What is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 format?
THE World Grand Prix takes place this week with 32 of the sport’s biggest stars in action.
Luke Humphries will be looking to join the likes of Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in becoming the third player to retain the prestigious crown.
Luke Humphries is the reigning World Grand Prix championRex
Last year, Cool Hand beat Gerwyn Price 5-2 in the final to claim his first major TV title.
12 months later, Humphries goes into the World Grand Prix as world champion and one of the sport’s standout players.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen will be eyeing a seventh tournament win as he looks to chase down 11-time winner Phil Taylor’s record for most triumphs.
This week’s 32-player field also includes teenage sensation Luke Littler as he makes his debut in the World Grand Prix.
But the 17-year-old will need to make himself familiar with the unique format that will be used in Leicester.
When is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024?
The World Grand Prix Darts 2024 will begin on Monday, October 7.
The tournament will run until Sunday, October 13.
The Mattioli Arena in Leicester will host.
What TV channel is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
The World Grand Prix Darts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action on the Sky Sports/NOW app.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
What is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 format?
The World Grand Prix is the only double-start tournament in the PDC calendar.
This means that players must begin and finish on either a double or the bull.
A player will only start scoring points in a leg once they hit a double, with the points value of their opening double counting as their first scoring dart.
Matches are played to set format, with each set being the best of five legs.
First round – best of three sets
Second round – best of five sets
Quarter-finals – best of five sets
Semi-finals – best of seven sets
Final – best of nine sets
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