The 2025 World Grand Prix Darts tournament commenced on October 6, showcasing one of the Professional Darts Corporation’s signature events. The competition features a unique ‘double in, double out’ format, adding a distinctive challenge for participants.
Format of the World Grand Prix Darts 2025
The tournament consists of 32 players, including the top 16 ranked players from the PDC Order of Merit and an additional 16 based on performance over the past year. All matches will follow a set play format, with varying lengths at different stages:
- First Round: Best of 3 sets
- Second Round: Best of 5 sets
- Quarter-Finals: Best of 5 sets
- Semi-Finals: Best of 9 sets
- Final: Best of 11 sets
The ‘double in, double out’ format requires players to start and finish each leg on a double, adding a layer of strategy and complexity. This format has been in place since the tournament’s inception in 1998.
Schedule and Results
The first round concluded on October 6 and 7, with several notable matches:
First Round Results
- Rob Cross 2-1 Wessel Nijman
- Krzysztof Ratajski 2-0 Martin Schindler
- Cameron Menzies 2-0 Chris Dobey
- Joe Cullen 2-0 James Wade
- Luke Humphries 2-0 Nathan Aspinall
- Gary Anderson 2-1 Raymond van Barneveld
- Stephen Bunting 2-0 Niko Springer
- Luke Woodhouse 2-1 Damon Heta
- Daryl Gurney 2-0 Ross Smith
- Jonny Clayton 2-0 Andrew Gilding
- Gerwyn Price 2-1 Ryan Searle
- Luke Littler 2-0 Gian van Veen
- Dirk van Duijvenbode 2-0 Michael van Gerwen
The second round matches are set to continue, with several notable pairings anticipated.
Prize Money Distribution
The total prize fund for the 2025 World Grand Prix is £600,000. The breakdown of prize money is as follows:
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £120,000 |
| Runner-Up | £60,000 |
| Semi-Final Loser | £40,000 |
| Quarter-Final Loser | £25,000 |
| Second Round Loser | £15,000 |
| First Round Loser | £7,500 |
Previous Winners
Historically, Phil Taylor remains the most successful player, with 11 titles. Michael van Gerwen follows with six championships, while James Wade has two. Recent champions include:
- 2024: Mike De Decker
- 2023: Luke Humphries
- 2022: Michael van Gerwen
- 2021: Jonny Clayton
- 2020: Gerwyn Price
The ongoing 2025 World Grand Prix promises exciting matches, with top-tier dart players competing for one of the sport’s prestigious titles.
