Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024: A High-Stakes Showdown in Budapest

Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024

The 2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy, set to take place from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 in Budapest, promises to be an exhilarating spectacle. As the 11th Euro Tour event of the season, the tournament is drawing some of the biggest names in darts for three days of fierce competition.

A Storied Tournament
Since its inception in 2021, the Hungarian Darts Trophy has quickly gained a reputation for producing memorable moments. Gerwyn Price won the inaugural title, defeating Michael Smith 8-2 in the final. A year later, Joe Cullen pulled off an upset, beating William O’Connor by the same scoreline. In 2023, Dave Chisnall added his name to the winners’ list, claiming victory over Luke Humphries.

Who to Watch
The 2024 edition boasts a star-studded lineup of 48 participants, all vying for glory in Budapest. The top-16 seeded players, including Michael van Gerwen, Dave Chisnall, Ross Smith, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price, are automatically seeded into the second round. Littler, dubbed “The Nuke,” is gaining widespread attention, with some even suggesting he’s better than van Gerwen was at the same age—a sentiment Dirk van Duijvenbode shared in a recent interview.

Where to watch the Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024

Live coverage of all 2024 European Tour events will be streamed through Viaplay, and DAZN for viewers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Coverage will also be shown on PDCTV (excluding Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and through bookmakers worldwide.

Big Names in the Mix
Other fan favorites like Jonny Clayton, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld, Peter Wright, James Wade, and Nathan Aspinall will have to navigate the first round. These darting legends have been invited based on their world rankings, adding even more drama to the early stages of the tournament.

Qualifiers Bringing the Heat
The remaining players in the field earned their spots through various qualifying tournaments. Dirk van Duijvenbode, Wessel Nijman, and Cor Dekker are among those who fought their way into the event. Dekker secured his place by winning the Nordic & Baltic region qualifier, while Sebastian Białecki earned his spot as the East European qualifier.

All Eyes on Budapest
With such a diverse and talented pool of players, the Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the PDC calendar. Will Dave Chisnall defend his title? Can Luke Littler continue his meteoric rise? Or will we see another unexpected champion, much like in previous years?

Stay tuned for live coverage and updates via the PDC’s social media, and don’t miss any of the action from the Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan. DartConnect will also provide live stats and scores, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Player Field – Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024

Top-16 Seeded Players

  1. Dave Chisnall
  2. Ross Smith
  3. Luke Humphries
  4. Gerwyn Price
  5. Danny Noppert
  6. Josh Rock
  7. Stephen Bunting
  8. Damon Heta
  9. Ryan Searle
  10. Martin Schindler
  11. Rob Cross
  12. Gian van Veen
  13. Chris Dobey
  14. Luke Littler (withdrawn)
  15. Michael van Gerwen
  16. Ricardo Pietreczko

Order of Merit Qualifiers

  • Daryl Gurney
  • Jonny Clayton
  • Michael Smith
  • Ryan Joyce (withdrawn)
  • Raymond van Barneveld
  • Peter Wright
  • Krzysztof Ratajski
  • Ritchie Edhouse
  • Brendan Dolan
  • Luke Woodhouse
  • James Wade
  • Andrew Gilding
  • Joe Cullen
  • Callan Rydz
  • Dimitri Van den Bergh
  • Nathan Aspinall

Tour Card Qualifiers

  • Martin Lukeman
  • Darren Beveridge
  • Dirk van Duijvenbode
  • Gabriel Clemens
  • Wessel Nijman
  • Lukas Wenig
  • Scott Williams
  • Keane Barry
  • Florian Hempel

Host Nation Qualifiers

  • András Csóka
  • György Jehirszki
  • Alberto Mario Bezjian
  • János Végső

Nordic & Baltic Qualifier

  • Cor Dekker

East European Qualifier

  • Sebastian Białecki

2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy Tournament Draw Bracket

Schedule of Play
Friday September 20 
First Round 
Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST) 
Darren Beveridge v Keane Barry 
Sebastian Bialecki v Niels Zonneveld 
Gyorgy Jehirszki v Wessel Nijman 
Florian Hempel v Callan Rydz 
Janos Vegso v Cor Dekker 
Brendan Dolan v Martin Lukeman 
Alberto Bezjian v Andras Csoka 
James Wade v Lukas Wenig 

Evening Session (1900 local time, 1800 BST) 
Jim Williams v Alan Soutar 
Luke Woodhouse v Scott Williams 
Dirk van Duijvenbode v Gabriel Clemens 
Krzysztof Ratajski v Nathan Aspinall 
Peter Wright v Joe Cullen 
Raymond van Barneveld v Ritchie Edhouse 
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Andrew Gilding 
Michael Smith v Jonny Clayton 

2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy – Second Round (Saturday, September 21)

Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST)

  • Ricardo Pietreczko v Niels Zonneveld
  • Gian van Veen v Keane Barry
  • Ryan Searle v Alberto Bezjian
  • Daryl Gurney v Florian Hempel
  • Stephen Bunting v Cor Dekker
  • Chris Dobey v Scott Williams
  • Martin Schindler v Jim Williams
  • Josh Rock v James Wade

Evening Session (1900 local time, 1800 BST)

  • Danny Noppert v Nathan Aspinall
  • Damon Heta v Peter Wright
  • Dave Chisnall v Jonny Clayton
  • Gerwyn Price v Wessel Nijman
  • Ross Smith v Raymond van Barneveld
  • Luke Humphries v Gabriel Clemens
  • Michael van Gerwen v Martin Lukeman
  • Rob Cross v Andrew Gilding

Sunday September 22 
Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST) 
Third Round 

Evening Session (1900 local time, 1800 BST) 
Quarter-Finals 
Semi-Finals 
Final 

The Hungarian Darts Trophy 2024 is a must-watch event with so many big names and emerging stars.

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