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World Grand Prix of Darts Begins in Leicester as 32-Player Field Faces Double-Start Test

The event’s rare double-start format looms over title favorite Luke Littler, heightening upset risk in the opening sets.

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Overview

  • The seven-day major runs October 6–12 at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena in a 32-player straight knockout.
  • World No. 1 Luke Humphries opens against Nathan Aspinall on Monday evening in one of eight first-round matches.
  • No. 2 seed Luke Littler plays Gian van Veen on Tuesday night after admitting he dislikes the tournament’s double-start rule.
  • Defending champion Mike De Decker starts against Peter Wright on Tuesday, with the winner set to meet Littler or van Veen in round two.
  • Every session airs live on Sky Sports in the UK, with DAZN, Viaplay and PDCTV carrying coverage internationally, and the £600,000 prize fund pays £120,000 to the winner.