The draw for the third world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced some tough groups and with it, many intriguing matches. What is more, the magnificent hall at Skien Fritidspark provides a superb setting for the SMPT’s Show Mat, allowing players and spectators to witness games of special interest, which feature some of the sport’s top names who are competing at this year’s Norwegian Open.

Below are the confirmed fixtures for the 12 sessions of group games that will be played on Day One. This talented line-up consists of players from eight countries and includes seven winners of SMPT ranking events, five World Cup winners, two Order Of Merit winners and a selection of World, British Isles and National Champions, past and present.

One of our chosen games sees the current number one in the rankings, Jonathan Payne, take on his predecessor, Stephen Proctor. Then later in the day two Irish club mates, Trevor Brian and Jamie Crozier, will battle it out for local bragging rights!

Saturday’s Show Mat Fixtures (Day One):

09:00	Group 02	Paul Seaman	–	Jack Pye	H2H
09:50	Group 09	Mark Beattie	–	Elliott James	H2H
10:40	Group 19	Joseph Beattie	–	Christer Nordin	H2H
11:30	Group 03	Jamie Stiles	–	Tone Bøe	H2H
12:20	Group 13	James Trott	–	Dafydd Howell	H2H
13:10	Group 21	Peter Roberts	–	PJ Gallagher	H2H
14:00	Group 01	Glenn Harvey		Tommy Dahlgren	H2H
14:50	Group 12	Jonathan Payne	–	Stephen Proctor	H2H
15:40	Group 15	Jamie Crozier	–	Trevor Brian	H2H
16:30	Group 05	Ferdinand Frantzen	–	Stephen Jack	H2H
17:20	Group 11	Catherine McCrossan	–	Nigel Nicholls	H2H
18:10	Group 18	Gary Moore	–	Stephen Gale	H2H

The three Show Mat games for the final round of group games played on Sunday morning (Day Two) will be confirmed following the close of play on Day One.
You can follow the Live Scores for all Show Mat games and keep up to speed with the results of all other fixtures throughout the event via our website. Coverage of select Show Mat games will also be streamed via Facebook Live.

There’s no mat like the Show Mat!