Masters Snooker 2026 prize money: What could Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy earn at Ally Pally?

The Masters Snooker 2026 event is returning to Alexandra Palace with a heavy emphasis on prizes and prestige. Defending champion Shaun Murphy will be returning to defend his title, whilst World Number 1 Judd Trump will be looking to put an end to his latest trophy drought. With a combined prize fund of over £1m and no presence from Ronnie O'Sullivan this year either, all eyes will be on the strongest contenders at Apolly's Palace for this year's tournament.

Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy lead the Masters snooker 2026 title narrative

Judd Trump is heading to the Masters in 2026 and gives urgency to his campaign for the title. As the current World Number 1, Trump has continued his unprecedented 2021 season with great expectations for a strong performance on one of snooker's biggest stages, given that he has not won anything over the past 12 months. If Trump can make a deep run in North London, it will help him regain momentum and reinforce his position as the best snooker player.

Shaun Murphy is coming to the Masters as the defending champion. Murphy won the title in January of last year and has confidence and expectations after winning that trophy with his composed 10-7 final victory. As he attempts to defend his title at the Masters, Murphy faces the unique challenge of balancing composure with aggression as he works through each round. Murphy's sitting on the fence while waiting for each round will be a difficult balance to maintain.

The fact that Ronnie O'Sullivan won't be participating has also changed the dynamic of the tournament. O'Sullivan withdrew from the tournament for medical reasons for a second year in a row, and this has affected the tournament by making Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy the only "established" contenders left in the field.

Masters snooker 2026 prize money and how Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy can win big

The Masters Snooker in 2026 offers a considerable amount of prize money, which has put Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy firmly in the spotlight. The total prize fund is £1,015,000, with the winning player receiving £350,000 and the runner-up receiving £140,000. Semi-finalists will earn £75,000, and quarter-finalists will receive £40,000.

Players who reach the first round will receive £25,000, and an extra £15,000 will be awarded for the highest break achieved in the tournament. Fans can keep up to date with both Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy throughout the week by following live updates via BBC Sport, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer while the action takes place at Ally Pally.

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