Preview Tuesday night Grand Slam of Darts: Van Gerwen-Anderson, Littler, Greaves and Van Veen headline

The 2025 Grand Slam of Darts continues in Wolverhampton, with Tuesday night marking the decisive final games for groups E to H. With knockout places on the line, several big names must deliver under pressure.

The Grand Slam of Darts has a unique format, different from every other major. The tournament consists of a group-style format that sees the top two from each group progress into the last 16. Luke Littler is the current reigning champion and will be looking to make it three wins from three in his final game against Daryl Gurney. Tuesday night will see either Michael van Gerwen or Gary Anderson progress from group G alongside Niko Springer.

The evening in Wolverhampton will be kicked off with the duel between Jonny Clayton and Danny Noppert. For Clayton, nothing more is at stake. After defeats against Cameron Crabtree and Lukas Wenig, qualification chances are gone for the 51-year-old Welshman.

Noppert, on the other hand, is already sure of a place in the last 16 after two consecutive wins that see him sit top of the table. The Dutchman has been on form as of late, and will be hoping to make it three wins from three against the "Ferret".

Both debutants in Wolverhampton, Springer and Greaves, have impressed in patches. The German talent will be looking to top the group with a third victory, while Greaves aims to pick up her first, despite two outstanding performances.

Greaves has averaged 102 and 101 in her last two games, the highest average of any loser so far this Grand Slam campaign.

The reigning Grand Slam champion, Luke Littler, takes on Daryl Gurney, who has already confirmed his exit after losses to both Connor Scutt and Karel Sedlacek. Littler averaged 105 in the last game, in a 5-3 win over Scutt, whose big fish finish proved not enough to get past the reigning champ. 

This Group H game is set to be a cagey affair, with both players yet to confirm their place in the knockouts. Cam Crabtree sits 2nd with a three-leg difference, while Lukas Wenig sits 3rd with a one-leg difference.

Crabtree got off to a flying start with a 5-1 win over the "Ferret", pinning 100% of his doubles, an impressive debut. Wenig also picked up the points against Clayton with a 5-3 win, where he averaged just shy of 94.

This is the final game in Group E, where the second qualification spot is still up for grabs. Defending champion Luke Littler has already qualified and sits ahead, so this match will decide who joins him. Sedlacek pulled off a crucial 5-3 win over Daryl Gurney, but it came after missing ten match darts. With the pressure of elimination, will we see something similar in Sedlacek's game ot will he thrive under the pressure?

This is arguably the headline of the evening: two former World Champions going head-to-head with everything to play for. Van Gerwen, always a powerhouse, will want to stamp his authority early, using scoring pressure to dominate and take control of the tie. Anderson, meanwhile, brings a wealth of experience and the mindset of someone who knows how to get the job done under pressure. The winner of the tie will join Niko Springer in the last 16.

This match is crucial for Nijman if he is to stand any chance of progressing. The Dutchman sits third and will need Josh Rock to fall short if he is to continue in the Grand Slam of Darts. For Ashton, it’s a chance to make a mark on the big stage. Ashton comes into this as the standout women’s champion, having claimed the Women’s World Matchplay, looking to translate her success after two consecutive losses.

A blockbuster draw of rising talent, van Veen versus Rock, promises fireworks with both players firing at the top in recent months. Both players have shown they can produce at a high level this year, but for Rock, the game is a must-win as he looks to finish in the top two and continue his Premier League hopes. 

For van Veen, he already sits top of the group and will be looking to build his confidence heading into the knockouts as he looks to win his second title in recent weeks.