Schedule confirmed for 2022 World Cup of Darts: Wales and Netherlands set to open tournament in Frankfurt

The schedule has been confirmed ahead of 2022 World Cup of Darts which is due to take place between June 16-19 in Frankfurt and with the first round split into two nights, Wales and Netherlands will open proceedings.

Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton return looking to regain the title from two years ago in facing Philippines first up. While Netherlands' new look duo of Danny Noppert and Dirk van Duijvenbode face Brazil. Michael van Gerwen is out due to impending surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

As well host nation aces Gabriel Clemens and Martin Schindler for Germany will face Spain, while former runner-ups Austria and Republic of Ireland will be in action on Thursday.

The first round will conclude on Friday evening with England, Belgium and Australia involved as well as defending champions Scotland.

2022 World Cup of Darts

Schedule of Play

Thursday June 16 (1900 local time)

First Round x8

Denmark v Singapore

New Zealand v Switzerland

Republic of Ireland v Canada

Austria v Finland

Northern Ireland v Gibraltar

Wales v Philippines

Germany v Spain

Netherlands v Brazil

Friday June 17 (1900 local time)

First Round x8

Latvia v Hungary

Poland v USA

Sweden v South Africa

Portugal v Italy

Australia v Lithuania

England v Czech Republic

Scotland v Hong Kong

Belgium v Japan

Saturday June 18

Afternoon Session (1300 local time)

Second Round x4

Evening Session (1900 local time)

Second Round x4

Sunday June 19

Afternoon Session (1300 local time)

Quarter-Finals

Evening Session (1900 local time)

Semi-Finals

Final