 in the first round to kick off the 2026 tournament, while UK Championship winner Mark Selby also suffered an opening-day shock as Xiao Guodong also beat him by a 6-2 scoreline.
Judd Trump arrives as the world No 1 and favourite to win the crown, and is into the semi-finals after a strong win over Mark Allen. World champion Zhao Xintong is out, though, suffering a tight 6-5 defeat to John Higgins at the quarter-final stage.
There is no Ronnie O’Sullivan at this year’s Masters after the eight-time champion withdrew at the 11th hour citing medical reasons. O’Sullivan was replaced by Chris Wakelin, who was swiftly knocked out by Neil Robertson.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Masters on TV, with match schedule and channel information below:
Semi-finals
Saturday 17 January
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 18 January
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
Quarter-finals
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 Kyren Wilson (4)
First Round
Shaun 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)
Kyren Wilson (4) 6-2 Si Jiahui (15)
John Higgins (7) 6-2 Barry Hawkins (14)
Judd Trump (3) 6-2 Ding Junhui (12)
Neil Robertson (5) 6-2 Chris Wakelin (17)
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