Hungarian Darts Trophy Bracket Unveiled as Luke Humphries Returns to Competition

World number two Luke Humphries is set to open his Hungarian Darts Trophy campaign against Dirk van Duijvenbode, a semi‑finalist from the recent World Matchplay. Humphries has been absent from the European Tour since his victory at the 2026 Belgian Darts Open in March, but he has arrived back in form after clinching the latest Players Championship title in Leicester on Wednesday. The tournament also promises a historic moment for women’s darts.

Twenty‑two‑year‑old Beau Greaves will become the first female competitor ever to take part in a European Tour event when she meets former world champion Rob Cross in the opening round. Greaves’s appearance marks a significant step forward for gender equality in the sport and adds an extra layer of intrigue to the draw. In other first‑round pairings, Dutch hopeful Gian van Veen will face either his compatriot Niels Zonneveld or qualifier Nandor Major, while former world number one Michael van Gerwen begins his quest for a second Hungarian Darts Trophy crown against the winner of the Damon Heta versus James Hurrell match. Fourth seed Jonny Clayton is drawn against either Daryl Gurney or Laszlo Kadar, and last year’s champion Niko Springer will take on the Dutch challenger Maik Kuivenhoven.

The schedule for Friday, August 28, is split into two sessions. The afternoon session at 12 p.m. UK time features Kevin Doets versus Jonas Masalin, Andrew Gilding against Milan Biro, Ritchie Edhouse versus Connor Scutt, Niko Springer versus Maik Kuivenhoven, William O’Connor versus Samuel Price, and Martin Schindler versus Keane Barry. The evening session at 6 p.m.

includes Dirk van Duijvenbode against David Pisek, Daryl Gurney versus Laszlo Kadar, Krzysztof Ratajski against Callan Rydz, Joe Cullen versus Adam Leek, Rob Cross versus Beau Greaves, Niels Zonneveld versus Nandor Major, Cameron Menzies versus Tom Sykes, and the showdown between Damon Heta and James Hurrell. Fans can stream the action via NOW, a contract‑free service, and the event will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring wide accessibility for darts enthusiasts.

In addition to live coverage, viewers can catch the latest highlights, video recaps, and the "Love the Darts" podcast for deeper analysis and behind‑the‑scenes stories. Saturday, August 29, hosts the second round.

The afternoon session at noon sees Ross Smith take on the winner of the O’Connor/Price match, Wessel Nijman versus the victor of the Chisnall/Borbely clash, Jermaine Wattimena against the Gilding/Biro winner, Danny Noppert versus the Edhouse/Scutt winner, Ryan Searle against the Springer/Kuivenhoven winner, Luke Woodhouse versus the Cross/Greaves victor, and Gary Anderson against the Ratajski/Rydz pair. The evening session at 6 p.m.

features Stephen Bunting versus the winner of the Doets/Masalin match, Jonny Clayton against the Gurney/Kadar winner, Madars Razma versus the Schindler/Barry duo, Luke Humphries against the van Duijvenbode/Pisek winner, Michael van Gerwen versus the Heta/Hurrell winner, Gian van Veen against the Zonneveld/Major victor, Nathan Aspinall versus the Joyce/Reyes pair, and Josh Rock against the Cullen/Leek duo. Sunday, August 30, concludes the tournament with the third‑round afternoon session at 12 p.m., followed by the evening session at 6 p.m. that will host the quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and ultimately the final.

The exact match‑ups will depend on the outcomes of the previous rounds, but the stage is set for high‑stakes darts and potential upsets. 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 shown live on Sky Sports, with streaming options available for fans who prefer online viewing. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy offers a compelling mix of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and groundbreaking moments, such as Beau Greaves’s pioneering participation.

With a packed schedule, diverse international representation, and multiple broadcast options, the tournament promises to deliver excitement for both casual viewers and dedicated darts followers alike.