DRAW PDC Players Championship 34 | Fates revealed at final Pro Tour of 2025 with Minehead & Ally Pally qualification on the line
PDCThe final ProTour event of 2025 is upon us — Players Championship 34 — and with qualification for both the Players Championship Finals in Minehead and the PDC World Darts Championship at Ally Pally hanging in the balance, there’s everything to play for as the season reaches its dramatic close.
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A field stacked with tension and storylines takes centre stage in Wigan, where every leg could define a player’s year. Here’s a closer look at some of the standout ties and big names to watch as the race for spots intensifies.
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Reigning world champion Luke Littler headlines the field, drawn against Dutch youngster Jamai van den Herik. Littler’s form across the autumn has been nothing short of frightening, but every match matters as he looks to lock in for Minehead and build momentum toward his Ally Pally title defence.
A stacked draw means no shortage of box-office clashes. Luke Humphries opens against Martijn Dragt, keen to finish the ProTour year on a high as he continues to try and hold off Littler in the world rankings. Michael Smith meets William O’Connor in another headline-grabbing tie, while Dave Chisnall faces Jules van Dongen, who'll notably be throwing with his left hand once gain.
Peter Wright, meanwhile, faces Poland’s Tytus Kanik in a fixture that could decide whether the two-time world champion remains in the world’s top 32. Wright’s turbulent year leaves him in danger of missing key events, and an early exit here could seal that fate.
Elsewhere, Rob Cross meets Nick Kenny, while Nathan Aspinall battles Mervyn King. Raymond van Barneveld takes on Dominik Gruellich and Danny Noppert takes on Andy Baetens.
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From Stephen Bunting looking to cap off his season, to Wessel Nijman keen to be continuing his impressive year against Callan Rydz, this final Players Championship promises the usual mix of pressure, brilliance, and heartbreak that defines the PDC floor circuit.
By the end of the day, the Minehead line-up will be locked in — and so too will the list of players booking their tickets, or missing out, on Alexandra Palace. One final sprint remains before the sport’s biggest stage comes calling.
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DRAW 2025 PDC Players Championship 34
| Player 1 | Player 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Brooks | vs | Connor Scutt |
| Maximilian Czerwinski | vs | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| Stephen Bunting | vs | Owen Bates |
| Andy Boulton | vs | Dennie Olde Kalter |
| Mike De Decker | vs | Tom Bissell |
| Dom Taylor | vs | Martin Lukeman |
| Ryan Joyce | vs | Darius Labanauskas |
| George Killington | vs | Adam Hunt |
| Peter Wright | vs | Tytus Kanik |
| Kim Huybrechts | vs | Matt Campbell |
| Luke Littler | vs | Jamai van den Herik |
| Cam Crabtree | vs | Mario Vandenbogaerde |
| Raymond van Barneveld | vs | Dominik Gruellich |
| Stephen Burton | vs | Dylan Slevin |
| Chris Dobey | vs | Jim Williams |
| Wesley Plaisier | vs | Mensur Suljovic |
| Kevin Doets | vs | Nathan Rafferty |
| Tavis Dudeney | vs | Brendan Dolan |
| Ross Smith | vs | Benjamin Reus |
| Chris Landman | vs | Ricky Evans |
| Krzysztof Ratajski | vs | Justin Hood |
| Rusty-Jake Rodriguez | vs | Jelle Klaasen |
| Luke Humphries | vs | Martijn Dragt |
| Rob Owen | vs | Mickey Mansell |
| Ricardo Pietreczko | vs | Cor Dekker |
| Maik Kuivenhoven | vs | Haupai Puha |
| Wessel Nijman | vs | Callan Rydz |
| Rhys Griffin | vs | Ian White |
| Niels Zonneveld | vs | Brett Claydon |
| Carl Sneyd | vs | David Davies |
| Dirk van Duijvenbode | vs | Scott Waites |
| Steve Lennon | vs | Adam Paxton |
| Ritchie Edhouse | vs | Stefaan Henderyck |
| Leon Weber | vs | Jose De Sousa |
| Nathan Aspinall | vs | Mervyn King |
| Viktor Tingstrom | vs | Thomas Lovely |
| William O'Connor | vs | Michael Smith |
| Greg Ritchie | vs | Oskar Lukasiak |
| Niko Springer | vs | Berry van Peer |
| Jim Long | vs | Ryan Meikle |
| Rob Cross | vs | Nick Kenny |
| Ted Evetts | vs | Jeffrey De Graaf |
| Jermaine Wattimena | vs | Radek Szaganski |
| Alan Soutar | vs | Darryl Pilgrim |
| Daryl Gurney | vs | Michele Turetta |
| Stefan Bellmont | vs | Lee Cocks |
| Cameron Menzies | vs | James Hurrell |
| Madars Razma | vs | Christian Kist |
| Karel Sedlacek | vs | Thibault Tricole |
| Lukas Wenig | vs | Robert Grundy |
| Martin Schindler | vs | Danny Lauby |
| Patrick Geeraets | vs | Joshua Richardson |
| Joe Cullen | vs | Marvin van Velzen |
| Scott Williams | vs | Sebastian Bialecki |
| Luke Woodhouse | vs | William Borland |
| Adam Lipscombe | vs | Florian Hempel |
| Andrew Gilding | vs | Max Hopp |
| Richard Veenstra | vs | Adam Warner |
| Damon Heta | vs | Gabriel Clemens |
| Keane Barry | vs | Jitse Van der Wal |
| Dave Chisnall | vs | Jules van Dongen |
| Joe Hunt | vs | Graham Hall |
| Danny Noppert | vs | Andy Baetens |
| Matthew Dennant | vs | Darren Beveridge |
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Kieran WoodDarts Journalist
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He contributes to DartsNews.com, where he covers professional darts through news, match reports, analysis, and live coverage across the PDC calendar and major tournaments.
A key part of his work is on-site reporting from leading events. Kieran has covered the PDC World Darts Championship in person, reporting daily from the venue and providing first-hand insight from the tournament. During his coverage, he has conducted interviews with leading players including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price.
He is also one of the leading voices of the English-language Dartsnews Podcast, contributing regular analysis and discussion on developments across the professional darts circuit.
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- Well,I suppose if you don't play the tournaments ,then why should any player qualify? There are players who enter every tournament,and if they don't win it,they carry on, spending money they haven't won,yet certain players seem to think they should qualify. Winners only I thinkrick6714-11-2026
- Everyone knows what a fantastic champion Taylor was,but his performances in the seniors were poor. He wouldn't throw littler off stage,as he'd miss these days!!rick6712-11-2026
- He produced some impressive numbers in that qualifying campaign. I'm excited to see him compete at the World Championship once again, even if it will be difficult to replicate last year's success even with an improved performance, with the draw playing a huge role in determining his fortunes.Deduce635811-11-2026
- I often think about this very question. I think they should revive the format. They could even invite representatives from MODUS Super Series, with four series winners from the past year, and the ADC, with finalists from the Global Championship and perhaps other events. Why not throw in eligible representatives from the JDC and even the soft-tip game too?Deduce635811-11-2026
- So what if littler missed out, he doesnt have to enter everythingant10-11-2026
- Good, absolutely no loss if we never see this dancing goof ever again......no that is not fair. He absolutely cannot and has never been remotely able to dance!richieburnettrocks10-11-2026
- Yes Phil,now the money in the game is bigger than ever,you'd play littler. Well so would I! Retire on your memory Phil,and your successful careerrick6709-11-2026
- And why should he listen to you?Deduce635807-11-2026
- Ultimately it is a bye for whoever draws Barney. It will be another stroppy and sulky performance once he goes behind. Barney was excellent but really must completely call it a day now.richieburnettrocks07-11-2026
- I'm disappointed he was not able to secure a spot at the Grand Slam. With Carl Sneyd taking care of Daryl Gurney, he would have had to beat Andy Boulton before facing the winner of Sneyd vs Mensur Suljović for a Grand Slam spot. Unfortunately, after beating Filip Bereza comfortably, he succumbed to Boulton, and the board would ultimately be won by the highly inconsistent Carl Sneyd. Since he could instead have been drawn against the likes of Cristo Reyes, Dirk van Duijvenbode and Stephen Bunting, I think once Gurney was out of the picture he would have been favourite to win his board, and it seems like a massive missed opportunity to put 5 grand on his ranking and seal another major TV appearance ahead of the Worlds. The highs and lows of following Raymond van Barneveld!Deduce635806-11-2026






