The PDC Autumn Series has been moved from Hildesheim to Niedernhausen for September's six days of action due to issues with travel over to the initial venue.

Five Players Championship events are due to take place from September 12-16; with a World Series of Darts Qualifier before that on September 11 comprising the PDC Autumn Series; but that was put in jeopardy initially.

Flights over to Hannover had been cancelled with many players having to potentially take multiple flights to reach Hildesheim. But now a solution has been found; with the Conference Centre at the H+ Hotel in Niedernhausen set to host the events.

There were also potential concerns about the lack of a bubble at Halle 39; but the venue and on-site hotel will now have a secure and exclusive bubble for the duration of the tournaments; now it has been moved.

Change made due to "ever evolving pandemic situation" and "challenging" travel conditions - Porter

"This change has been carefully considered in response to the ever evolving pandemic situation in different territories," said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter. "As with everything we have done since returning to action, the health and safety of our players and staff is our top priority; and we believe this is the right thing to do.

"We have a large number of non-UK Tour Card Holders and staging events outside the UK is absolutely fair; but only if it can be done under satisfactory conditions, and we will be able to achieve that in Niedernhausen.

"Following several flight cancellations in to Hannover and the confirmation of the World Series Finals in Salzburg being able to take place immediately afterwards; it became apparent that travel to and from Hildesheim would be more challenging; and with players and staff due to be spread across various hotels; we have worked with our partners at PDC Europe and the PDPA to replicate the bubble environment that has worked so well for us in Milton Keynes.

"We will provide transport for players from Frankfurt airport where possible; and are establishing testing protocols to ensure the events are played in a fully quarantined environment.

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