Complete Snooker Masters Winners List

The Masters is an annual snooker tournament that has taken place every year since 1975. It is considered one of the sport’s most important tournaments, even though players do not earn ranking points from it.

It is one of snooker’s three most important events, known as the Triple Crown, along with the UK Championship and the World Championship. The Masters is also the second-oldest professional snooker tournament, after the World Championship.

Winning the Masters snooker tournament offers more than just the impressive crystal trophy and the generous £725,000 prize. For professional players, the greatest reward is securing a lasting place in snooker history. Let’s look at the complete snooker Masters winners list from 1975 to 2025.

Complete Snooker Masters Winners List (by Year)

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Final score
2025	Shaun Murphy	Kyren Wilson	10-7
2024	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Ali Carter	10-7
2023	Judd Trump	Mark Williams	10-8
2022	Neil Robertson	Barry Hawkins	10-4
2021	Yan Bingtao	John Higgins	10-8
2020	Stuart Bingham	Ali Carter	10-8
2019	Judd Trump	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-4
2018	Mark Allen	Kyren Wilson	10-7
2017	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Joe Perry	10-7
2016	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Barry Hawkins	10-1
2015	Shaun Murphy	Neil Robertson	10-2
2014	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Mark Selby	10-4
2013	Mark Selby	Neil Robertson	10-6
2012	Neil Robertson	Shaun Murphy	10-6
2011	Ding Junhui	Marco Fu	10-4
2010	Mark Selby	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-9
2009	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Mark Selby	10-8
2008	Mark Selby	Stephen Lee	10-3
2007	Ronnie O’Sullivan	Ding Junhui	10-3
2006	John Higgins	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-9
2005	Ronnie O’Sullivan	John Higgins	10-3
2004	Paul Hunter	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-9
2003	Mark Williams	Stephen Hendry	10-4
2002	Paul Hunter	Mark Williams	10-9
2001	Paul Hunter	Fergal O’Brien	10-9
2000	Matthew Stevens	Ken Doherty	10-8
1999	John Higgins	Ken Doherty	10-8
1998	Mark Williams	Stephen Hendry	10-9
1997	Steve Davis	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-8
1996	Stephen Hendry	Ronnie O’Sullivan	10-5
1995	Ronnie O’Sullivan	John Higgins	9-3
1994	Alan McManus	Stephen Hendry	9-8
1993	Stephen Hendry	James Wattana	9-5
1992	Stephen Hendry	John Parrott	9-4
1991	Stephen Hendry	Mike Hallett	9-8
1990	Stephen Hendry	John Parrott	9-4
1989	Stephen Hendry	John Parrott	9-6
1988	Steve Davis	Mike Hallett	9-0
1987	Dennis Taylor	Alex Higgins	9-8
1986	Cliff Thorburn	Jimmy White	9-5
1985	Cliff Thorburn	Doug Mountjoy	9-6
1984	Jimmy White	Terry Griffiths	9-5
1983	Cliff Thorburn	Ray Reardon	9-7
1982	Steve Davis	Terry Griffiths	9-5
1981	Alex Higgins	Terry Griffiths	9-6
1980	Terry Griffiths	Alex Higgins	9-5
1979	Perrie Mans	Alex Higgins	8-4
1978	Alex Higgins	Cliff Thorburn	7-5
1977	Doug Mountjoy	Ray Reardon	7-6
1976	Ray Reardon	Graham Miles	7-3
1975	John Spencer	Ray Reardon	9-8

Recent Snooker Masters Winners

Considering the snooker Masters winners of the past decade, Ronnie O’Sullivan has been a major force. He won the tournament three times in this period, in 2016, 2017, and 2024. His victories in 2016 and 2017 were part of a run that cemented his status as the player with the most Masters titles.

While top players have consistently featured, the Masters has also seen new names etched on the trophy in recent years. Yan Bingtao’s win in 2021 was a significant moment, as he became the youngest Masters champion since O’Sullivan himself. Similarly, other champions like Mark Allen, Stuart Bingham, and Shaun Murphy have all captured their first or second Masters titles, preventing any single player from completely dominating the event for a long stretch.

Moreover, the finals have also varied in competitiveness. Some have been tight, with close scores like 10-8 and 10-7. However, there have also been more one-sided finals, such as O’Sullivan’s dominant 10-1 win in 2016 and Shaun Murphy’s 10-2 victory in 2015. This just goes to show what a dynamic game snooker really is, and how it can fascinate the viewers.

Snooker Masters Winners by Country

The vast majority of Masters titles have been won by players from the four home nations of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England, in particular, has produced the most champions, with players like Ronnie O’Sullivan, Steve Davis, and Judd Trump accounting for a large portion of the victories.

Scotland’s Stephen Hendry and John Higgins, and Wales’ Mark Williams and Ray Reardon have also been multiple winners. Northern Ireland’s Alex Higgins and Mark Allen have also lifted the trophy. While the UK has a firm grasp on the record, the tournament has seen important wins from players representing other nations, which shows the global growth of the sport.

Neil Robertson became the first Australian to win the Masters in 2012. He also won a second title in 2022, securing his place as one of the most successful non-UK players. Also, the recent success of Chinese players is quite noteworthy in the Masters.

Ding Junhui was the first Chinese champion in 2011, and Yan Bingtao’s win in 2021 was a historic moment, as he became the youngest Masters champion since Ronnie O’Sullivan. Perrie Mans from South Africa won the tournament in 1979, providing an early example of an international champion. These victories underscore the growing influence of non-UK players on the professional tour.

FAQs

Who Has Won the Most Snooker Masters Titles?

Ronnie O’Sullivan has won the most snooker Masters titles, a total of eight.

Who Was the First Winner of the Snooker Masters?

John Spencer was the first winner of the snooker Masters, which began in 1975.

When Is the Next Snooker Masters Held?

The next snooker Masters will be held in January 2026.

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