{"title":"The Masters Betting \u0026 Odds | Parimatch","description":"Check the latest Masters snooker odds for 2027 and explore outright, match and in-play betting before the action begins at Alexandra Palace.","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/snooker/masters-snooker-odds","heading":"The Masters Betting \u0026 Odds","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When is the 2027 Masters snooker tournament?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The 2027 Masters runs from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 January at Alexandra Palace in London."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who is the favourite in the 2027 Masters snooker odds?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The market and final field are not yet settled. Check the live Masters snooker odds at the top of this page once Parimatch opens or updates the outright betting."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who won the 2026 Masters?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Kyren Wilson won the 2026 Masters by defeating John Higgins 10-6 in the final."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eMasters Snooker Betting Odds 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masters returns to Alexandra Palace from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 January 2027, bringing 16 of the world’s leading players together in London.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Masters snooker odds will appear above once Parimatch opens or refreshes the market. The field and draw haven’t been confirmed, so early prices should not be treated as a final guide to who will compete.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor matches taking place across the professional tour, browse the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/22884\"\u003esnooker odds\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen Is the 2027 Masters Snooker?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Masters begins on Sunday 10 January and concludes one week later on Sunday 17 January at Alexandra Palace. The detailed match schedule and draw will be announced nearer the tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Palace has hosted the event since 2012, apart from the 2021 edition, which moved to Milton Keynes because of pandemic restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masters is one of snooker’s Triple Crown events alongside the UK Championship and World Championship. It does not award ranking points, yet its limited field and prestige make it one of the hardest titles to win.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery match before the final is traditionally played over the best of 11 frames. The final is a best-of-19 contest played across two sessions.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eMasters Snooker Odds for 2027\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no settled favourite at this stage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026/27 season has only just begun, and the ranking race will continue through several events before the Masters line-up is determined. A player can sit comfortably inside the top 16 during the summer and still fall towards the cut-off after a poor run.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opposite is also possible. Someone currently outside the places may climb quickly after one deep run in a major ranking tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat makes early Masters snooker odds more uncertain than markets published after the field is known. Check whether your chosen player has qualified before betting, and read the non-runner rules attached to any outright market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive prices at the top of this page should always take priority over an old figure written into static copy.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow Do Players Qualify for the Masters?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masters is not an open event.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the top 16 players in the official world rankings qualify, creating a straight knockout tournament with no preliminary rounds at Alexandra Palace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat format changes the character of the opening round. There are no low-ranked qualifiers waiting for the leading seeds. Every match contains two players who have earned a place among the sport’s elite.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe draw also carries weight. A player may enter in excellent form and still face a multiple Triple Crown winner immediately.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRanking position does not guarantee a favourable week.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePlayers Who Could Shape the 2027 Masters Betting\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe final 16 are not confirmed, but several names are already central to the early discussion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eKyren Wilson\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilson will arrive as defending champion if he qualifies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe claimed his first Masters title in January 2026, defeating John Higgins 10-6 in the final. The victory came one year after Wilson lost the 2025 final to Shaun Murphy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis recent record at Alexandra Palace is difficult to ignore. Even so, defending the title means navigating a fresh draw against a field containing no easy opponent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eJudd Trump\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrump occupies first place in the current world rankings and remains one of the strongest long-potters and break-builders on the tour. He also won the 2026 Shanghai Masters, beating Wilson in the final.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has won the Masters twice, in 2019 and 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrump’s attacking game can take a match away from an opponent quickly. The shorter best-of-11 format also leaves less room to recover if his scoring rhythm never settles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eNeil Robertson\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobertson is currently second in the official rankings and has already won the Masters twice.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Australian has the scoring power to dominate short matches, but his tactical choices and safety play become more important when facing another heavy scorer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Masters, that usually happens in round one.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eZhao Xintong\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZhao sits third in the current rankings following a strong run that included the 2025 World Championship and the 2026 Tour Championship.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis cue-ball control and rapid scoring make him dangerous in any outright market. Alexandra Palace creates a different type of pressure, though, particularly when the crowd is firmly behind his opponent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eWu Yize\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWu is the reigning world champion and currently holds fourth place in the rankings. He defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the 2026 Crucible final, becoming the second-youngest world champion in history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made his Masters debut in 2026 and reached the quarter-finals after beating Mark Selby. That experience should help if he qualifies again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese players are possible contenders, not a confirmed final field. Check the live draw and Masters snooker odds once qualification is settled.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat to Consider Before Betting on the Masters\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eThe Short Match Format\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA best-of-11 match can turn quickly.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne missed black or failed safety may swing an entire session, particularly when both players are scoring heavily. A slow starter cannot rely on having several sessions to repair the damage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent results over similar formats can offer more insight than form from the much longer World Championship.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eAlexandra Palace Experience\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masters atmosphere is louder than at many ranking events.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome players respond well to the crowd. Others become frustrated when the audience reacts to an opponent or continues making noise between shots.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevious success at Alexandra Palace is useful, though it should not outweigh current form.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eScoring Form\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentury statistics can reveal which players are creating and converting chances.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw totals still need context. A player may compile several large breaks against weaker opponents, then struggle when asked to win tactical frames against the top 16.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook for a combination of scoring and control.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSafety Play\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig breaks receive most of the attention, but close Masters matches often turn on safety exchanges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA player who consistently leaves long pots may eventually be punished. Someone who controls the cue ball and forces mistakes can win frames without producing a century.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat becomes particularly relevant late in a match when tension begins to affect shot selection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eThe Draw\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is nowhere to hide in a 16-player invitational.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA player’s outright price can shift once the draw is published. Facing the defending champion or world number one in the first round is very different from meeting someone arriving short of form.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview the path to the final, not only the opening opponent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers seen at Alexandra Palace will later turn their attention towards Sheffield. Follow that event through the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/snooker/snooker-world-championship-odds\"\u003eWorld Snooker Championship odds\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eMasters Snooker Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTournament Winner\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outright market asks which player will lift the Paul Hunter Trophy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll four matches must be won. A player’s possible route through the draw therefore matters almost as much as their opening match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eEach-Way Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn each-way outright contains two bets, one on the player to win the tournament and another on them to finish within the advertised places.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not assume the place portion will always cover the two finalists or be settled at half the win odds. Check the terms shown alongside the live market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eMatch Winner\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch betting requires you to select which player will progress from a particular tie.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe market is usually based on the completed match rather than an individual session. There are no draws because play continues until one competitor reaches the required number of frames.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eFrame Handicap\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handicap gives one player a virtual frame advantage or deficit.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacking a player at -1.5 means they must win by at least two frames. A player backed at +1.5 can lose by one and still cover the handicap.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eCorrect Score\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrect-score betting asks you to predict the exact result.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a best-of-11 match, possible winning scores include 6-0 through to 6-5. The price reflects how difficult it is to predict both the winner and margin.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTotal Frames\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis market focuses on how long the match will last.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tightly contested meeting may go over the quoted line. A one-sided result could finish below it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlaying styles matter. Two strong scorers may trade quick frames, while tactical players can still produce a close score despite spending far longer at the table.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eHighest Break and Century Markets\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkets may be available on the highest break in a match or whether either player will compile a century.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailability depends on the fixture. Check the live options rather than assuming the same markets will appear for every round.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eLive Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play snooker betting\u003c/a\u003e allows selections after a match has started.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong opening frame does not settle the contest, but changes in confidence, cue-ball control or table conditions may affect the live prices. Markets can be suspended while a frame is being completed.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Won the 2026 Masters?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eKyren Wilson won the 2026 Masters, beating John Higgins 10-6 in the Alexandra Palace final.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was Wilson’s first Masters title and completed another major career goal after his 2024 World Championship victory. Higgins was appearing in his sixth Masters final.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five latest champions are:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026:\u003c/strong\u003e Kyren Wilson\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025:\u003c/strong\u003e Shaun Murphy\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024:\u003c/strong\u003e Ronnie O’Sullivan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c/strong\u003e Judd Trump\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022:\u003c/strong\u003e Neil Robertson\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eMasters Snooker History\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masters was first staged in 1975 and originally featured 10 invited players. The field later expanded, with the modern top-16 format becoming established after earlier periods that also included wildcard places.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonnie O’Sullivan holds the record with eight Masters titles. Stephen Hendry is next with six.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trophy has carried Paul Hunter’s name since 2016, honouring the three-time champion who won the event in 2001, 2002 and 2004.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePast records provide useful context, but they cannot replace an assessment of current form, the draw and the prices available in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the 2027 Masters\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLog in to Parimatch and open the snooker section. Find the Masters market, choose a player or match selection and add it to your betslip.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter your stake and review the odds and potential return. For an outright each-way wager, check the place terms before confirming.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent snooker promotions, where available, will appear under the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003ebetting offers\u003c/a\u003e. Offers can change before January, so rely on the live terms rather than details from an older tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can estimate a potential return using the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/bet-calculator\"\u003ebet calculator\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecide on a budget before betting and keep stakes within an amount you can afford to lose. Account controls, time-outs and further support are available through Safer Gambling.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ | T\u0026amp;Cs apply | Please gamble responsibly.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}