Overview
- Martin Schindler opened with a 6–4 win over 2023 world champion Michael Smith, who appeared physically impaired during his walk-on, and he next meets Nick Kenny.
- Ricardo Pietreczko beat William O’Connor 6–3 to make the last 32 and faces Gary Anderson on Saturday.
- Gabriel Clemens lost 3–6 to Josh Rock and Max Hopp fell 2–6 to Gerwyn Price, while Niko Springer withdrew before the event due to illness.
- Reigning Players Championship Finals winner Luke Humphries was knocked out by Gian van Veen on Friday; Luke Littler remains in the draw and plays Ross Smith next.
- The 64-player event continues today with rounds two and three and concludes Sunday, is streamed live on DAZN, and carries a £120,000 winner’s prize from a £600,000 purse.