Overview
- World No. 1 Luke Littler beat David Davies 3-0 to move into the last 32, overcoming early pressure as Davies missed multiple set darts and struggled on doubles.
- Mensur Suljovic defeated Joe Cullen 3-1 to book a third‑round meeting with Littler, after which Cullen accused him of slow‑play 'cheating' and Suljovic denied any gamesmanship.
- Ninth seed and former champion Gerwyn Price was knocked out 3-0 by Wesley Plaisier, a standout upset that removes a projected quarterfinal against Littler from the bracket.
- Play pauses for the Christmas break with third‑round matches scheduled from December 27 to 30 before the tournament concludes January 1–3.
- Jonny Clayton advanced to round three by walkover following Dom Taylor’s reported removal for a failed drugs test, altering the second‑round slate.