Key Highlights
- Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Michael Smith secure their spots in the knockout stages of the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts.
- The event kicked off on Monday with a series of matches determining the last 16 participants.
- Martin Schindler secured his first appearance in the knockouts after defeating Alexis Toylo in Group C.
- Groups E, F, G, and H will conclude on Tuesday with significant matchups to decide the final qualifiers for Round Two.
The Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts
The 2025 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts has kicked off in Wolverhampton, UK. This prestigious tournament is a part of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) calendar and features some of the world’s top players. The event will run through several rounds, culminating in an exciting final.
Monday’s Progression: Top Players Secure Their Places
On Monday, several key players advanced to the knockout stages. Former champions Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Michael Smith were among those securing their spots. Humphries, ranked world number one, demonstrated his prowess with a 5-3 win over Nathan Aspinall in Group A. “I knew I had to start off really well,” Humphries reflected. “You know what you need to do.
I needed one leg to go through, but it didn’t affect me, I felt comfortable.”
Michael Smith also qualified for the knockout stages after defeating Alex Spellman 5-2. The 2022/23 World Champion expressed his satisfaction: “I’m over the moon,” he said. “Now I’m in the last 16, I’m four games away from winning two Grand Slams.”
Gerwyn Price cruised to a 5-1 win over Stefan Bellmont and topped Group D. “I had a slow start losing the first game but to come through and top the group, I’m happy with that,” he admitted.
Other Notable Progressions
Ricky Evans secured his place in the knockout stages after winning his opening two games. However, he suffered a setback against James Wade, who won 5-2. Other players such as Luke Woodhouse and Martin Schindler also advanced through their respective groups.
Woodhouse topped Group C with a 5-4 win over Stephen Bunting, setting up a tie against Ricky Evans in the knockout stages. Schindler secured top spot in Group C after defeating Alexis Toylo 5-2.
Debutant Progressions and Upcoming Matches
Jurjen van der Velde made his mark with a 5-3 win over Damon Heta, securing his place in Round Two. The German number one, Martin Schindler, also qualified after defeating Alexis Toylo 5-2. The tournament continues on Tuesday, with Groups E, F, G, and H concluding their matches.
Key matchups include Michael van Gerwen versus Gary Anderson, as well as Connor Scutt against Karel Sedlacek. Defending champion Luke Littler is already through to Round Two but aims to top his group along with Danny Noppert and Niko Springer.
Final Stages and Broadcast Details
The 2025 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, as well as through various PDC worldwide partners including DAZN and Viaplay. The event will feature best-of-19 legs matches in Round Two. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect thrilling encounters between top players competing for glory and potential Grand Slam titles.
