German Darts Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: Scores and results with Luke Littler and Van Gerwen back in action on final day
Last year, Luke Humphries thrashed Michael van Gerwen 8-1 to claim the title, but the World No1 has opted against defending his crown this weekend.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler made his return to the European Tour this evening against Cam Crabtree after missing the last two events in the series, and sailed to a 6-1 triumph.
But Van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and James Wade are all in action prior.
Follow our live blog below...
19th Apr 2025, 11:56 By Nyle Smith
Five minute countdown
We are just FIVE minutes away from the big opener at the German Darts Grand Prix!
19th Apr 2025, 11:34 By Jim Sheridan
New champ
There will be a new champion at this event in 2025, with Luke Humphries opting out of the tournament.
Cool Hand thrashed Michael van Gerwen 8-1 in last year's final to claim the Munich crown.
By Jim Sheridan
Full draw
The top 16 seeds can put their feet up today and watch the first round action.
Here's the full draw ahead of the off at midday UK time.
(6) Gerwyn Price v Raymond van Barneveld/Michael Rosenauer
(11) Josh Rock v Wessel Nijman/Scott Williams
(3) Rob Cross v Ricardo Pietreczko/Adam Paxton
(14) Michael Smith v Mensur Suljovic/Krzysztof Ratajski
(7) Damon Heta v Ryan Joyce/Andras Borbely
(10) James Wade v Daryl Gurney/Niels Zonneveld
(2) Michael van Gerwen v Kim Huybrechts/Finn Behrens
(15) Ryan Searle v Cameron Menzies/Kevin Doets
(5) Dave Chisnall v Dirk van Duijvenbode/Andy Boulton
(12) Ross Smith v Jermaine Wattimena/Michael Unterbuchner
(4) Jonny Clayton v Martin Schindler/Mario Vandenbogaerde
(13) Andrew Gilding v Gian van Veen/Rene Eidams
(8) Peter Wright v Mike De Decker/Johan Engstrom
(9) Danny Noppert v Madars Razma/Robert Grundy
(1) Luke Littler v Luke Woodhouse/Cam Crabtree
(16) Joe Cullen v Ritchie Edhouse/Mickey Mansell
19th Apr 2025, 11:16 By Jim Sheridan
Luke who it is
World Champion Luke Littler headlines the action this weekend in Munich.
The teenage sensation has not featured on the European Tour since prevailing in the season-opening Belgian Darts Open last month.
But he will make the trip to Munich as the top seed.
The Nuke awaits for either Luke Woodhouse or Cam Crabtree in round two.
19th Apr 2025, 11:11 By Jim Sheridan
Order of play
Here's what we have to look forward to from the Kulturhalle Zenith this afternoon.
12:00 - Ryan Joyce vs Andras Borbely
12:30 - Ritchie Edhouse vs Mickey Mansell
13:00 - Madars Razma vs Robert Grundy
13:30 - Luke Woodhouse vs Cameron Crabtree
14:00 - Daryl Gurney vs Niels Zonneveld
14:30 - Wessel Nijman vs Scott Williams
15:00 - Kim Huybrechts vs Finn Behrens
15:30 - Cameron Menzies vs Kevin Doets
19th Apr 2025, 11:08 By Jim Sheridan
Let's play darts
The PDC Tour rolls into one of the most electric stops on the calendar today as we head to Munich for the German Grand Prix.
We've a stacked field featuring rising stars and seasoned pros, with local hopefuls like qualifier Finn Behrens hoping to make a mark on home soil.
The exciting young German goes off at 3pm today and we've a bumper schedule in the opening session.
Ryan Joyce gets us underway against Andras Borbely, before Wessel Nijman meets former World Championship semi-finalist Scott Williams in a stand-out tie.
And tonight we have Mike De Decker and Raymond van Barneveld taking to the stage.
Today's first round features 16 matches across two sessions, with the big hitters waiting in round two.
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