The invitational 2026 Shanghai Masters was played from 27 July to 2 August 2026, at the Luwan Gymnasium, Shanghai, China.
The event was won by Judd Trump who beat Kyren Wilson by 11-6 in the final.

Grove was represented by Ding Junhui, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby and Wu Yize.

Mark Selby lost in round 1 beaten 6-5 by Zhou Yuelong.
Ding lost in round 2, beaten by Zhao Xintong (6-2) and to add to his disappointment he also missed the 15th red en route to a maximum in the 7th frame of that match and Zhao Xintong went on to whitewash Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals.
Wu Yize reached the semi-finals losing to Judd Trump,the eventual champion