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The Grand Slam of Darts returns in November with high drama, big names and a packed schedule. Fans can expect upsets, tense group battles and a knockout phase that will test the best players in the sport.
Key details about the Grand Slam of Darts 2025
The field features top seeds and rising stars who qualified through multiple routes. Prize money, format and the match schedule all matter as players chase one of the season’s biggest titles.
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- Total prize fund: £650,000.
- Dates: Group stage early November; knockouts begin Nov. 12; final rounds run Nov. 14–16.
- Players: 32 competitors split into eight groups.
- Match lengths: Group matches best-of-9 legs; first knockout round best-of-19; later rounds best-of-31.
Group-stage standings and who progressed to the last 16
Each group produced two qualifiers for the knockout stage. Below are the final standings and status for every pool.
Group A — Humphries tops the section
- Luke Humphries (1) — 3 played, 3 wins, 15 legs for, 6 against, 6 points — qualified.
- Michael Smith — 3 played, 2 wins, 13 LF, 10 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Nathan Aspinall — 3 played, 1 win, 11 LF, 12 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Alex Spellman — 3 played, 0 wins, 4 LF, 15 LA, 0 points — eliminated.
Group B — Dobey dominates
- Chris Dobey (8) — perfect group record, 15 LF, 3 LA, 6 points — qualified.
- Jurjen van der Velde — solid showing, 11 LF, 12 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Damon Heta — 9 LF, 11 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Martin Lukeman — 6 LF, 15 LA, 0 points — eliminated.
Group C — Woodhouse clears the board
- Luke Woodhouse — 3 wins, 15 LF, 8 LA, 6 points — qualified.
- Martin Schindler — 12 LF, 11 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Alexis Toylo — 9 LF, 14 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Stephen Bunting (4) — 12 LF, 15 LA, 0 points — eliminated.
Group D — Price and Evans advance
- Gerwyn Price — 14 LF, 6 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Ricky Evans — 12 LF, 13 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- James Wade (5) — 9 LF, 12 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Stefan Bellmont — 10 LF, 14 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
Group E — Littler marches on
- Luke Littler (2) — 3 wins, 15 LF, 5 LA, 6 points — qualified.
- Connor Scutt — 13 LF, 12 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Karel Sedlacek — 9 LF, 13 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Daryl Gurney — 8 LF, 15 LA, 0 points — eliminated.
Group F — Rock and Nijman through
- Josh Rock — 14 LF, 7 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Wessel Nijman — 13 LF, 9 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Gian van Veen (7) — 12 LF, 12 LA, 4 points — eliminated on tie-break.
- Lisa Ashton — 4 LF, 15 LA, 0 points — eliminated.
Group G — MVG and Springer advance
- Michael van Gerwen (3) — 14 LF, 11 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Niko Springer — 13 LF, 12 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Beau Greaves — 13 LF, 13 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Gary Anderson — 10 LF, 14 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
Group H — Wenig and Noppert move on
- Lukas Wenig — 14 LF, 9 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Danny Noppert — 14 LF, 13 LA, 4 points — qualified.
- Cam Crabtree — 10 LF, 11 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
- Jonny Clayton (6) — 9 LF, 14 LA, 2 points — eliminated.
Knockout draw and match schedule
The round of 16 features eight headline matchups across Nov. 12–13. Quarterfinal dates are flexible on Nov. 14–15.
Round of 16 pairings
- Luke Humphries (1) vs. Jurjen van der Velde — Wed., Nov. 12.
- Chris Dobey (8) vs. Michael Smith — Wed., Nov. 12.
- Luke Woodhouse vs. Ricky Evans — Wed., Nov. 12.
- Gerwyn Price vs. Martin Schindler — Wed., Nov. 12.
- Luke Littler (2) vs. Wessel Nijman — Thurs., Nov. 13.
- Josh Rock vs. Connor Scutt — Thurs., Nov. 13.
- Michael van Gerwen (3) vs. Danny Noppert — Thurs., Nov. 13.
- Lukas Wenig vs. Niko Springer — Thurs., Nov. 13.
Quarterfinal window and likely paths
- Humphries/van der Velde winner vs. Dobey/Smith winner — Fri. Nov. 14 or Sat. Nov. 15.
- Woodhouse/Evans winner vs. Price/Schindler winner — Fri. Nov. 14 or Sat. Nov. 15.
- Littler/Nijman winner vs. Rock/Scutt winner — Fri. Nov. 14 or Sat. Nov. 15.
- van Gerwen/Noppert winner vs. Wenig/Springer winner — Fri. Nov. 14 or Sat. Nov. 15.
Prize money breakdown and rewards
The Grand Slam offers a rich purse with significant rewards at every stage.
| Position | Players | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £150,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £70,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £50,000 each |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £25,000 each |
| Last 16 | (8) | £12,250 each |
| Third in group | (8) | £8,000 each |
| Fourth in group | (8) | £5,000 each |
| Group winner bonus | (8) | £3,500 each |
Total fund: £650,000.
How the event is structured and tie-break rules
The Grand Slam combines group play with a single-elimination bracket.
- 32 players split into eight groups of four.
- Top eight seeds each occupy a separate group.
- Group matches are best-of-9 legs across the opening days.
- Top two from each group move to knockouts on Nov. 12.
Tie-break procedures explained
- Two-player ties are settled by leg difference, then head-to-head result.
- Three-player ties follow leg difference, then legs won, legs won against throw, tournament average.
- If still unresolved, a nine-dart shootout decides the ranking.
Knockout format: first round best-of-19 legs; quarterfinals, semifinals and final played best-of-31.
Further reading for darts fans
- Five PDC players who could secure their first TV title in 2025.
- List of players already qualified for the 2026 PDC World Championship.
- Predictions for the top contenders at the 2026 PDC World Championship.
