The 1986 Matchroom Professional Championship was the inaugural edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place from 17 to 21 September 1986 in Southend-on-Sea, England.

[2][3] The tournament featured six professional players, all part of Barry Hearn's Matchroom Sport stable.

The tournament was won by Willie Thorne, who defeated Steve Davis 10–9 in the final.

[4][5][6] Thorne made a break of 137 in his opening match against Neal Foulds.

[7] The event was played at the same time as the 1986 Scottish Masters.