Luke Humphries headlines line-up for second staging of BST Hyde Park Darts Championship exhibition tournament

Luke Humphries will be one of the major attractions this summer during the second edition of the BST Hyde Park Darts Championship in London. The event returns on Wednesday 8 July to the famous Great Oak Stage in Hyde Park. Alongside Humphries, Stephen Bunting, Nathan Aspinall and Fallon Sherrock will also appear at the oche for a knockout tournament in the British capital.

The event is part of the BST Hyde Park Open House festival and once again brings darts and entertainment together in a unique location. Former world champion Humphries will take on Premier League rival Bunting, while former World Matchplay winner Aspinall and former Women’s World Matchplay champion Sherrock complete the lineup.

In addition to the main tournament, a Pro-Am doubles event is also scheduled. In this, the darts players will be paired with well-known names from the entertainment world. Among those involved are Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton, YouTube star Behzinga, presenter Joe Swash and television personality AJ Odudu.

Often a showcase for concerts over the summer, this will add as a further string to bow to speak again for the festival of entertainment taking place at the iconic park.

“We’re delighted to see The Hyde Park Darts Championship return following the huge success of last year’s event," said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter amid the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.

“Having some of the sport’s biggest stars involved alongside well-known celebrity names creates a fantastic atmosphere and introduces darts to a wider audience in a unique setting.

“The Great Oak Stage provides an iconic backdrop for the event and we’re looking forward to another memorable evening as part of BST Hyde Park Open House.”

Last year saw Humphries win it beating Luke Littler in the final with Sherrock and Aspinall also being involved also last time out and also featured other facets of the darting coverage such as the PDC Darts Dancers and Sky Sports presenter Polly James doing interviews.