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Chris Coates wins the 2026 British Open

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

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British Open 2026 draw

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

British Open 2025 statement

British Open

British Open 2025 statement

It was a very difficult weekend for everyone involved at the recent British Open that took place in York.

Following significant snowfall overnight on the Saturday evening, and extremely hazardous travelling conditions, the decision was made to cancel Sunday’s play, and subsequently the entire tournament.

7 Jan 2025

British Open 2025 cancelled

British Open

British Open 2025 cancelled

Due to the weather and driving conditions we have made the decision to cancel the British Open.

With freezing rain forecast later today we want to give people as much time as possible to make their journeys home.

Apologies for any inconvenience, we wish everyone a safe journey home.

4 Jan 2025

British Open 2025 draw

British Open

British Open 2025 draw

The draw for the 2025 British Open has now been made.

17 Dec 2024

Matty Worden wins the 2024 British Open

British Open

Matty Worden wins the 2024 British Open

Matty Worden beats Michael Doorey 14-7 in the final of the 2024 British Open.

Steven Roberts beats Paul Doherty 11-6 in the Plate and Roderick Dawson wins the Shield with a 13-9 victory over David Blundell.

6 Jan 2024

British Open 2024 Draw

British Open

British Open 2024 Draw

The draw for the 2024 British Open has now been made.

17 Dec 2023

Gary McNabb wins the 2023 British Open from the Short Mat Players Tour

British Open

Gary McNabb wins the 2023 British Open!

Gary McNabb successfully defends his title in York and claims his 5th SMPT title with an 11-6 victory over James John-Davies.

Lee Toleamn beats Andrew Carr 12-10 to claim the Plate and Daniel Sands takes a 9-6 victory over Mark McHugh to claim the Shield.

7 Jan 2023

British Open 2023 draw

British Open

British Open 2023 draw

The draw for the 2023 British Open has now taken place. You can see the groups here.

21 Dec 2022