Group one
Group one was played on 5 and 6 January 2015. Shaun Murphy was to take part in this group, but he was replaced by Mark King due to a bacterial chest infection. Barry Hawkins was the first player to qualify for the winners group.
Group two
Group two was played on 7 and 8 January 2015. The group was won by Matthew Selt, who was a late replacement for Neil Robertson.
Group three
Group three was played on 19 and 20 January 2015. Ricky Walden was to take part this group, but he withdrew and was replaced by Peter Ebdon, who scheduled to play in group six before. Ali Carter won the group.
Group four
Group four was played on 21 and 22 January 2015. Martin Gould was to play in this group, but he moved to group six and was replaced by David Gilbert. Stuart Bingham was the fourth player to qualify for the winners group.
Group five
Group five was played on 26 and 27 January 2015. This round of group play was won by Mark Davis.
Group six
Group six was played on 28 and 29 January 2015. Martin Gould was to take part this group, but he withdrew and was replaced by Rod Lawler. Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the tournament ahead of this group and was replaced by Ben Woollaston, who went on to win the group.
Group seven
Group seven was played on 9 and 10 February 2015. Xiao Guodong was the last player to qualify for the winners group.