Beau Greaves is set to face off against former champion Michael van Gerwen on the inaugural day of the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts. This exciting matchup will take place on Saturday, November 8, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Grand Slam of Darts 2025: Group Stages Overview
Greaves finds herself in a dynamic Group G, which also includes Gary Anderson and Niko Springer. This group-stage clash with van Gerwen is highly anticipated as one of the standout matches of the day.
In another group, reigning champion Luke Littler, positioned in Group E, aims to advance past Daryl Gurney, Connor Scutt, and Karel Sedlacek. Littler will begin his campaign against Sedlacek on the opening day.
Key Matches on Opening Day
- Luke Humphries vs. Alex Spellman (Group A)
- Nathan Aspinall vs. Michael Smith (Group A)
- Chris Dobey vs. Jurjen van der Velde (Group B)
- Damon Heta vs. Martin Lukeman (Group B)
- Stephen Bunting vs. Alexis Toylo (Group C)
- James Wade vs. Stefan Bellmont (Group D)
- Beau Greaves vs. Michael van Gerwen (Group G)
Group Composition
The group configurations for the tournament are as follows:
| Group | Players |
|---|---|
| A | Luke Humphries, Nathan Aspinall, Michael Smith, Alex Spellman |
| B | Chris Dobey, Damon Heta, Martin Lukeman, Jurjen van der Velde |
| C | Stephen Bunting, Martin Schindler, Luke Woodhouse, Alexis Toylo |
| D | James Wade, Gerwyn Price, Ricky Evans, Stefan Bellmont |
| E | Luke Littler, Daryl Gurney, Connor Scutt, Karel Sedlacek |
| F | Gian van Veen, Josh Rock, Wessel Nijman, Lisa Ashton |
| G | Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Niko Springer, Beau Greaves |
| H | Jonny Clayton, Danny Noppert, Lukas Wenig, Cam Crabtree |
Tournament Format
The Grand Slam of Darts features eight groups where the top two players from each group advance. Group matches are played in a best-of-nine-legs format. Following the group stage, the tournament transitions to knockout rounds, which increase in leg count. The final matches will be best-of-31 legs.
Viewing Information
Darts enthusiasts can catch all the action live on Sky Sports from November 8 to 16. This prestigious tournament is a highlight in the darting calendar, leading up to the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, which kicks off on December 11.
