World number two 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. 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 peak condition after capturing the latest Players Championship title in Leicester on Wednesday.
The opening round on Friday produced a historic moment when Beau Greaves broke new ground by becoming the first female competitor to appear in a European Tour event. Greaves gave former world champion Rob Cross a very tough fight, pushing the 2018 champion to a deciding leg before eventually succumbing 6‑5.
Her performance not only demonstrated the rising standard of women’s darts but also underscored the increasingly inclusive nature of the sport. Other first‑round match‑ups featured Gian van Veen taking on qualifier Nandor Major, while Michael van Gerwen launched his campaign to claim a second Hungarian Darts Trophy crown against James Hurrell. Fourth seed Jonny Clayton faced home‑grown talent Laszlo Kadar, who had earlier caused a major upset by edging out Daryl Gurney 6‑5 on Friday night.
Defending champion Niko Springer was drawn against Dutch contender Maik Kuivenhoven. The tournament schedule for Saturday, August 29, was split into two sessions. The afternoon session at 12 p.m.
showcased Ross Smith versus William O'Connor, Wessel Nijman against Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena versus 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 versus Tom Sykes. The evening session, beginning at 6 p.m., featured Stephen Bunting against 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 action through NOW, which offers a contract‑free viewing option.
For those who prefer traditional broadcast, Sky Sports continues to provide live coverage of darts events, and highlights as well as full‑length videos are regularly posted online. The Love the Darts podcast also offers in‑depth analysis and interviews for listeners who want to stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments on the circuit.
The following day, Sunday, August 30, will see the tournament move into its third round, again divided into a midday session at 12 p.m. and an evening session at 6 p.m., leading eventually to the quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and the championship match.
The exact pairings for Sunday will be confirmed after the completion of Saturday's second‑round matches. A recap of the Friday, August 28 first‑round results provides additional context.
In the afternoon session, Kevin Doets fell 4‑6 to Jonas Masalin, Andrew Gilding delivered a dominant 6‑0 win over Milan Biro, and Ritchie Edhouse dispatched Connor Scutt 6‑1. Niko Springer defeated Maik Kuivenhoven 6‑1, while William O'Connor beat Samuel Price 6‑2. Keane Barry overcame Martin Schindler 6‑2, and Ryan Joyce secured a 6‑3 victory over Cristo Reyes. Dave Chisnall also recorded a 6‑3 win, this time 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. Krzysztof Ratajski edged Callan Rydz 6‑5, and Joe Cullen overcame James Hurrell 6‑3. Adam Leek was beaten 6‑5 by Rob Cross, and Beau Greaves lost a tight 5‑6 battle to Niels Zonneveld.
Nandor Major fell 1‑6 to Cameron Menzies, Tom Sykes defeated Damon Heta 6‑5, and James Hurrell secured a 6‑5 win over an opponent not listed in the original excerpt. Looking ahead, the darts calendar also includes the BoyleSports World Grand Prix, slated for September 28 to October 4.
World number one Luke Littler will be defending his title, and the event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with streaming options available for viewers who prefer digital platforms. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy continues to deliver a blend of established stars, emerging talents, and groundbreaking moments, such as Beau Greaves' pioneering participation. With Luke Humphries back in action and a full slate of compelling match‑ups, the tournament promises to keep fans engaged from the opening round through to the final showdown.