Preview Tuesday night Grand Slam of Darts: Van Gerwen-Anderson, Littler, Greaves and Van Veen headline
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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.
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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.
Schedule Grand Slam of Darts 2025
| Date + time | Player 1 | Player 2 | |
| 9/11 19:15 | Jonny Clayton | v | Danny Noppert |
| 9/11 19:45 | Niko Springer | v | Beau Greaves |
| 9/11 20:15 | Luke Littler | v | Daryl Gurney |
| 9/11 20:45 | Lukas Wenig | v | Cameron Crabtree |
| 9/11 21:15 | Connor Scutt | v | Karel Sedlacek |
| 9/11 21:45 | Michael van Gerwen | v | Gary Anderson |
| 9/11 22:15 | Wessel Nijman | v | Lisa Ashton |
| 9/11 22:45 | Gian van Veen | v | Josh Rock |
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Jonny Clayton vs Danny Noppert (Group H)
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.
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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".
Niko Springer vs Beau Greaves (Group G)
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.
Luke Littler vs Daryl Gurney (Group E)
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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.
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Lukas Wenig vs Cam Crabtree (Group H)
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.
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Player Details: Cam Crabtree
| Total Earnings: | £84,425 |
| Order of Merit: | 95 |
| Highest Average: | 115.62 |
| Highest TV Average: | 102.07 |
Connor Scutt vs Karel Sedlacek (Group E)
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?
Michael van Gerwen vs Gary Anderson (Group G)
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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.
Wessel Nijman vs Lisa Ashton (Group F)
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.
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Gian van Veen vs Josh Rock (Group F)
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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.
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- Ultimately it is a bye for whoever draws Barney. It will be another stroppy and sulky performance once he goes behind. Barney was excellent but really must completely call it a day now.richieburnettrocks07-11-2026
- I'm disappointed he was not able to secure a spot at the Grand Slam. With Carl Sneyd taking care of Daryl Gurney, he would have had to beat Andy Boulton before facing the winner of Sneyd vs Mensur Suljović for a Grand Slam spot. Unfortunately, after beating Filip Bereza comfortably, he succumbed to Boulton, and the board would ultimately be won by the highly inconsistent Carl Sneyd. Since he could instead have been drawn against the likes of Cristo Reyes, Dirk van Duijvenbode and Stephen Bunting, I think once Gurney was out of the picture he would have been favourite to win his board, and it seems like a massive missed opportunity to put 5 grand on his ranking and seal another major TV appearance ahead of the Worlds. The highs and lows of following Raymond van Barneveld!Deduce635806-11-2026
- Probably i will receive a lot of backlash and hate for this reaction, but well, so be it. I am more than sick and tired of those lies of you Barry Hearn. How dare you defend yourself over the back of Fallon’s son! He has a disability and not an illness, so let me correct that for you! I know because I have the exact same disability. I have tried to reach out to Fallon in the past, and offered her to help her and her son, because I was struggling with the same problems, and I understood the boy. I wanted him to have finally someone who understood him. However she told me that she did not want my help, and I have respected Fallon’s choice. I have never asked Fallon for money. They don’t need money in that case. I only ever wanted the best for Fallon and Rory, but I have to be honest about the situation. Fallon should tell the true story and not be forced to tell lies. I don’t hate Fallon, and I don’t begrudge or envy a single penny that she gets, but this situation/case is just not fair. I hate the lies and the dishonesty and injustice. I don’t want Fallon to be hated because there is an unfair disadvantage created. Don’t proclaim your false lies over the back of Rory! I only stand for integrity and justice. I am precisely the one who always sticks up for Fallon. And you don't, you don't give a damn about them. You were never there for them, and now you only want to save your own position! You are just trying to talk your way out of your own bad behavior at the expense of someone with a disability. And to Fallon, I don’t know if this may ever reach you, and you read it, but I want you to know I love you and I love your son Rory very much, I am sorry how things developed and went. I hope you and Harriet are still friends. I am sorry if I were too persistent to you, or you experienced it that way, but it was never my intention. Please understand I have autism as well. As Barry Hearn would say, I am only just a human being too, and I also make mistakes and misjudge things sometimes. I promise you I did everything out of the deepest love and care for you and Rory. If I were you, I should just keep all the money, only please never be dishonest or tell lies anymore for Barry Hearn, or anyone else. I hope you have the best life, and I wish nothing more than the best for you. I have always loved the two of you. Farewell.Hiddo05-11-2026
- She is a professional. If darts is her income, she is a professional. Same as Adrian Lewis, Martin Adams. A tour card just means someone can play on the PDC tour. You could even make a case that Clayton wasn't a professional (until recently I believe) because he had employment elsewhere.BandB04-11-2026
- She's technically not a professional though as she doesn't hold a pro tour card.mr-pablo04-11-2026
- Such a shame that lakeside has been reduced to this. Fantastic venue,and previously a great tournament. Not any morerick6703-11-2026
- Seems to me that the top 16 players pick and choose whatever they want to play. Good,all the money will get spread out more. They get more money from exhibitions than tournaments so let them all withdrawrick6703-11-2026
- Play all legs and the winners split the pot. Luke gets the lot of he wins them all. If your occupation is darts player you can't enter, regardless of ability.BandB01-11-2026
- I'm quite a jaded person all things considered, but to be honest I found Beat Luke Littler to be pretty entertaining. It certainly wasn't seamless, which is to be expected given the lack of precedence, but I actually think the pacing was pretty good, the production was impressive, and there was a good sense of humour and levity to it. I think it was a very ambitious undertaking but one that, for the most part, paid off. I liked the system with the four pots and I think it added to the drama and intrigue. I enjoyed seeing the diverse range of entrants and learning about their backstories. I think the interactivity was pretty clever and well-integrated. The panel was a little incoherent at times; Lee Mack shone however, and his improvisational skills were appreciated during some more awkward interstitial moments. As far as the darts is concerned, it was a shame that the format didn't allow Littler to get into full flow. You obviously don't want him to steamroll everyone but you want to feel like you're getting the full Littler package rather than seeing him struggling to get out of first gear. I will say that his leg against Jayden Walker was very impressive, but it was mostly downhill from there. The attraction revolves around Littler being this untouchable, indomitable force, yet the format doesn't really allow him to fulfil that characterisation. As for Fallon Sherrock, she was mightily impressive and deserved the victory. It is a testament to her unshakeable character that she was able to bang in a 14-darter under such mind-bending pressure. Everything that has been said about the misleading marketing is valid, though they were clear about their eligibility criteria and were able to offload the responsibility somewhat by bringing the viewers into the decision-making process in real time. What is clear though, is that Fallon played the game according to the rules, and she should not be criticised for that, much less abused. I will admit though that it is a kick in the teeth for those true amateurs who committed time and money to the course, and I would also question those who think pub players would have no chance, given that some of Littler's winning legs were dispatched in 7 visits to the board! The great thing about darts is that it isn't so much that amateurs cannot replicate the feats of brilliance pulled off by professionals of the sport, than it is that they simply cannot replicate the consistency of their output, something that this format almost entirely removes from the equation. It should also be noted that, financially, Fallon certainly stands to benefit much less in relative terms from the paycheque than would your average pub thrower, as I'm sure she nets a fair income from the lucrative exhibition circuit alone. What I do hope is that she might use this as an opportunity to really build up a head of steam heading into the new season, as it seems long overdue that she come through Q-School and really take it to the pros on a week-in week-out basis, but whatever she chooses to do, she has certainly achieved enough already for one if not several lifetimes, so who am I to dictate terms? To conclude though, I will state once again that I found Beat Luke Littler to be a pretty enjoyable evening of entertainment. I do feel for the contestants who never actually had the chance to try their luck against the world #1, although I suppose it comes with the format, but all which inevitably raises the question: will Netflix be tempted to do it all again next year? It's hard to say. Whether it would be financially viable, I can't weigh in there. One point I have been making though, and which I touched on earlier, is that the entire concept relies on a public perception that Littler is more or less unbeatable, and that certainly hasn't been the case of late. If the execs had been trying to pitch the show in recent months while Littler has seemed vulnerable, rather than when he was mopping up almost every major title on the calendar, it would certainly be a tougher sell. We will have to see in about 6 months' time whether Littler can still reliably command perception as a near-unstoppable force in darts, and then we'll have a clearer idea about whether we should expect a second helping. Even as a one-off experiment though, and with all the controversy taken into account, I still don't think they disgraced themselves by any means, and that will probably be my lingering assessment of the event when all is said and done.Deduce635801-11-2026
- Fair play to Fallon. But...shows the mockery when a professional players wins what was meant to be an amateur v Pro event, Littlers performance was poor, and what about the players who didn't get a game? Would have been better if the pot was split amoungst all the winners and they all got a leg.BandB31-10-2026







