On January 12, 2026, the Snooker Masters schedule includes players Zhao Xintong, Mark Williams, Mark Allen, and Gary Wilson, with live coverage on Migu Video, Huya, and CCTV-5. Also, at 3 AM, Xiao Guodong will compete against Selby, broadcast live on Migu Video and Huya.

The competition follows a best-of-11 frames format, with the first player to reach 6 frames winning. The official schedule details are displayed in the image below.

1. At 9 PM tomorrow night, Mark Williams will face Mark Allen.
2. At 3 AM the day after tomorrow, Zhao Xintong will compete against Gary Wilson.

The detailed broadcast plan for Migu Video, Huya, and CCTV-5 is shown in the image below.

1. Migu Video and Huya streaming platforms will provide full live coverage of these two matches.
2. At 10 PM tomorrow night, CCTV-5 will broadcast the match between Mark Williams and Mark Allen live.

• At 7:30 PM the day after tomorrow, CCTV-5+ channel will air a recorded broadcast of the match between Zhao Xintong and Gary Wilson.

Event Preview

1. The first match is between Mark Williams and Mark Allen. This is a clash between top players. As for who will win, I’m backing Mark Williams, believing he can beat Mark Allen.
2. For the second match, in such a major tournament, I trust Zhao Xintong will play seriously and with focus. Given his skill level, I think defeating Gary Wilson should be well within reach. What do you all think?
3. Chinese players Zhao Xintong, Wu Yize, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Si Jiahui are competing. How many do you think will make it to the quarterfinals?

Attached is the prize distribution for the Masters, detailed in the image below.

1. Champion prize: £350,000.
2. Runner-up prize: £140,000.
3. Semifinalists: £75,000 each.
4. Quarterfinalists: £40,000 each.
5. Last 16: £25,000 each.
6. Highest break prize: £15,000.

This kind of event is popular because regardless of winning or losing, players are guaranteed a minimum of £25,000.