How to watch the 2026 Shanghai Masters live on TNT Sports and HBO Max - Prize money, key dates, will Ronnie O'Sullivan play?

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The 2026/27 World Snooker Tour will heat up when the sport’s best and brightest go head-to-head at the 2026 Shanghai Masters. They will have to be firing on all cylinders to win at the Luwan Indoor Stadium, where Kyren Wilson will be hoping to defend his crown.

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Wilson stormed to victory in 2025, beating Ali Carter 11-9 in a thrilling final to lift the trophy for a second time.

However, with some of snooker’s biggest names scheduled to take part, there is no telling what will happen this time around.

With that in mind, here is everything you need to know to catch every second of the action.

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When is the Shanghai Masters?

The 2026 Shanghai Masters will get underway on Monday, July 27, with the final scheduled for Sunday, August 2.

It will be played at the Luwan Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China.

How to watch the Shanghai Masters

You can watch every day of the Shanghai Masters live on TNT Sports.

It is available both live and on-demand on HBO Max.

Will O'Sullivan play at the Shanghai Masters?

Ronnie O'Sullivan is scheduled to compete at the 2026 Shanghai Masters.

'The Rocket' was eliminated from last year’s tournament at the quarter-final stage, losing to eventual winner Wilson.

O'Sullivan is set to face off against a wildcard in his opening match on Monday, July 27.

Who is playing at the Shanghai Masters?

O'Sullivan is not the only big name in action in Shanghai.

World champion Wu Yize will be there, alongside previous winners of the Shanghai Masters such as Judd Trump, Mark Selby and John Higgins.

Shaun Murphy, Jack Lisowski and Barry Hawkins will also be in action, as will several other big-name stars.

What is the Shanghai Masters prize money?

Winner: £210,000
Runner-up: £105,000
Semi-finals: £70,000
Quarter-finals: £35,000
Last 16: £17,500
Last 24: £10,000
High break: £10,000
Total: £825,000

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Shanghai Masters draw and schedule

(All times listed are BST)

Round One

Monday, July 27

02:30
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