Draw released for Players Championship 25: Wright set to face Anderson in pick of first round clashes
PDC
The draw has been released for Players Championship 25 which kicks off another weekend of action at Barnsley Metrodome and it is an important one at that.
ADVERTISEMENT
This is due to these two events being the last events before the cut off for the World Grand Prix; 27 players are still in with a mathematical chance of getting to CityWest in Dublin.
The main tie to come out of the first round draw is Peter Wright taking on Gary Anderson; in a battle of two of the best players in the world and also World Cup winning partners.
Ian White is once again number one seed; with Michael van Gerwen withdrawing after initially being entered for this double header. Gerwyn Price is number two seed after winning his latest European Tour event last weekend.
Click here for more information about the Pro Tour.
Players Championship 25
Last 128
Ian White - | - Alan Tabern
Nathan Derry - | - Niels Zonneveld
William O'Connor - | - Kim Huybrechts
Mike van Duivenbode - | - Mickey Mansell
Ricky Evans - | - Ryan Harrington
Michael Barnard - | - Ron Meulenkamp
Jeffrey De Zwaan - | - Robert Owen
Vincent Van der Meer - | - Richard North
Joe Cullen - | - Gavin Carlin
Martin Schindler - | - Jonathan Worsley
Max Hopp - | - Ryan Searle
Tony Newell - | - Matt Clark
Glen Durrant - | - Geert Nentjes
Ronny Huybrechts - | - Harry Ward
John Henderson - | - Luke Humphries
Zoran Lerchbacher - | - Reece Robinson
Daryl Gurney - | - Darren Webster
Christian Kist - | - Steve Lennon
Mervyn King - | - Yordi Meeuwisse
Josh Payne - | - Benito van de Pas
Jermaine Wattimena - | - Boris Koltsov
Steve West - | - Terry Temple
Stephen Bunting - | - Jelle Klaasen
Simon Stevenson - | - Ritchie Edhouse
Peter Wright - | - Gary Anderson
Mario Robbe - | - James Wilson
Simon Whitlock - | - Scott Baker
Ryan Joyce - | - Stephen Burton
Jonny Clayton - | - Raymond van Barneveld
Jamie Lewis - | - Brendan Dolan
Chris Dobey - | - Kevin Burness
Callan Rydz - | - Mark Wilson
Gerwyn Price - | - Rowby-John Rodriguez
Adrian Gray - | - Dirk van Duijvenbode
Jose De Sousa - | - Kirk Shepherd
Peter Hudson - | - Conan Whitehead
Jamie Hughes - | - Davy Van Baelen
Barrie Bates - | - Vincent Kamphuis
Michael Smith - | - Ross Smith
Mark Webster - | - Eddie Dootson
Mensur Suljovic - | - Tytus Kanik
Joe Murnan - | - Mark Dudbridge
Vincent van der Voort - | - Christian Bunse
Ted Evetts - | - Matthew Edgar
Adrian Lewis - | - Carl Wilkinson
Jose Justicia - | - Cody Harris
Danny Noppert - | - James Richardson
Andy Boulton - | - Mark McGeeney
Krzysztof Ratajski - | - Devon Petersen
Justin Pipe - | - Cristo Reyes
Dimitri Van den Bergh - | - Berry van Peer
Darius Labanauskas - | - Arron Monk
Rob Cross - | - Andy Jenkins
John Michael - | - Robert Thornton
Keegan Brown - | - Madars Razma
Maik Kuivenhoven - | - Adam Hunt
Dave Chisnall - | - Jamie Bain
Marko Kantele - | - Luke Woodhouse
Gabriel Clemens - | - Wayne Jones
Jan Dekker - | - Toni Alcinas
Nathan Aspinall - | - Cameron Menzies
Alan Norris - | - Bradley Brooks
Steve Beaton - | - Gary Eastwood
George Killington - | - Ryan Meikle
Last 128
Ian White - | - Alan Tabern
Nathan Derry - | - Niels Zonneveld
William O'Connor - | - Kim Huybrechts
Mike van Duivenbode - | - Mickey Mansell
Ricky Evans - | - Ryan Harrington
Michael Barnard - | - Ron Meulenkamp
Jeffrey De Zwaan - | - Robert Owen
Vincent Van der Meer - | - Richard North
Joe Cullen - | - Gavin Carlin
Martin Schindler - | - Jonathan Worsley
Max Hopp - | - Ryan Searle
Tony Newell - | - Matt Clark
Glen Durrant - | - Geert Nentjes
Ronny Huybrechts - | - Harry Ward
John Henderson - | - Luke Humphries
Zoran Lerchbacher - | - Reece Robinson
Daryl Gurney - | - Darren Webster
Christian Kist - | - Steve Lennon
Mervyn King - | - Yordi Meeuwisse
Josh Payne - | - Benito van de Pas
Jermaine Wattimena - | - Boris Koltsov
Steve West - | - Terry Temple
Stephen Bunting - | - Jelle Klaasen
Simon Stevenson - | - Ritchie Edhouse
Peter Wright - | - Gary Anderson
Mario Robbe - | - James Wilson
Simon Whitlock - | - Scott Baker
Ryan Joyce - | - Stephen Burton
Jonny Clayton - | - Raymond van Barneveld
Jamie Lewis - | - Brendan Dolan
Chris Dobey - | - Kevin Burness
Callan Rydz - | - Mark Wilson
Gerwyn Price - | - Rowby-John Rodriguez
Adrian Gray - | - Dirk van Duijvenbode
Jose De Sousa - | - Kirk Shepherd
Peter Hudson - | - Conan Whitehead
Jamie Hughes - | - Davy Van Baelen
Barrie Bates - | - Vincent Kamphuis
Michael Smith - | - Ross Smith
Mark Webster - | - Eddie Dootson
Mensur Suljovic - | - Tytus Kanik
Joe Murnan - | - Mark Dudbridge
Vincent van der Voort - | - Christian Bunse
Ted Evetts - | - Matthew Edgar
Adrian Lewis - | - Carl Wilkinson
Jose Justicia - | - Cody Harris
Danny Noppert - | - James Richardson
Andy Boulton - | - Mark McGeeney
Krzysztof Ratajski - | - Devon Petersen
Justin Pipe - | - Cristo Reyes
Dimitri Van den Bergh - | - Berry van Peer
Darius Labanauskas - | - Arron Monk
Rob Cross - | - Andy Jenkins
John Michael - | - Robert Thornton
Keegan Brown - | - Madars Razma
Maik Kuivenhoven - | - Adam Hunt
Dave Chisnall - | - Jamie Bain
Marko Kantele - | - Luke Woodhouse
Gabriel Clemens - | - Wayne Jones
Jan Dekker - | - Toni Alcinas
Nathan Aspinall - | - Cameron Menzies
Alan Norris - | - Bradley Brooks
Steve Beaton - | - Gary Eastwood
George Killington - | - Ryan Meikle
Samuel GillChief Content Officer
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of DartsNews.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy across professional darts coverage. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces, playing a central role in the development and daily operation of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has extensive experience in darts media and has been closely involved in coverage of the professional darts circuit for several years. Within the UK darts community, he is a recognised figure known for his consistent editorial output and ongoing reporting on major tournaments and developments across the PDC calendar.
In his current role, Samuel works closely with editors and writers to ensure content meets clear journalistic standards, with a focus on source verification, editorial consistency, and timely updates when new, confirmed information becomes available.
claps 0visitors 0
Just in
Popular news
Latest comments
- 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