The schedule of play has been confirmed for the 2025 Machineseeker European Championship, with former champions Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Ross Smith set to star on Thursday’s opening night in Dortmund.

Top seed Nathan Aspinall will play two-time champion Rob Cross in the opening round of the 2025 Machineseeker European Championship, with the draw for next week’s event now confirmed.

Nathan Aspinall celebrated his third European Tour title of the campaign with a battling 8-6 victory against Dirk van Duijvenbode in Sunday’s Elten Safety Shoes German Darts Championship final.

Alex Spellman and Niko Springer will make their debuts in the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts next month after being the latest confirmed players for the event.

Patrik Kovács has secured his Paddy Power World Darts Championship debut in December after winning the 2025 Hungarian Super League final.

A further four players have sealed Paddy Power World Darts Championship qualification following a busy weekend of action around the world.