Van Barneveld will play his ninth Euro Tour tournament of the season in Trier. A stark contrast to last year, in which 'Barney' qualified for only three of the thirteen Euro Tour tournaments.
The 56-year-old Dutchman will play George Killington in the first round of the European Darts Matchplay. Should he manage to beat 'The Killer', a clash with Michael van Gerwen awaits in the second round.
Kim Huybrechts is gearing up for an important match against Keane Barry. The Belgian is still in the race for qualification for the World Matchplay. A win over the Irishman will give the Belgian some extra air in the qualifying race.
The evening session kicks off with a duel between Liam Maendl-Lawrance v Marko Kantele which is sure to go the distance time wise, before a German encounter is scheduled between Fabian Herz and Ricardo Pietreczko.
Eleven-time major-winner James Wade faces off with William O'Connor for a spot in the last 32. Jose de Sousa meets Gabriel Clemens in one of the evening session's top ties, before Simon Whitlock faces James Wilson. Dessert of the evening will be accounted for by Luke Woodhouse and Stephen Bunting.
Where can I watch the European Darts Matchplay live?
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The European Darts Matchplay can be watched fans via PDC TV. A subscription is required to access this live stream.
How much prize money is to be won?
During each Euro Tour tournament, £175,000 in prize money is distributed. All qualifiers are guaranteed £1,250, while the top 16 players on the placement list at the European Darts Matchplay will receive £2,500 anyway. However, these 16 players must win their first game in the second round for the prize money to actually count toward the world rankings and other rankings.
Per victory, the prize money earned increases. For example, the finalists already receive a minimum of £12,000. The winner of the tournament goes home with the top prize of 30,000 pounds.
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The draw for the 2023 Interwetten European Darts Matchplay (ET10) has been made...
It's set to be a decisive weekend of action, as the race for World Matchplay qualification concludes in Trier!
👉 bit.ly/2023ET10Draw