Hungarian Darts Trophy Bracket Unveiled as Luke Humphries Returns to Competition

World No. 2 Luke Humphries is set to meet Dirk van Duijvenbode, a semi‑finalist from the recent World Matchplay, in the second round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy. This matchup marks Humphries' first appearance on the European Tour since his victory at the 2026 Belgian Darts Open in March. The Englishman has been in excellent form, having captured the latest Players Championship title in Leicester on Wednesday, which has bolstered his confidence heading into the Hungarian event.

A historic moment occurred in the opening round on Friday when Beau Greaves broke new ground by becoming the first female competitor to play in a European Tour tournament. Greaves put up a valiant fight against former world champion Rob Cross, pushing the 2018 title‑holder to a sudden‑death leg before ultimately falling 6‑5.

Her performance not only demonstrated the growing depth of women’s darts but also signalled that the sport is becoming increasingly inclusive. The draw also features Gian van Veen, who will take on qualifier Nandor Major, while Dutch superstar Michael van Gerwen begins his quest for a second Hungarian Darts Trophy crown against James Hurrell. Van Gerwen, a multiple‑time world champion, will be looking to add another European Tour title to his extensive resume. Fourth‑seeded Jonny Clayton is slated to face Hungary’s own Laszlo Kadar.

Kadar earned the spotlight on Friday night when he upset Daryl Gurney with a 6‑5 win, showing that local players can challenge the sport’s elite. Meanwhile, last year’s champion Niko Springer will clash with Dutch competitor Maik Kuivenhoven, a match that promises to be a test of consistency for the defending champion. The tournament schedule is packed with action across two days.

On Saturday, August 29, the afternoon session at 12:00 pm will see Ross Smith take on William O'Connor, Wessel Nijman versus Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena against Andrew Gilding, Danny Noppert versus Ritchie Edhouse, Ryan Searle versus Niko Springer, Luke Woodhouse versus Rob Cross, Gary Anderson versus Krzysztof Ratajski, and Chris Dobey against Tom Sykes. The evening session, beginning at 6:00 pm, will feature Stephen Bunting versus Jonas Masalin, Jonny Clayton versus Laszlo Kadar, Madars Razma versus Keane Barry, Luke Humphries versus Dirk van Duijvenbode, Michael van Gerwen versus James Hurrell, Gian van Veen versus Nandor Major, Nathan Aspinall versus Ryan Joyce, and Josh Rock versus Joe Cullen. Fans can stream the matches via NOW, which offers a contract‑free viewing option.

The tournament will also be broadcast on Sky Sports, with live coverage scheduled throughout the event. In addition to the live action, viewers can catch the latest highlights and video clips on the official darts platforms, and enjoy analysis on the "Love the Darts" podcast. The competition continues on Sunday, August 30, with the third‑round afternoon session at 12:00 pm, followed by the evening session at 6:00 pm that will include the quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and ultimately the final. The tournament’s progression promises several high‑stakes encounters as the field narrows.

The first round on Friday, August 28, featured a series of notable results. In the afternoon session, Kevin Doets fell 4‑6 to Jonas Masalin, Andrew Gilding delivered a dominant 6‑0 performance over Milan Biro, and Ritchie Edhouse dispatched Connor Scutt 6‑1.

Niko Springer breezed past Maik Kuivenhoven 6‑1, while William O'Connor defeated Samuel Price 6‑2. Keane Barry secured a 6‑2 win over Martin Schindler, and Ryan Joyce edged out Cristo Reyes 6‑3. Dave Chisnall recorded a 6‑3 victory against Andras Borbely.

The evening session saw Dirk van Duijvenbode cruise past David Pisek 6‑1, while Daryl Gurney narrowly lost 5‑6 to Laszlo Kadar, who continued his impressive run. Krzysztof Ratajski overcame Callan Rydz 6‑5, and Joe Cullen defeated James Hurrell 6‑3.

Adam Leek fell 3‑6 to Rob Cross, and Beau Greaves was edged out 5‑6 by Niels Zonneveld. Nandor Major secured a 6‑5 win over Cameron Menzies, Tom Sykes dispatched Damon Heta 6‑5, and James Hurrell concluded the night with a 6‑5 victory over an unnamed opponent. Looking ahead, the darts calendar also includes the BoyleSports World Grand Prix, where World No.

1 Luke Littler will defend his title from September 28 to October 4. The Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports, and fans can stream the action alongside other premier sporting events without a contract. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy offers a blend of seasoned champions, rising talents, and groundbreaking moments such as Beau Greaves' historic participation. With Luke Humphries back in form, Michael van Gerwen aiming for another trophy, and local hero Laszlo Kadar looking to upset more top players, the tournament promises compelling storylines and high‑quality darts for fans worldwide.