The 32-player field for the 2024 World Grand Prix is officially confirmed following the conclusion of the Swiss Darts Trophy, marking the final qualifying event. This prestigious double-in, double-out tournament will take place from October 7-13 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with the world’s best dart players competing for the coveted title.
The tournament features the top 16 players from the PDC Order of Merit, alongside 16 qualifiers from the Pro Tour Order of Merit. The top eight players on the PDC Order of Merit will receive protected seeds, ensuring they cannot meet in the first round.
Top Contenders for 2024 World Grand Prix
World No. 1 and defending champion Luke Humphries enters the tournament as the top seed. Joining him in the seeded bracket are heavyweights like Michael Smith, Michael van Gerwen, and Rob Cross, who will anchor the other three quarters of the draw.
Other notable seeded players include Nathan Aspinall, Dave Chisnall, Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton, all of whom have secured a top-eight status on the PDC Order of Merit.
Top-16 PDC Order of Merit Qualifiers:
- Luke Humphries (1)
- Michael Smith (2)
- Michael van Gerwen (3)
- Rob Cross (4)
- Nathan Aspinall (5)
- Dave Chisnall (6)
- Gerwyn Price (7)
- Jonny Clayton (8)
- Damon Heta
- Ross Smith
- Peter Wright
- Chris Dobey
- Dimitri Van den Bergh
- Stephen Bunting
- Danny Noppert
- Josh Rock
Pro Tour Order of Merit Qualifiers:
The Pro Tour qualifiers are headlined by Ryan Searle, who will be making his latest appearance at the World Grand Prix. Joining him is teenage sensation Luke Littler, who qualifies for the first time, along with several debutants including Gian van Veen, Ricardo Pietreczko, Ritchie Edhouse, and Cameron Menzies.
Veteran stars such as Raymond van Barneveld, Gary Anderson, and two-time Grand Prix champion James Wade also qualified through the Pro Tour. Wade’s participation will be his 20th consecutive appearance at the World Grand Prix, having won the event in 2007 and 2010.
Pro Tour Qualifiers List:
- Ryan Searle
- Luke Littler
- Martin Schindler
- Gary Anderson
- Gian van Veen
- Daryl Gurney
- Ricardo Pietreczko
- Raymond van Barneveld
- Ritchie Edhouse
- Ryan Joyce
- Cameron Menzies
- James Wade
- Mike De Decker
- Joe Cullen
- Brendan Dolan
- Luke Woodhouse
The stage is set for an exciting week of action at the Mattioli Arena, with top players and rising stars battling it out for the prestigious World Grand Prix title. Stay tuned for all the drama as the tournament kicks off on October 7.
