Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker 2026
The Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker will once again take place at Alexandra Palace from 11 – 18 January 2026.
The Snooker Masters is snooker’s greatest invitation event, first staged in 1975. The history and prestige of the tournament make it one third of snooker’s Triple Crown, alongside the World Championship and the UK Championship.
Only the top 16 players in the world rankings qualify for the Masters, making it an elite field and providing a huge incentive for players to earn their place.
Televised on BBC Sport & Eurosport.
Age restriction: All ages, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.
| Date | Doors open | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 17 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 17 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |