Overview

• Defending champion Luke Littler began his campaign with a 6-4 win over Simon Whitlock as Day 2’s afternoon session completed the first round.
• Saturday night’s second round features Rob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries vs Kevin Doets, Danny Noppert vs Josh Rock, and Mike De Decker vs Damon Heta.
• Additional second-round ties confirmed are Gerwyn Price vs Raymond van Barneveld, Chris Dobey vs Cameron Menzies, Luke Littler vs Jonny Clayton, and Dave Chisnall vs Ross Smith.
• Day 1 produced tight finishes as Humphries edged James Wade 6-5 after missed match darts and van Gerwen beat Wessel Nijman 6-5, highlighted by a 132 bull finish.
• Top seed Stephen Bunting exited 6-4 to Danny Noppert, while winners including Cross, Heta and De Decker helped finalize the weekend bracket at AFAS Live.