MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is aiming to create another slice of history at the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts next week, as he prepares to open his title defence on Saturday against Martin Adams in Wolverhampton.

JAMIE HUGHES will make his debut in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts on Saturday hoping to enjoy a double celebration following the birth of his daughter in the build-up to the Sky Sports-televised event.

DARTS fans can prepare for the festive season in style with the new darts-themed Christmas Jumper, available now from the official PDC Merchandise website.

INFORMATION, schedule and fixtures for the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts.

MASUMI CHINO will represent Japan at the William Hill World Darts Championship after winning the annual PDJ Qualifier with a 6-4 defeat of Yuya Akutsu in the final.

THE opening day of the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts will include the group matches between reigning champion Michael van Gerwen and Martin Adams, six-time winner Phil Taylor against Darryl Fitton and former champion Scott Waites against Robert Thornton on Saturday November 12.

SEVEN players will progress to the final stage of Unicorn Darts' Next Generation competition as they bid to win a sponsorship to join the PDC circuit.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Martin Adams will lock horns in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts after being drawn in Group A for the 32-player event at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

THE field for the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts has been confirmed, following the conclusion of the Ladbrokes World Series of Darts Finals.

DAVID PLATT has won the 2016 DPA Oceanic Masters and secured a spot in the William Hill World Darts Championship.