Gary Anderson will face Raymond van Barneveld in a blockbuster opening round of the World Grand Prix Darts with Luke Littler to face rising Dutch star Gian van Veen.
Dutch icon Van Barneveld, who sealed his qualification in last-gasp fashion at the European Tour event in Basel, faces an intriguing clash against fellow veteran Anderson – the 2016 champion.
The 2025 World Grand Prix will take place at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena from October 6-12, as reigning champion Mike De Decker bids to retain the double-start title.
The Belgian will open his defence against veteran Peter Wright, with Michael van Gerwen up against Dirk van Duijvenbode in an all-Dutch encounter and world No 1 Luke Humphries going up against Nathan Aspinall.
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Watch every nine-darter that has been hit at the World Grand Prix…
World Grand Prix Draw
(1) Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall
(16) Martin Schindler vs Krzysztof Ratajski
(8) Chris Dobey vs Cameron Menzies
(9) Rob Cross vs Wessel Nijman
(4) Stephen Bunting vs Niko Springer
(13) Danny Noppert vs Jermaine Wattimena
(5) James Wade vs Joe Cullen
(12) Gary Anderson vs Raymond van Barneveld
(2) Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen
(15) Peter Wright vs Mike De Decker
(7) Gerwyn Price vs Ryan Searle
(10) Josh Rock vs Ryan Joyce
(3) Michael van Gerwen vs Dirk van Duijvenbode
(14) Ross Smith vs Daryl Gurney
(6) Jonny Clayton vsAndrew Gilding
(11) Damon Heta vs Luke Woodhouse
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We take a deep dive into the World Grand Prix. What is it? Where did it come from? And why is hated by so many players?
Monday
(9) Rob Cross vs Wessel Nijman
(16) Martin Schindler vs Krzysztof Ratajski
(8) Chris Dobey vs Cameron Menzies
(5) James Wade vs Joe Cullen
(13) Danny Noppert vs Jermaine Wattimena
(1) Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall
(12) Gary Anderson vs Raymond van Barneveld
(4) Stephen Bunting vs Niko Springer
Tuesday
(11) Damon Heta vs Luke Woodhouse
(14) Ross Smith vs Daryl Gurney
(6) Jonny Clayton vs Andrew Gilding
(7) Gerwyn Price vs Ryan Searle
(2) Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen
(3) Michael van Gerwen vs Dirk van Duijvenbode
(15) Peter Wright vs Mike De Decker
(10) Josh Rock vs Ryan Joyce
Dave Chisnall is one of several high-profile absentees at this year’s World Grand Prix, with 2023 World Champion Michael Smith and last year’s semi-finalist Dimitri Van den Bergh also missing out.
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Highlights of the World Grand Prix 2024 between Luke Humphries and Mike De Decker
The 2025 BoyleSports World Grand Prix will take place at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, from October 6-12, as 32 of the world’s top stars compete in one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments.
Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries are set to be joined by world champion Luke Littler in headlining this year’s field.
Mike De Decker sensationally stormed to his first Premier Event title at last year’s event.
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