First MAD title matches set to take place: Schedule and stream here

The first MAD title matches are set to take place immediately after the launch which took place earlier on Saturday evening.

This sees a Championship Title system inspired by boxing and MMA take place where bids can be put in to challenge the respective champions in the different parts of the MAD pyramid.

They have to be defended on a 4-weekly cycle for Super Regional champions and for other champions, it will be 5-weekly with there being Super Regional, National, Continental and finally World level.

John O'Shea is the first MAD European Champion and the current World Master takes on a tough task in his first tie as he takes on James Richardson from 17:30pm.

Following that, a tantalising affair which sees Jim Williams who will be the first Welsh Champion take on Richie Burnett, former Lakeside World Champion. Ryan Hogarth and Gary Stone will battle for the vacant Scottish Championship.

Paul Hogan and Darryl Fitton follows with ‘Crocodile Dundee’ defending his English Championship against ‘The Dazzler’. While Wayne Warren as the current BDO World Champion will be the first MAD World Champion and will take on Scott Mitchell.

MAD (Modern Amateur Darts) - The Dawn Schedule

17:30 John O'Shea v James Richardson (European title, best of 17 legs)

18:30 Jim Williams v Richie Burnett (Welsh title, best of 15 legs)

19:30 Ryan Hogarth v Gary Stone (Scottish title, best of 15 legs)

20:30 Paul Hogan v Darryl Fitton (English title, best of 15 legs)

21:30 Wayne Warren v Scott Mitchell (World title, best of 21 legs)

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