The prestigious PDC European Tour is set to make its historic debut in Switzerland this weekend, with the best darts players from all over the globe converging at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel from September 27-29.
Leading the pack of elite players is world number one, Humphries, who will be showcasing his skills in the Swiss capital. Rising star Luke Littler will also be making his presence felt in Basel, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
The action kicks off on Friday with a thrilling first round featuring 16 matches spread across a jam-packed double session. The German Darts Champion, Wright, will start his campaign against the fast-paced Dutchman, Veenstra, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the event.
Fans can look forward to some exciting match-ups, including the clash between UK Open champion Dimitri Van den Bergh and the seasoned James Wade, who has an impressive record of ten TV title wins. Former Masters champion Joe Cullen will take on Dutch legend Raymond van Barneveld in another eagerly awaited encounter.
In a battle of champions, Cameron Menzies will face off against Wales’ two-time World Cup winner Jonny Clayton, while the 2023 World Champion, Michael Smith, will go head-to-head with Stoke-on-Trent’s Ian White, promising a showdown of epic proportions.
The competition heats up as Callan Rydz squares off against Brendan Dolan for a spot in Saturday’s second round, while Nathan Aspinall will test his skills against a Host Nation representative as he makes his comeback from injury.
Elsewhere, Wessel Nijman, who impressed with a quarter-final finish at the recent Hungarian Darts Trophy, will take on Luke Woodhouse, who is currently holding the final provisional spot in next month’s World Grand Prix standings.
As the 16 seeded players enter the fray in Saturday’s second round, fans can expect some thrilling matches. German Darts Grand Prix winner Humphries could potentially face a showdown with two-time World Champion Wright, setting the stage for a battle of giants.
Exciting prospect Littler could kickstart his quest for a third European Tour title of 2024 against Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski, while the 2021 World Champion Price is in for a tough challenge against the winner of Van den Bergh and Wade.
Fresh from his recent ProTour victory, top seed Dave Chisnall is gearing up for a potential clash against Aspinall, while White and Smith are set to face off, with the winner earning the opportunity to take on Stephen Bunting for a place in the last 16.
The stage is set for a thrilling weekend of darts action in Basel, with the biggest names in the sport ready to showcase their talent and entertain fans with their incredible skills on the oche.
