Defending champion Rob Cross will face either Jeffrey de Zwaan or Nitin Kumar in what could be a tough second round for ‘Voltage’. World number one Michael van Gerwen meets Alan Tabern or Raymond Smith.
Two-time Gary Anderson could have a clash with Paul Nicholson, who faces Kevin Burness in the first round, while world number two Peter Wright will play against Toni Alcinas or Craig Ross.
Anastasia Dobromyslova will start her campaign against Ryan Joyce. She could play Simon Whitlock if she comes through her first match. Lisa Ashton will face Jan Dekker in the first round.