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SMPT Players Player Of The Season 2025-26

A season of incredible competition. Countless memorable matches. Five outstanding nominees. But only one can be crowned the Players’ Player of the Season.

8 Jul 2026

World Masters

Andrew Leckey wins the 2026 World Masters

Andrew Leckey beats Andrew Hudson 9-8 to win the 2026 World Masters.

Nigel Nicholls of England and Richard Arran of Wales take home bronze medals while James Pickthall beats Ian McElroy in the Plate and Stephen O’Neill wins the Shield against Shane West.,

25 Apr 2026

Belfast Open Pairs

Stuart Cochrane and Steven Stafford retain the Belfast Open Pairs 2026

Stuart Cochrane and Steven Stafford retain the Belfast Open Pairs 2026 after beating Ciaran Green and Jonathan Jacob 9-7.

David Studden and Ed Sawbridge took the Plate after beating Jamie Beatty and Caolan Mckenna 10-5.

24 Apr 2026

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World Masters

World Masters 2026 draw

The draw for the 2026 World Masters has now been made. You can see the groups below or the full draw on Tournament Software here. The draw for the Belfast Open on the Friday 24th April has also been published here on Tournament Software.

8 Apr 2026

English Masters

Alastair McCrea wins the English Masters 2026

Alastair McCrea beats Matt Sifford 11-6 in the final of the English Masters.

Matty Worden and Gary McNabb take home bronze medals while Paul Doherty beat Richard Arran in the Plate and Gunnar Frantzen wins the Shield over Stephen Proctor.

21 Feb 2026

English Masters

English Masters 2026 draw

The draw for the 2026 English Masters has now been made.

9 Feb 2026

British Open

Chris Coates wins the 2026 British Open

Chris Coates beats Matty Worden 10-8 in the 2026 British Open final at Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club.

Stephen Williams beat Paul Doherty in the Plate final, while John Lax won the Shield against Anthony Tennyson.

10 Jan 2026

British Open

British Open 2026 draw

The draw for the 2026 British Open at Leicester Indoor Bowls and Social club has now taken place.

30 Dec 2025

Short Mat Players Tour announces dates for the 2026/27 season

The Short Mat Players Tour is delighted to unveil the full schedule for the 2026/27 season, featuring an exciting line-up of world class competitions across the UK, Ireland and Norway.

10 Dec 2025

Falcon Bowling and Social Club

28 Aug 2026

World Cup 2026 is invite only

Falcon Bowling and Social Club

29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Fully booked

Belfast Indoor Bowls Club

19 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026

Fully booked

Skien Fritidspark

24 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Entries open

World Fours Masters

Falcon Bowling and Social Club

28 Nov 2026

Entries open

World Pairs Masters

Falcon Bowling and Social Club

29 Nov 2026

Entries open

British Open

Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club

9 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2027

Fully booked

English Masters

Falcon Bowling and Social Club

20 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2027

Entries open: Sat, 01 Aug 2026, 19:00

Belfast Open Pairs

Belfast Indoor Bowls Club

23 Apr 2027

Entries open: Tue, 01 Sept 2026, 19:00

World Masters

Belfast Indoor Bowls Club

24 Apr 2027 - 25 Apr 2027

Entries open: Tue, 01 Sept 2026, 19:00