Schedule Sunday afternoon at 2023 European Championship Darts including Michael van Gerwen v Gian van Veen

Eight names still have a chance to win the title at the European Darts Championship. Sunday afternoon the four quarter-finals are scheduled as four will try to reach the semifinals of the tournament in Dortmund.

Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen face each other in the last eight. Van Gerwen won from Madars Razma (6-5) and Ricardo Pietreczko (10-7) in his first two matches, while Van Veen was too strong for Damon Heta (6-1) and Daryl Gurney (10-6). It will be only the first meeting between the two compatriots. Van Gerwen is obviously the big favorite, but Van Veen has already shown he can surprise the big names this season with victories over Joe Cullen, Dave Chisnall, Nathan Aspinall and Jonny Clayton, among others. Joe Cullen, Nathan Aspinall and Jonny Clayton;

Danny Noppert is also in action, having dealt with Andrew Gilding (6-0) and Rob Cross (10-7) earlier this European Darts Championship. He now faces Gerwyn Price, an opponent of even greater stature. 'The Iceman' made it to the last eight after victories over Keane Barry (6-1) and Nathan Aspinall (10-5). The head-to-head is 11-3 comfortably in favor of the Welshman, who has not lost to Noppert since July 2020.

In the first quarterfinal, Peter Wright and Chris Dobey cross swords after Wright took out Gabriel Clemens (6-5) and Michael Smith (10-4) in succession. Dobey picked up wins against Dave Chisnall (6-2) and Stephen Bunting (10-8). The two men are almost no different in the balance between them. Wright won five of the nine encounters, although three of the last four duels were won by Dobey.

There is also another meeting between James Wade and Luke Humphries. Wade has had two easy matches against Dirk van Duijvenbode (6-3) and Jose de Sousa (10-1). Luke Humphries also has not been in trouble yet. He defeated Brendan Dolan (6-1) and Krzysztof Ratajski (10-5). The two Englishmen have already played 12 matches against each other, eight of which were won by Humphries. 'Cool Hand Luke' is already five duels unbeaten against Wade, who did manage to beat Humphries in the 2021 UK Open final.

This week's European Championship will be broadcast live by ITV. The 2023 European Darts Championship begins on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m.. On this evening, the first eight duels from the first round will be played. A day later, the remaining eight matches from the first round are scheduled.

Saturday the second round will be completed, divided into an afternoon session and an evening session. The quarterfinals are on Sunday afternoon, followed by the semifinals and finals in the evening.

The PDC has provided £500,000 in prize money for this event. All 32 participants are guaranteed a £6,000 starting premium.

With a win in the first round, the proceeds rise to £10,000. This eventually rises further to £120,000 in prize money for the winner of the European Darts Championship.

Chris Dobey v Peter Wright

Gerwyn Price v Danny Noppert

Luke Humphries v James Wade

Michael van Gerwen v Gian van Veen