How to watch Masters snooker 2023, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump playing

The snooker world descends on Alexandra Palace in January for the second Triple Crown event of the season: the 2023 Masters.

Neil Robertson arrives as the defending champion and as one of the in-form players on the tour, having reached three ranking semi-finals this campaign. Can he end his hunt for the elusive trophy at the scene of his biggest moment in 2022?

Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and recent Scottish Open champion Mark Selby are also on the billing, as is UK Championship winner Mark Allen.

When is the Masters 2023? And where?

The 2023 Masters will take place at Alexandra Palace in London from January 8-15.

Alexandra Palace will be at full capacity for the tournament, allowing 2,200 fans to experience each session.

How can I watch the Masters 2023 online?

How can I watch the Masters 2023 on TV in the UK?

The 2023 Masters is also available on Eurosport 2 – Sky channel 411, BT 436, Virgin 522. You can also watch it all via the Eurosport app, and at Eurosport.co.uk.

What is the format at the Masters 2023?

The draw is seeded with defending champion Robertson as No. 1. The top eight seeds were drawn against the bottom seven seeds, plus late entrant Gilbert.

• First round: Best of 11 frames
• Quarter-finals: Best of 11 frames
• Semi-finals: Best of 11 frames
• Final: Best of 19 frames

What is the Masters schedule? (UK time)

First round

Sunday 8 January

13:00

• Neil Robertson v Shaun Murphy

19:00

• Mark Selby v Zhao Xintong

Monday 9 January

13:00

• Ronnie O’Sullivan v Luca Brecel

19:00

• John Higgins v Jack Lisowski

Tuesday 10 January

13:00

• Mark Allen v Barry Hawkins

19:00

• Mark Williams v David Gilbert

Wednesday 11 January

13:00

19:00

• Kyren Wilson v Stuart Bingham

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