The World Grand Prix is set to be held behind closed doors but not in Milton Keynes as it will move to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry for 2020.
The Citywest in Dublin, the usual venue for the World Grand Prix is out of action; due to a HSE licence agreement; which has seen the hotel & convention centre turned into an isolation facility and field hospital.
Also travel restrictions in terms of quarantine to and from Ireland have meant that the double start tournament was unable to be held on the Emerald Isle this year.
It will now take place from October 6-12; instead of the usual October 4-10 date to a venue familiar to darts; previously hosting Premier League and ProTour weekends in the past.
"The BoyleSports World Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the PDC calendar and whilst we're disappointed we will not be at the Citywest Convention Centre in 2020; we can now look forward to an exciting and entertaining event at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry," said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter.
"We saw an outstanding standard of play at the recent World Matchplay; and are sure that will continue in the World Grand Prix; which remains a challenging and unique event due to the double-start format.
"The Citywest Convention Centre remains part of our plans for 2021 and beyond; and we thank them for their support in exploring all options for the event to have taken place in Dublin this year."
Ricoh Arena Commercial Venue Director Paul Michael said: "We are really excited and honoured to be able to host the 2020 BoyleSports World Grand Prix behind closed doors.
"This event will strengthen our relationship with the PDC; and demonstrate the diversity of the venue and its ambition to encourage more elite sports to Coventry."
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