THE World Grand Prix is underway – with some of the biggest names in darts featuring in Leicester.
Last year, Luke Humphries claimed his first major TV title after coming from behind to beat Gerwyn Price 5-2 in the final.
Since then, Cool Hand has claimed even more accolades, most notably becoming world champion in January.
This week, Humphries will be aiming to join Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in becoming the third player to retain the prestigious crown.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler was hoping to stop the World No1 as he made his World Grand Prix debut this month.
The 17-year-old star has gone from strength to strength since losing to Humphries in the World Championship final in January.
But Littler could not make it after the first round after a tough draw against world No 4 Rob Cross, who beat him in a thriller.
When is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024?
- The World Grand Prix Darts 2024 will begin on Monday, October 7.
- The tournament will run until Sunday, October 13.
- The Mattioli Arena in Leicester will host.
What is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 format?
32 of the world’s top players will compete for the coveted title in Leicester.
The World Grand Prix is one of the most unique tournaments in the darts calendar with its double-in and double-out format.
Every player will start on the usual 501, but they must begin and finish on either a double or the bull.
- First round – best of three sets
- Second round – best of five sets
- Quarter-finals – best of five sets
- Semi-finals – best of seven sets
- Final – best of nine sets
What TV channel is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
- The World Grand Prix Darts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action on the Sky Sports/NOW app.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
World Grand Prix Darts 2024 schedule
Here is the full schedule for the World Grand Prix:
Monday, October 7
8x First Round matches
- Josh Rock 0-2 Ryan Joyce
- Brendan Dolan 0-2 Martin Schindler
- Jonny Clayton 2-0 Ritchie Edhouse
- Nathan Aspinall 2-1 Ryan Searle
- Raymond van Barneveld 1-2 Ricardo Pietreczko
- Luke Humphries 2-1 Stephen Bunting
- Rob Cross 2-1 Luke Littler
- Gian van Veen 0-2 Ross Smith
Tuesday, October 8 (times approx.)
8x First Round matches
- Dave Chisnall vs Cameron Menzies (6.15pm)
- Luke Woodhouse vs Dimitri Van den Bergh (6.45pm)
- Mike De Decker vs Damon Heta (7.15pm)
- Peter Wright vs James Wade (7.45pm)
- Gerwyn Price vs Danny Noppert (8.15pm)
- Michael Smith vs Gary Anderson (8.45pm)
- Michael van Gerwen vs Daryl Gurney (9.15pm)
- Chris Dobey vs Joe Cullen (9.45pm)
Wednesday, October 9 (7pm BST)
4x Second Round matches – order of games TBC
- Luke Humphries vs Ricardo Pietreczko
- Jonny Clayton vs Ross Smith
- Rob Cross vs Martin Schindler
- Nathan Aspinall vs Ryan Joyce
Thursday, October 10 (7pm BST)
4x Second Round matches – order of games TBC
- M Smith/Anderson vs De Decker/Heta
- Price/Noppert vs Wright/Wade
- Van Gerwen/Gurney vs Dobey/Cullen
- Chisnall/Menzies vs Woodhouse/Van den Bergh
Friday, October 11 (7pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Saturday, October 12 (8.30pm BST)
Semi-Finals
Sunday, October 13 (8pm BST)
Final
