2025 Grand Slam of Darts: Rules, Participants, and Where to Watch the Tournament!

Get ready for one of the most exciting competitions in the United Kingdom. The 2025 Grand Slam of Darts kicks off this Saturday, November 8, with major names such as Englishmen Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, and Welshman Gerwyn Price — and yes, you can place Sports Bets and enjoy the thrill.

Organized by the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation), the tournament will celebrate its 19th edition and continue in its traditional venue in Wolverhampton, England. The WV Active Aldersley will once again host matches defined by precision, mental control, and the intense tension that makes the West Midlands tournament so popular.

DAZN will broadcast every match, so stay tuned to the streaming platform to follow all the excitement of the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts. But to understand how the competition works — its format, rules, and participants — we’ve prepared this complete guide, including odds that serve as a risk indicator to help you, perhaps, hit the Bullseye!

Rules of the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts

The 2025 Grand Slam of Darts begins with the Group Stage, featuring eight groups of four players each. This phase follows a Round-Robin format, where each player faces the other three in their group once. The top two advance to the knockout stage, with each victory worth two points.

Then comes the knockout stage, starting with the Second Round and continuing to the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final. Matches are decided based on the total number of Legs won — with Legs being the individual games within a match — and in case of a tie, the head-to-head result determines the tiebreaker.

It’s worth noting that the number of Legs per match increases as the tournament progresses. Starting with nine in the Group Stage, it goes up to 19 in the Second Round and 31 in the remaining knockout rounds.

Additionally, scoring depends on which section of the dartboard the player hits, with each dart worth between 1 and 50 points — 50 being the Bullseye value, achieved when the player hits the center of the board. With three darts, the maximum possible score is 180, known as a Ton 80.

Prize Money for the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts

Along with the Eric Bristow Trophy — honoring the legendary English champion and PDC founder — the winner will take home the largest share of the £650,000 total prize pool: £150,000 for the champion returning from Wolverhampton in glory.

The runner-up will earn £70,000, slightly more than the £50,000 awarded to semifinalists. Quarterfinalists will receive £25,000, and those reaching the Second Round will take home £12,250.

Additionally, group winners will each receive a £3,500 bonus. The third-placed players in each group will get £8,000, while the bottom-ranked participants will earn £5,000.

Schedule for the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts

Starting on Saturday, November 8, the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts will last a total of eight days. Check out the full schedule below:

• Group Stage (First Match): November 8
• Group Stage (Second Match): November 9
• Group Stage (Third Match): November 10–11
• Second Round (Knockout): November 12–13
• Quarterfinals (Knockout): November 14–15
• Semifinals (Knockout): November 16
• Final (Knockout): November 16

Groups and Participants of the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts

The 2025 Grand Slam of Darts will feature 32 players, with qualification based on several criteria. There are 24 spots determined by performance in PDC tournaments and another eight awarded through a qualifying event known as the PDC Tour Card Qualifier.

Up to 16 players who reached televised PDC event finals over the past year qualify directly — and this year, ten players earned their place this way: Dutchmen Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen, Welshmen Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price, Irishmen Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney, and Englishmen Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Martin Lukeman, and James Wade.

Next, up to eight spots are granted based on performances in additional competitions — seven players qualified this way. Dutchman Jurjen van der Velde and Filipino Alexis Toylo were runners-up in the PDC World Youth Championship and PDC Asian Championship, respectively, while Lisa Ashton won the Women’s World Matchplay, and Alex Spellman took the CDC Continental Cup title.

Also on the list are three players who earned qualification through the Order of Merit — based on total prize money won: Cam Crabtree (PDC Development Tour), Stefan Bellmont (PDC Challenge Tour), and Beau Greaves (PDC Women’s Series).

Completing the lineup are winners of European Tour events: Englishmen Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting, Scotsman Gary Anderson, and Germans Martin Schindler and Niko Springer. Winners of Players Championship events also earned spots, including Englishman Chris Dobey and Australian Damon Heta.

Finally, the additional qualifying event took place on October 31 in Wigan — where notable names such as 2023 finalist Rob Cross, 2014 runner-up Dave Chisnall, and record-holder Dimitri Van den Bergh (the player with the second-highest score ever in a match) were eliminated. Instead, the qualifiers were German Lukas Wenig, Czech Karel Sedláček, Dutchmen Wessel Nijman and Danny Noppert, and Englishmen Ricky Evans, Luke Woodhouse, Connor Scutt, and Michael Smith.

Check out below the eight groups for the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts and what you need to know about each participant:

Group A

Luke Humphries

At 30 years old, the experienced Luke Humphries is the current world number one in the PDC rankings and is expected to fight for the top, entering the stage to “I Predict a Riot” by Kaiser Chiefs. Champion of the 2025 Premier League of Darts, the 2025 World Masters, and the 2024 Players Championship Finals, the Englishman nicknamed Cool Hand Luke is also the current European runner-up.

Nathan Aspinall

Runner-up at the 2022 Grand Slam, Englishman Nathan Aspinall’s biggest achievements include the 2019 UK Open and the 2023 World Matchplay. “The Asp” qualified as the winner of the European Darts Trophy and the European Darts Open and, at 34, will walk on to “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers, mixed with a verse from Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.”

Michael Smith

Champion of the 2022 Grand Slam, Englishman Michael Smith also won the 2023 World Championship and qualified through the PDC Tour Card. “Bully Boy” advanced from the qualifying event and, at 35, will bring “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon to the tournament.

Alex Spellman

The experienced American Alex Spellman qualified for the tournament as the winner of the 2025 CDC Continental Cup. At 37, “The Jackal” will make his debut in the competition, having already won six CDC Pro Tour titles.

Group B

Martin Lukeman

The current Grand Slam runner-up, Martin Lukeman returns to the competition ranked 39th in the PDC. At 40 years old, the Englishman from Watford will try to live up to his nickname “Smash,” entering to “Lip Up Fatty” by Bad Manners. He was also the 2015 PDC Challenge Tour champion.

Jurjen van der Velde

Defeated by his fellow countryman Gian van Veen at the World Youth Championship, Dutch player Jurjen van der Velde boasts 11 titles in PDC youth tournaments, including the 2022 and 2025 Challenge Tour events. Ranked 147th and without a nickname, the 22-year-old walks on to “Crazy Crazy Nights” by Kiss.

Chris Dobey

Winner of the 2023 Masters, Englishman Chris Dobey qualified with victories at Players Championship 3 and 33. “Hollywood” has climbed three places in the rankings and is currently number 8. At 35, he’s aiming to surpass his 2016 run when he reached the Grand Slam quarterfinals.

Damon Heta

Still seeking his first PDC major title, Australian Damon Heta qualified with wins at Players Championship 13 and 20. “The Heat” brings the experience of his 38 years and a current 12th-place ranking.

Group C

Stephen Bunting

Qualified through victories at the International Darts Open and the Swiss Darts Trophy, Englishman Stephen Bunting aims to go beyond his 2023 semifinal appearance. At 40, “The Bullet” won the 2024 Masters and will enter to “Titanium” by David Guetta.

Martin Schindler

Thanks to his win at the Austrian Darts Open, German Martin Schindler is ranked 16th in the PDC and will try to advance past the group stage for the first time. “The Wall,” aged 29, walks on to “Ich Will” by Rammstein and also holds the third-highest losing average in Grand Slam history (109.15), achieved in his 5–2 loss to Dutchman Danny Noppert in 2024.

Luke Woodhouse

At 37, Englishman Luke Woodhouse also needed the PDC Tour Card qualifier to reach the Grand Slam. “Woody,” who won the PDC Challenge Tour in 2013, is looking to advance from the group stage for the first time, entering to “C’est la Vie” by Stereophonics.

Alexis Toylo

Runner-up at the PDC Asian Championship, Filipino Alexis Toylo will make his Grand Slam debut. At 33, “Cool Cat” has been playing darts since 2010 and will aim to become the first Asian to win the competition.

Group D

James Wade

Another seasoned name is Englishman James Wade, currently ranked 5th in the world. “The Machine” enters to “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John and holds 11 PDC titles. At 42, the left-hander is the current World Matchplay runner-up and will chase his first Grand Slam title, having finished runner-up in 2010, 2016, and 2020.

Gerwyn Price

Champion in 2018, 2019, and 2021, Welshman Gerwyn Price returns to the Grand Slam aiming to become the tournament’s second-most successful player — behind only Phil Taylor. At 40, “The Iceman” comes in as PDC World Cup runner-up and walks on to “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.

Ricky Evans

The PDC Tour Card gave Englishman Ricky Evans another shot to reach the knockout stages for the first time. “Rapid,” aged 35, has titles in the 2013 PDC Challenge Tour and 2011 PDC Youth Tour, and he’s known for frequently changing his walk-on music.

Stefan Bellmont

Making his Grand Slam debut, Swiss player Stefan Bellmont qualified via the Order of Merit. “Belli’s” strong performance on the PDC Challenge Tour earned him his spot, and he’ll enter to “Lift U Up” by Gotthard.

Group E

Luke Littler

Reigning Grand Slam champion Luke Littler turned professional in 2017 and continues to rise rapidly in his career. The right-handed Englishman, who walks on to “Greenlight” by Pitbull, qualified after winning five televised tournaments — including the last Grand Slam, plus the PDC World Championship, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and UK Open, all in 2025.

Daryl Gurney

At 39, Irishman Daryl Gurney won the World Cup alongside Josh Rock and now seeks his first Grand Slam title. His best performance came in 2017, reaching the quarterfinals. Playing darts since 1996, “Superchin” enters to “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.

Connor Scutt

One of the eight PDC Tour Card qualifiers, Englishman Connor Scutt returns to the Grand Slam determined to advance past the group stage. “The Sniper,” ranked 50th, has won the 2024 British Classic, the 2024 and 2025 British Pentathlon, the 2024 Denmark Open, and the 2024 PDC Challenge Tour.

Karel Sedláček

Playing darts since 1996, Czech player Karel Sedláček secured his spot via the PDC Tour Card. “Evil Charlie’s” main achievement is the 2018 Czech Open, and he currently sits 78th in the rankings. At 46, he’ll bring “Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation to the Grand Slam for the first time.

Group F

Gian van Veen

At 23, Dutchman Gian van Veen is chasing his first Grand Slam title and qualified as the reigning European Champion. One of 2023’s biggest revelations, “The Giant” holds the third-highest match average in tournament history — 114.71 in his 5–1 victory over Stephen Bunting in 2024.

Josh Rock

Recognized as the best young darts player and breakout star of 2022, Irishman Josh Rock was part of this year’s PDC World Cup winning team. At 24, “Rocky” will aim for his first individual title, entering to “Welcome to the Party” by DJ Krissy.

Wessel Nijman

Dutch player Wessel Nijman qualified via the PDC Tour Card and will play his second consecutive Grand Slam. At 25, he ranks 34th and is chasing his first career title.

Lisa Ashton

Winner of the 2025 Women’s World Matchplay, Englishwoman Lisa Ashton has 15 WDF titles to her name. At 55, “The Lancashire Rose” has played darts since 1992 and seeks her first PDC event victory, walking on to “On a Mission” by Gabriella Cilmi.

Group G

Michael van Gerwen

Another tournament veteran, Dutchman Michael van Gerwen, is a three-time Grand Slam champion (2015, 2016, 2017). At 36, “Mighty Mike” ranks third in the PDC and recently won the World Series of Darts Finals. He enters matches to “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, with an intro from “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” by Pink Floyd.

Gary Anderson

Currently 13th in the rankings, Scottish player Gary Anderson qualified through his victory at the European Darts Grand Prix. Runner-up in 2011 and 2018, “The Flying Scotsman,” aged 54, will chase his first title to the tune of “Jump Around” by House of Pain.

Niko Springer

German Niko Springer, aged 25, qualified through his performance at the Hungarian Darts Trophy. Ranked 56th, “Meenzer Bub” enters with confidence after winning the PDC Development Tour and PDC Europe Next Gen, walking on to “Legendary” by Welshly Arms.

Beau Greaves

With eight WDF titles and ranked 140th, Englishwoman Beau Greaves qualified through the Order of Merit, standing out in the 2025 PDC Women’s Series. At 22, “Beau ’n’ Arrow” has been playing since 2013 and will enter to “Rockin’ All Over the World” by Status Quo.

Group H

Jonny Clayton

Runner-up in both the PDC World Cup (representing Wales) and the World Masters, Jonny Clayton is ranked 6th and brings plenty of experience. At 51, “The Ferret” reached the Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2018 and 2021 and now seeks his first title, walking on to the classic “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry.

Cam Crabtree

Ranked 78th, Englishman Cam Crabtree qualified through the PDC Order of Merit, based on prize money earned in tournaments. “Shazam’s” strong performance on the PDC Challenge Tour was key to his qualification as he seeks his first title.

Danny Noppert

Champion of the 2022 UK Open, Dutchman Danny Noppert needed the PDC Tour Card to return to the Grand Slam. “The Freeze” has reached the round of 16 in each of the last three editions and, at 34, aims to go further this time, walking on to “High Hopes” by Panic! at the Disco.

Lukas Wenig

The experienced German Lukas Wenig will make his Grand Slam debut. Qualified via the PDC Tour Card, “Luu” has one notable title — the 2023 Modus Super Series Week Winner — and, at 31, will play his third PDC tournament.

How to bet on the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts?

You can open the page for each specific match and select your favorite market. You can bet on who will win the match regardless of the score, or use the Over and Under options for four markets: Highest Checkout of the match, Total 180s Over/Under 2.5, Total 180s in the match, and Total Legs. Additionally, the Handicap Bet can be applied to each player’s Leg market, ranging from -4.5 to +1.5 for either one.

If you like predicting the overall champion, you can also place a Future Bet by selecting the Competitions tab on the tournament page and choosing your pick for the title — either as a Single, Combo, or System bet.

Who is the favorite to win the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts?

Yes, odds are already available on Blaze’s 2025 Grand Slam of Darts page, where you can see the main title contenders (and potential underdogs). Keep in mind that odds change as bets come in, so they might look different when you open the page!

Defending champion Luke Littler is the current favorite at 3.0 odds, followed closely by 2023 winner Luke Humphries at 6.0. The third main contender is three-time champion Gerwyn Price at 9.0, along with the promising Dutchman Gian van Veen at 10.0.

Another three-time winner, Michael van Gerwen, has a 13.0 chance — the same as Irish player Josh Rock. Next comes Englishman Stephen Bunting at 17.0, followed by three players tied at 20.0: Welshman Jonny Clayton, Australian Chris Dobey, and 2022 runner-up Nathan Aspinall.

Other strong contenders include Dutchman Wessel Nijman at 25.0, while compatriot Danny Noppert is listed at 30.0 — tied with Scotsman Gary Anderson and Englishman James Wade, both multiple-time runners-up.

German player Martin Schindler stands at 40.0, while three participants are tied at 50.0: rising star Beau Greaves, 2022 champion Michael Smith, and Australian Damon Heta.

As for the biggest longshots, the experienced Lisa Ashton is seen as the least likely to win, with odds of 250.0. Just ahead of her is Swiss player Stefan Bellmont at 175.0, while Dutchman Jurjen van der Velde sits at 150.0.

Other names not drawing much betting enthusiasm include German Lukas Wenig and Filipino Alexis Toylo, both at 140.0. Ahead of them are American Alex Spellman and Czech player Karel Sedláček, each with 125.0 odds.

Bet on Darts at Blaze!

Ready to feel the excitement of the Grand Slam of Darts? Whether you’re rooting for England to extend its dominance, for young talents like Luke Littler, or for Beau Greaves or Lisa Ashton to make history as the first female champion of the tournament, rest assured — MESP Ordinance No. 36 allows you to bet on the competition!

Before betting, always study the rules, stats, and data to better plan your predictions. This doesn’t guarantee success — since luck still plays a role — but it increases your chances of making informed decisions. For more tips, check out our Sports Betting Encyclopedia!

Remember, betting on Darts or any other sport is meant to be a fun hobby — not a source of income, investment, or profession. Only bet with money you can afford to lose and always within your financial limits, as betting can pose mental health and financial risks if done irresponsibly.

Agreed? Then stay tuned, plan your experience, and enjoy thrilling matches straight from Wolverhampton. Bet on the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts at Blaze — and good luck!