With the 2014 Champion of Champions set to get underway at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Monday 3rd November, the players and fixtures for the first two groups can be named.
Monday 3rd, Group 3 (first match at 1.00pm)
Ding Junhui (1) v Dominic Dale
Barry Hawkins (2) v John Higgins
Tuesday 4th, Group 2 (first match at 1.00pm)
Mark Selby (1) v Steve Davis
Judd Trump (2) v Stephen Maguire
The majority of the field have been competing in the International Championship in Chengdu, China this week and the Wednesday and Fridaygroups will be named as that tournament enters its closing stages. Ronnie O'Sullivan (Wednesday) and Neil Robertson (Friday) are already seeded into those groups.
With a £270,000 prize fund, including £100,000 for the ultimate winner, the Champion of Champions will be screened live throughout on ITV4 in the UK.
Tickets for the 2014 Champion of Champions are available fromwww.Theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000