The Masters Snooker is one of the sport’s most prestigious invitational tournaments, featuring the world’s top 16 ranked players. First held in 1975, it forms part of snooker’s Triple Crown, alongside the UK Championship and the World Championship.
The event is staged each January at Alexandra Palace in North London, where thousands of fans gather for one of the most electric atmospheres in cue sports. Known for high drama and elite-level play, the Masters regularly delivers iconic moments from legends such as Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, and Judd Trump.