Bookings are closed for this event.
| Location | |
| Date | Sun 06 Dec 2015 |
| Entry Fee | £0.00 |
| Max Entries | 64 |
| Floor Surface | |
| Mat Type |
| 2025 | Chris Mcwhinnie / Andrew Leckey |
| 2024 | Gary McNabb / Martin McNicholl |
| 2023 | Ian Hobson / James Shaw |
| 2022 | Steve Buckett / Ben Pay |
| 2019 | James Shaw / Ian Hobson |
| 2018 | Alex Kley / Thomas Perris |
| 2017 | Pauline Beattie / Joe Beattie |
| 2016 | Liam Smith & Peter Roberts |
| 2015 | Lisa Douglas / Jal Richardson |
| 2014 | Michael Ivings / James Smith |
| 2013 | William Morrison / Jal Richardson |
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.
The draw for the 2026 British Open at Leicester Indoor Bowls and Social club has now taken place.
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.
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.
Kicking off in August 2026, the new season will once again bring together many of the world’s best short mat bowlers to compete for prestigious titles including the World Cup, the UK Open, and the season-ending Players Championships.
2026 / 2027 SMPT Season Schedule
World Cup – Friday 28 August 2026 – Falcon IBC
UK Open – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August 2026 – Falcon IBC
Irish Open – Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026 – Belfast IBC
Norwegian Open – Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2026 – Skien
World Fours Masters – Saturday 28 November 2026 – Falcon IBC
World Pairs Masters – Sunday 29 November 2026 – Falcon IBC
British Open – Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 January 2027 – Leicester IBC
English Masters – Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 February 2027 – Falcon IBC*
Belfast Open Pairs – Friday 23 April 2027 – Belfast IBC
World Masters – Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 April 2027 – Belfast IBC
Players Championships – Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 May 2027 – Falcon IBC
The SMPT team looks forward to welcoming returning competitors and new entrants alike. Further information on event formats, entry dates, and registration details will be made available on the SMPT website in the coming months.
The full schedule for the World Pairs Masters can be seen here
The recommended method to secure your entry into SMPT events is to enter online and pay through Paypal, however entry forms can be downloaded and sent by post with a cheque included. Any entry forms submitted without a cheque for the full price of entry will be void.
You will be sent confirmation once your entry has been approved.
