Germany’s Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko produced an inspired display to topple England’s dream team of Luke Humphries and Luke Littler on a famous day of second round action at the BetVictor World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt.

Player entries for European Tour Events 9-10 have been confirmed ahead of next week's Tour Card Holder Qualifiers in Leicester.

Philippines caused a major upset on Day Two at the BetVictor World Cup of Darts, dumping out former finalists Belgium to book their place in the knockout stages.

World number one Luke Humphries and World Champion Luke Littler have been awarded MBE's in the King's Birthday Honours, recognising their contribution to the sport of darts.

Player entries have been confirmed for next week's Players Championship treble-header, as the 2025 PDC ProTour season resumes in Leicester.

Netherlands began their bid for a record-equalling fifth BetVictor World Cup of Darts title with a thumping 4-0 victory over Italy, as host nation Germany also made a winning start in Frankfurt.

The 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts will take place from June 12-15 in Frankfurt, as reigning champions England chase a record-extending sixth World Cup crown.

The 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts begins on Thursday, as Luke Humphries and Luke Littler aim to steer England to a record-extending sixth World Cup crown in Frankfurt.

Italian and Spanish speaking darts fans will have the opportunity to watch the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts in their native language, live on PDCTV.

American duo Stowe Buntz and Jason Brandon will return to New York to compete in the 2025 bet365 US Darts Masters, with the 16-player field now finalised.