Butlin’s, Minehead. The legendary home of the 2025 Players Championship, where three days of relentless darts, quick-fire upsets and guaranteed drama on the iconic Board Two await.
After a stacked season, 64 players are ready to go in a bid for the final title of 2025.
What is the Players Championship?
This tournament always delivers. A season-ending epic in a famous location, with short formats early on and a seeding system unlike the majors.
With the seeding system based on results of the season’s player events, which not all players compete in, the likes of Luke Littler (36th) and Luke Humphries (58th) won’t get things all their own way.
Friday is non-stop Round One fun in a race to six, before a double bill on Saturday. Sunday sees the Quarters, Semis and Final take place. It’s arguably the best day of darts in the whole season!
History of the Grand Slam of Darts
Launched in 2009, Phil Taylor won the inaugural title (shock, we know!) in Purfleet – before the tournament found its long-term home at Butlin’s Minehead Resort, where it’s become a firm favourite on the PDC schedule.
Taylor notched some early titles, but it’s seven-time winner Michael van Gerwen who is the official king of Minehead. In recent years, it’s been all about Luke Humphries. Relegated to World Number 2 last week, Cool Hand Luke will be hoping to bounce back and take the title for a third straight year.
It’s not all about the big names though – there have been unpredictable winners and finalists over the years. Can DartsTips.com pick out one of them?
Round 1 Draw
Gerwyn Price vs Max Hopp
Rob Cross vs Sebastian Bialecki
Martin Schindler vs Michael Smith
Niels Zonneveld vs Nick Kenny
Stephen Bunting vs Ritchie Edhouse
Brendan Dolan vs Daryl Gurney
Cameron Menzies vs Adam Lipscombe
Bradley Brooks vs Martin Lukeman
Ross Smith vs Ryan Meikle
Jeffrey de Graaf vs Luke Littler
William O’Connor vs Ricardo Pietreczko
Gary Anderson vs Mario Vandenbogaerde
Chris Dobey vs Keane Barry
Mike De Decker vs Cam Crabtree
Jonny Clayton vs James Hurrell
Luke Woodhouse vs Alan Soutar
Wessel Nijman vs Richard Veenstra
Karel Sedlacek vs Nathan Aspinall
Danny Noppert vs Ricky Evans
Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Madars Razma
Gian van Veen vs Luke Humphries
Krzysztof Ratajski vs Raymond van Barneveld
Josh Rock vs Gabriel Clemens
Scott Williams vs Ian White
Damon Heta vs Justin Hood
Andrew Gilding vs Dom Taylor
Joe Cullen vs Peter Wright
James Wade vs Mickey Mansell
Jermaine Wattimena vs Wesley Plaisier
Dave Chisnall vs Ryan Joyce
Ryan Searle vs Darren Beveridge
Kevin Doets vs Callan Rydz
DartsTips.com Tips
Look, we can’t overthink it. The Lukes are so far clear right now, and there’s every chance they go all the way again. Here’s how DartsTips.com reckons you can get the best value!
Luke Littler to win Quarter 2 @ 1.61
Luke Humphries to win Quarter 3 @ 3.0
Double pays 4.83 with 10Bet
Back Luke Littler to win the 2025 Players Championship @ 3.0 (Ladbrokes)
Name the Finalists: Luke Littler and Luke Humphries @ 7.50 (Ladbrokes)
