Swiss Darts Trophy draw: Humphries and Van Gerwen learn opening opponents

The Swiss Darts Trophy draw has paired Luke Humphries with Kevin Doets or Nick Kenny, while Michael van Gerwen will face Mensur Suljovic or Gyorgy Jehirszki.

Both seeded players begin their campaigns in Saturday’s second round at St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The tournament runs from 9–11 October.

Doets and Kenny meet in Friday’s evening session. Suljovic and Jehirszki play in the afternoon, according to the published draw and schedule.

Swiss Darts Trophy draw: Bunting’s title defence

Defending champion Stephen Bunting opens against Jeffrey de Graaf or Sietse Lap.

Jonny Clayton could meet Raymond van Barneveld, who must first beat Maik Kuivenhoven. Josh Rock awaits the winner of Dave Chisnall against Alan Soutar.

Michael Smith starts against Rob Owen, with Jermaine Wattimena waiting in round two. Rob Cross faces Mario Vandenbogaerde for the right to play Luke Woodhouse.

Humphries, Van Gerwen and Bunting are all scheduled for Saturday’s evening session.

When does the tournament start?

Friday’s sessions begin at midday and 6pm BST, with the 16 seeds joining the competition on Saturday.

Sunday brings the third round, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

Luke Littler is absent from the field. Bunting won last year’s title by beating Woodhouse 8–3 in the final.

UK viewers can follow the tournament through PDCTV. Our Swiss Darts Trophy viewing guide has the full session times and streaming details.

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