Today at the Masters Snooker: Tuesday order of play, prize money, schedule, draw, trophy, odds, when is John Higgins playing?
It’s day three at one of the biggesr snooker competitions of the season.
The Masters is one of snooker’s three Triple Crown events and has been played since 1975 – making it the second-longest running tournament behind the World Championship.
The tournament sees the top 16 players in the world play in front of capacity crowds at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Last year, in an entertaining battle, Shaun Murphy beat Kyren Wilson 10–7 to land his second Masters - excatly a decade after his first.
But the defending champion lost in the first day of play, beaten 6-2 by Wu Yize, while there was another shock when Mark Selby lost by the same scoreline to Xiao Guodong.
And yesterday (Monday) saw Mark Allen and Zhao Xintong go through at the expense of Mark Williams and Gary Wilson respectively.
Here's everything you need to know about what’s happening in the tournament today - as the first round matches continue.
What is the prize money at the Masters?
The Masters offers a total prize pot of £1,015,000, divided as followas:
- Winner: £350,000.
- Runner-up: £140,000
- Semifinalists: £75,000
- Quarterfinalist £40,000
- First round losers: £25,000
- Highest break: £15,000
What trophy does the Masters winner lift?
The winner of The Masters will receive the Paul Hunter Trophy, named in honour of the three-time champion who died in 2006 aged 27.
Who is playing at the Masters snooker today?
Here are the two first round matches being played today (Tuesday, January 13):
- 1pm – Kyren Wilson v Si Jiahui
- 7pm - John Higgins v Barry Hawkins
When is John Higgins playing his first round match in the Masters?
Scotland’s John Higgins plays Barry Hawkins in his first round match at 7pm on Tuesday, January 13.
How can I watch The Masters Snooker on television?
Full coverage of all the matches in The Masters Snooker can be watched live on the BBC – including on the BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.
Here’s today’s television schedule:
Live coverage
1pm-5.15pm: BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
7pm-10pm: BBC Four, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app
Masters Snooker Extra
12.30am-2.30am - BBC Two
What are the results of the Masters snooker 2026?
Here’s what’s happened so far:
First round
- Shaun Murphy 2-6 Wu Yize
- Mark Selby 2-6 Xiao Guodong
- Mark Williams 2-6 Mark Allen
- Zhao Xintong 6-2 Gary Wilson
Why is Ronnie O’Sullivan not playing at the Masters 2026?
The Rocket withdrew from the competition two days before play started “for medical reasons”. He is an eight-time Masters champion.
What is the format of matches at The Masters?
The first round, quarter-finals and semi-finals are the best of 11 frames (first to 6), while the final is the best of 19 frames (first to 10).
There is only one match per session (unlike other tournaments when two matches often take place at the same time) and a maximum of two matches per day.
What’s the full schedule for The Masters snooker 2026
Here’s when all the action will be happening later in the week.
Wednesday, January 14
1pm: Judd Trump v Ding Junhui
7pm: Neil Robertson v Chris Wakelin
Thursday, January 15
1pm: QF3
7pm: QF4
Friday, January 16
1pm: QF1
7pm: QF2
Saturday, January 17
1pm: Winner of QF3 v Winner of QF4
7pm: Winner of QF1 v Winner of QF2
Sunday, January 18
1pm and 7pm: Final
Who is favourite to win the 2026 Masters snooker?
Judd Trump is the 10/3 favourite to win the title, followed by Zhao Xintong (9/2), Neil Robertson (5/1), Wu Yize (6/1) and Kyren Wilson (6/1).
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