THE German Masters is underway with some huge names in action.

is the defending champion and the man in form after claiming the title for the first time in his career earlier this month.

London, UK. 18th Jan, 2026. Kyren Wilson lifting the Masters Trophy after winning The Johnstone's Paint Masters Snooker Final 2026 between John Higgins and Kyren Wilson at Alexandra Palace, London, England on 18 January 2026 Credit: Dylan Hepworth/EvKyren Wilson arrives in Berlin to defend his title fresh from winning the MastersCredit: Alamy

The Warrior finally lifted the trophy after finishing runner-up on two previous occasions.

Wilson beat 10-6 to claim the £350,000 jackpot and kick off the new year with a Triple Crown win.

Now, the Kettering cueist returns to Berlin to defend the German Masters title after he won the event for a second time with a dramatic 10-9 win over in 2025.

made his highly anticipated return but shockingly crashed out in the second round.

When is the German Masters snooker 2026?

  • The German Masters snooker is got underway on Monday, January 26.
  • It will then conclude six days later on Sunday, February 1.
  • The Tempodrom in Berlin is the chosen venue for this huge competition.
  • Afternoon sessions will start at 1pm GMT, while the evening sessions start at 7pm GMT.

German Masters snooker prize money 2026

The German Masters boasts a mammoth £550,400 total prize pot this year.

Here is a full breakdown below:

  • Winner: £100,000
  • Runner-up: £45,000
  • Semi-finals: £21,000
  • Quarter-finals: £13,200
  • Last 16: £9,000
  • Last 32: £5,400
  • Last 64: £3,600
  • Last 96: £1,000
  • High Break: £5,000
  • Total: £550,400

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