World No. 2 Luke Humphries is slated to open his Hungarian Darts Trophy campaign against former World Matchplay semi‑finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first round. Humphries has been absent from the European Tour since his victory at the 2026 Belgian Darts Open in March, but he has returned in scintillating form, having captured the latest Players Championship title in Leicester on Wednesday. The tournament also marks a historic moment for women's darts.
Twenty‑two‑year‑old Beau Greaves is set to become the first female competitor in a European Tour event when she draws the seasoned former world champion Rob Cross. Greaves’ participation is a milestone that reflects the growing inclusivity of the sport and could inspire a new generation of female players.
Other notable first‑round match‑ups include Dutchman Gian van Veen, who will face either his compatriot Niels Zonneveld or qualifier Nandor Major. Michael van Gerwen, a five‑time world champion, 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 meet either Daryl Gurney or Laszlo Kadar, while last year’s champion Niko Springer is paired with Dutch competitor Maik Kuivenhoven. The schedule for Friday, 28 August, is split into two sessions.
The afternoon session (12 p.m. UK time) features Kevin Doets versus Jonas Masalin, Andrew Gilding against Milan Biro, Ritchie Edhouse taking on 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 against András Borbély.
The evening session (6 p.m.) sees Dirk van Duijvenbode meet David Pisek, Daryl Gurney against Laszlo Kadar, Krzysztof Ratajski versus Callan Rydz, Joe Cullen versus Adam Leek, Rob Cross taking on Beau Greaves, Niels Zonneveld versus Nandor Major, Cameron Menzies versus Tom Sykes, and the Heta‑Hurrell encounter. Fans can stream the action through the NOW platform, which offers a contract‑free viewing experience. For those preferring traditional broadcast, darts coverage continues on Sky Sports, with live matches, highlight reels, and dedicated podcasts such as "Love the Darts" providing additional insight. Saturday, 29 August, hosts the second round.
The afternoon session at noon includes Ross Smith versus the winner of the O’Connor/Price tie, Wessel Nijman against the victor of the Chisnall/Borbély match, Jermaine Wattimena taking on the winner of the Gilding/Biro pairing, Danny Noppert versus the winner of the Edhouse/Scutt duel, Ryan Searle against the Springer/Kuivenhoven winner, Luke Woodhouse versus the Cross/Greaves winner, and Gary Anderson meeting the Ratajski/Rydz victor. Chris Dobey will also feature, playing the winner of the Menzies/Sykes clash. The evening session at 6 p.m. brings Stephen Bunting against the Doets/Masalin winner, Jonny Clayton versus the Gurney/Kadar victor, Madars Razma playing the Schindler/Barry winner, Luke Humphries meeting the winner of Van Duijvenbode/Pisek, Michael van Gerwen versus the Heta/Hurrell victor, Gian van Veen against the Zonneveld/Major winner, Nathan Aspinall versus the Joyce/Reyes pair, and Josh Rock taking on the Cullen/Leek outcome.
Sunday, 30 August, concludes the tournament with the third‑round afternoon session at noon, 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 be determined by the results of the previous days, but the line‑up promises high‑stakes darts featuring the sport’s top talent. Beyond the Hungarian Darts Trophy, the darts calendar remains busy.
The upcoming BoyleSports World Grand Prix, scheduled for 28 September to 4 October, will see World No. 1 Luke Littler defending his title.
The Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, offering another opportunity for fans to stream darts and other premier sports without contractual obligations. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy offers a blend of returning champions, rising stars, and groundbreaking moments—most notably Beau Greaves’ historic participation. With Humphries back in action, van Gerwen aiming for a repeat triumph, and a full slate of thrilling match‑ups, the tournament is set to deliver compelling drama for both seasoned supporters and newcomers alike.