Luke Littler Defends Title at 2025 Grand Slam of Darts: Schedule & Details

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The Grand Slam of Darts returns with Luke Littler defending his title from November 8 to November 16, 2025. This prestigious tournament, held in Wolverhampton, features 32 elite players competing for a total prize pool of £650,000 and the iconic Eric Bristow Trophy. Among the notable participants are Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Beau Greaves.

2025 Grand Slam of Darts Schedule

The competition divides into multiple stages, beginning with group matches and progressing to knockout rounds.

Group Stage Matches

Start Date: Saturday, November 8
End Date: Tuesday, November 11

The evening sessions on November 9 feature key matchups, including:

Nathan Aspinall vs. Alex Spellman (Group A)
Daryl Gurney vs. Karel Sedlacek (Group E)
Luke Littler vs. Connor Scutt (Group E)

Knockout Rounds

Second Round: November 12 and 13
Quarter Finals: November 14 and 15
Semi-Finals: November 16 Afternoon
Final: November 16 Evening

Prize Money Breakdown

Along with the trophy, players vie for substantial financial rewards:

Winner: £150,000
Runner-up: £70,000
Semi-Finalists: £50,000 each
Quarter-Finalists: £25,000 each
Last 16: £12,250 each
Group Stage Payments:
- Third in Group: £8,000
- Fourth in Group: £5,000
- Group Winner Bonus: £3,500

Grand Slam of Darts Format

The format consists of eight groups, with the top two players from each advancing. Defeats in group stages yield essential points, determining who progresses further in the knockout rounds.

Tiebreaking Procedures

For two-way ties: Leg difference, followed by match winner.
For three-way ties: Leg difference, legs won, legs against throw, tournament average, and potentially a nine-dart shoot-out.

Historical Context

Luke Littler, the reigning champion, won the title in 2024 by defeating Martin Lukeman in a commanding 16-3 match. Past winners include Michael Smith and Luke Humphries, with Phil Taylor holding the record for the most titles at six. The upcoming tournament promises intense competition and exciting matches, showcasing the best in darts.

Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports. The Grand Slam of Darts continues to be a highlight in the professional darts calendar, concluding with the much-anticipated final on November 16.