How to watch Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker 2025: Format, prize money, streaming links & more
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The hottest potters on the planet are aiming for glory in London in one of the biggest snooker events of the year
Alexandra Palace (or Ally Pally to you and me) is back in the sporting spotlight this January. The darting stars have departed following the PDC World Championship, and the green baize brigade has replaced them in readiness for the Johnstone’s Paint Masters. We had a pre-Christmas snooker invitational event in the form of the Riyadh Championship, and now another exclusive band of players line up once again for this annual highly regarded tournament in North London. A rip-roaring atmosphere is always guaranteed, with the prestigious Paul Hunter Trophy up for grabs along with a stellar cheque for £350,000, which is a £100,000 increase on previous years.
Although not a ranking event, the Masters is seen by players and the public alike as one of the elite tournaments in the sport. Alongside the UK and World Championship, it makes up snooker’s Triple Crown. The event's first edition was staged in 1975 with ten players involved. It’s been played every year since, making it the second-longest-running snooker tournament after the World Championship. The tournament would be expanded in 1984, and the world’s top 16 players were invited to the potting party.
Ronnie O'Sullivan further extended his lead at the top of the Masters all-time roll of honour when claiming an 8th crown at Ally Pally last year. Despite being a dominant force in the tournament, it was the first time since 2017 that 'The Rocket' had reigned supreme in his local event that he loves so much. Amazingly, this year's edition will mark the 30th anniversary since O'Sullivan claimed his maiden Masters crown.
Others who claimed their first Masters titles in the 1990s and are still gunning for further success this year are Mark Williams and John Higgins. Including those two and O’Sullivan, there is a total of 8 previous winners (i.e., half the field) with their eyes firmly focused on the 2025 Masters prize. Another former champion, Judd Trump, who picked up his second UK Championship crown on December 1, aims to follow O’Sullivan’s example from last year. ‘The Rocket’ ruled the roost in York en route to claiming the Masters crown twelve months ago.
Let GOAL bring you all the vital information you need ahead of the 2025 Johnstone’s Paint Masters, including when it’s taking place and how to watch and stream each and every single match.
When is the Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker?
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The 2025 Johnstone’s Paint Masters starts on Sunday, January 12, and the tournament runs for a week until Sunday, January 19, with the final taking place on that day (and night).
Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker - Session times
Johnstone’s Paint Masters matches are played during both afternoon sessions (starting from 1pm) and evening sessions (starting from 7pm) all week long. There's a one-table set-up in place from start to finish, so the first Round 1 match gets underway at 1pm on Sunday, January 12, and the eighth and final match of the opening phase is completed during the night session on Wednesday, January 15. The four quarter-finals occur on Thursday and Friday, with the semi-finals playing on Saturday. The opening session of the final gets underway on Sunday, January 19, from 1pm and concludes during the evening session.
Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker - Venue & location
