Key Highlights
- The Grand Slam of Darts 2025 will be held from November 8 to November 16 at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton.
- Luke Littler, the defending champion, is set to compete against other top players like Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price.
- Prize money totals £650,000, with the winner receiving a significant £150,000.
- The tournament features a unique nine-dart shoot-out process for tie-breaking situations.
Grand Slam of Darts 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to the Darts Tournament
The Grand Slam of Darts, one of the premier events in professional darts, is set to take place from November 8 through November 16, 2025. This year’s event will be held at WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton, marking a significant milestone for both the tournament and its participants.
The tournament features an exciting format with 32 players vying for the top honors and a substantial prize pool of £650,000. The winner will take home a whopping £150,000, while the runner-up receives £70,000. This financial incentive makes the competition fiercely competitive.
Format and Structure
The Grand Slam of Darts 2025 follows a structured format designed to challenge the best players in darts. Players are divided into eight groups, each containing four participants. The top two from each group will advance to the second round.
From there, the tournament transitions into a knockout stage with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finally the grand final.
Each leg of play is crucial as points are awarded based on performance in best-of-nine-legs contests during the group stages. The second round sees matches played over 19 legs, while the quarters, semi-finals, and final all use a best-of-31 legs format to determine the winner.
Defending Champion Luke Littler
Luke Littler, the reigning champion from the previous year, will defend his title in 2025. His victory last year came with a memorable performance where he won 16-3 against Martin Lukeman, including an impressive run of 15 legs in a row.
Other notable participants include Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen, and Beau Greaves. These players bring considerable experience to the table and will pose significant challenges to Littler’s defense.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament kicks off on Saturday, November 8 with group stage matches. Here is a condensed schedule of key events:
- Saturday, November 8 – Group Stage (Afternoon session)
- Sunday, November 9 – Evening session (Live from 7pm on Sky Sports+ and 7:30pm on Sky Sports Main Event)
- Monday, November 10 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event)
- Tuesday, November 11 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event)
- Wednesday, November 12 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event)
- Thursday, November 13 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event)
- Friday, November 14 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event) – Second Round
- Saturday, November 15 – 1900 session (Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Main Event) – Quarter-Finals
- Sunday, November 16 – Afternoon Session (13:00) – Semi-Finals; Evening Session (19:00) – Final
The Grand Slam of Darts remains a significant event in the darts calendar. Fans can watch live on Sky Sports and witness the best players compete for top honors.
