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Ronnie O’Sullivan will face Neil Robertson in the first round heavyweight match of the Snooker Masters from January 11 to 18; Shaun Murphy defeats Kyren Wilson in the 2025 final to defend his title; World No. 1 Judd Trump faces Ding Junhui; British champion Mark Selby plays Xiao Guodong
Last updated: 12/31/25 at 1:12 pm
Shaun Murphy wins Snooker Masters title at Alexandra Palace in 2025
The 2026 Snooker Masters will be held at London’s Alexandra Palace from January 11 to 18, with defending champions Shaun Murphy and Ronnie O’Sullivan set to star.
Murphy, who defeated Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the 2025 final, will face Chinese talent Wu Yize on the opening afternoon of the tournament.
The heavyweight showdown between eight-time Masters champion O’Sullivan and two-time Masters champion Neil Robertson will conclude the first round on the evening of January 14.
Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Neil Robertson in first round of Masters
All matches in the 16-player non-ranked tournament are best-of-11, except for the finals, which are best-of-19.
The top 16 players after the British Championships in December, Mark Selby winswas invited to participate in the Masters Tournament.
Masters first round draw
- Sean Murphy vs Wu Yize
- Mark Selby vs Xiao Guodong
- Neil Robertson VS Ronnie O’Sullivan
- Kyren Wilson vs Si Jiahui
- Judd Trump vs Ding Junhui
- Mark Williams VS Mark Allen
- John Higgins VS Barry Hawkins
- Zhao Xintong VS Gary Wilson
Masters first round schedule
Sunday, January 11
- 1 p.m.: Sean Murphy vs Wu Yize
- 7pm: Mark Selby vs Xiao Guodong
Monday, January 12
- 1 p.m.: Mark Williams VS Mark Allen
- 7pm: Zhao Xintong VS Gary Wilson
Tuesday, January 13
- 1 p.m.: Kyren Wilson vs Si Jiahui
- 7pm: John Higgins VS Barry Hawkins
Wednesday, January 14
- 1 p.m.: Judd Trump vs Ding Junhui
- 7pm: Neil Robertson VS Ronnie O’Sullivan
