Draw Unveiled for Hungarian Darts Trophy as Humphries Returns to Competition

World number two Luke Humphries is set to open his Hungarian Darts Trophy campaign against Dirk van Duijvenbode, a player who reached the semi‑finals of the World Matchplay earlier this year. Humphries has been absent from the European Tour circuit since his victory at the 2026 Belgian Darts Open in March, but he has arrived back in top form after clinching the most recent Players Championship title in Leicester on Wednesday. The tournament also promises a historic moment for women's darts. Twenty‑two‑year‑old Beau Greaves is slated to become the first female competitor to appear in a European Tour event when she meets former world champion Rob Cross in the opening round.

Greaves’ participation marks a significant step forward for gender equality in the sport and adds an extra layer of excitement to the event. Other notable first‑round match‑ups include Dutchman Gian van Veen, who will face either his compatriot Niels Zonneveld or qualifier Nandor Major, while defending champion Michael van Gerwen begins his quest for a second Hungarian Darts Trophy crown against the winner of the Damon Heta versus James Hurrell clash. Fourth seed Jonny Clayton will take on either Daryl Gurney or Laszlo Kadar, and last year’s champion Niko Springer is paired with Maik Kuivenhoven of the Netherlands. The schedule for Friday, August 28, is split into two sessions.

The afternoon session at 12:00 pm UK time features Kevin Doets versus Jonas Masalin, Andrew Gilding versus Milan Biro, Ritchie Edhouse versus Connor Scutt, Niko Springer versus Maik Kuivenhoven, William O'Connor versus Samuel Price, Martin Schindler versus Keane Barry, Ryan Joyce versus Cristo Reyes, and Dave Chisnall versus Andras Borbely. The evening session at 6:00 pm includes Dirk van Duijvenbode versus David Pisek, Daryl Gurney versus Laszlo Kadar, Krzysztof Ratajski versus Callan Rydz, Joe Cullen versus Adam Leek, Rob Cross versus Beau Greaves, Niels Zonneveld versus Nandor Major, Cameron Menzies versus Tom Sykes, and Damon Heta versus James Hurrell.

Fans can stream the action through the NOW platform, which offers a contract‑free viewing experience. For those who prefer traditional broadcast, darts coverage continues on Sky Sports, with live matches and highlight reels available throughout the tournament. Listeners can also stay up‑to‑date by tuning into the "Love the Darts" podcast, which provides analysis, player interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes insights. Saturday, August 29, brings the second round.

The afternoon session at 12:00 pm features Ross Smith versus the winner of the O'Connor/Price match, Wessel Nijman versus the victor of the Chisnall/Borbely tie, Jermaine Wattimena versus the winner of the Gilding/Biro duel, Danny Noppert versus the winner of the Edhouse/Scutt encounter, Ryan Searle versus the winner of the Springer/Kuivenhoven match, Luke Woodhouse versus the winner of the Cross/Greaves showdown, and Gary Anderson versus the winner of the Ratajski/Rydz clash. Chris Dobey will meet the winner of the Menzies/Sykes pairing. The evening session at 6:00 pm sees Stephen Bunting take on the winner of the Doets/Masalin game, Jonny Clayton versus the winner of the Gurney/Kadar match, James Wade versus the winner of the Schindler/Barry encounter, Luke Humphries versus the victor of the Van Duijvenbode/Pisek match, Michael van Gerwen versus the winner of the Heta/Hurrell duel, Gian van Veen versus the winner of the Zonneveld/Major tie, Nathan Aspinall versus the winner of the Joyce/Reyes match, and Josh Rock versus the winner of the Cullen/Leek game.

On Sunday, August 30, the competition moves into the later stages. The afternoon session at 12:00 pm will host the third‑round matches, while the evening session at 6:00 pm will feature the quarter‑finals, followed by the semi‑finals and the championship match later in the day. The exact pairings will be determined by the outcomes of the previous rounds, ensuring that the most in‑form players advance. Beyond the Hungarian Darts Trophy, the darts calendar continues with the BoyleSports World Grand Prix, where world number one Luke Littler will defend his title.

The Grand Prix runs from September 28 to October 4 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, offering another opportunity for fans to stream darts and other premier sporting events without a contractual commitment. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy promises a blend of high‑stakes competition, historic milestones, and plenty of drama across its three‑day schedule. Whether you are a longtime follower of the PDC circuit or a newcomer drawn by Beau Greaves' groundbreaking participation, there will be plenty of compelling storylines to follow as the tournament unfolds.