The PDC has announced the playing
schedule for the 2024
Masters. From Feb. 2 to 4, the top-24 players in the world rankings will compete for the title at the major tournament in Milton Keynes.
In the opening match,
Dirk van Duijvenbode will be in action against
Ryan Searle. The only Belgian participant at the Masters will also play on Friday. Dimitri van den Bergh faces James Wade in the first round. Defending champion Chris Dobey must also start the tournament from the first round. He meets Andrew Gilding for a spot in the last sixteen.
The top eight in the world rankings only enter the tournament from the last sixteen. Danny Noppert will play either Dave Chisnall or Martin Schindler in the second round on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3. Former world champions Rob Cross, Peter Wright and Gerwyn Price are also scheduled to play in the afternoon session.
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Playing schedule Masters 2024
Friday, Feb. 2 (from 7 p.m.)
First round
Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ryan Searle
Jonny Clayton v Krzysztof Ratajski
Dave Chisnall v Martin Schindler
Damon Heta v Gabriel Clemens
Dimitri Van den Bergh v James Wade
Chris Dobey v Andrew Gilding
Joe Cullen v Josh Rock
Stephen Bunting v Ross Smith
Saturday, Feb. 3
Afternoon session (from 1:45 p.m.)
Second round
Danny Noppert v Dave Chisnall/Martin Schindler
Rob Cross v Damon Heta/Gabriel Clemens
Peter Wright v Jonny Clayton/Krzysztof Ratajski
Gerwyn Price v Joe Cullen/Josh Rock
Evening session (from 8 p.m.)
Second round
Nathan Aspinall v Dirk van Duijvenbode/Ryan Searle
Luke Humphries v Stephen Bunting/Ross Smith
Michael van Gerwen v Chris Dobey/Andrew Gilding
Michael Smith v Dimitri Van den Bergh/James Wade
Sunday, Feb. 4
Afternoon session (from 1:45 p.m.)
Quarterfinal
Evening session (from 8 p.m.)
Semifinals
Final