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Reigning world champion Luke Littler sets his sights on back-to-back Poland Darts Masters titles as the stars of the game descend on Gliwice this weekend.
Following thrilling stops in Bahrain, Den Bosch, Copenhagen and New York, the fifth World Series of Darts event of the year lands in Gliwice on Friday July 4, where 16 elite players will battle it out at the PreZero Arena.
Defending champion Littler and 2023 winner Michael van Gerwen headline the third edition of the Poland Darts Masters, joined by host nation representatives in a star-studded line-up.
Littler made a sensational debut in Poland last year, overcoming Peter Wright and Michael Smith in dramatic fashion before cruising past Rob Cross in the final to lift the trophy.
“It was an amazing feeling to lift this trophy in front of a massive crowd, and hopefully I can defend the title this weekend,” said Littler, who also holds the World Series Finals crown.
“Travelling the world on the World Series is an incredible experience, and I loved every moment of my time in Poland last year.
“I’m really looking forward to getting started. That first match is always crucial, it sets the tone and gives you that winning feeling on stage.”
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Littler hit three tops to beat Jules van Dongen in the first round of the US Darts Masters. Pictures courtesy of ITV Sport
Dutchman Van Gerwen, the only other former champion in the field, returns to Poland after a dominant display in the tournament’s inaugural edition, where he averaged a staggering 106.63 across four matches in Warsaw.
Home favourite Krzysztof Ratajski flies the flag for Poland in Gliwice (Simon O’Connor/PDC)
2025 Poland Darts Masters
Friday July 4 (from 6pm UK time)
First round (best-of-11 legs)
Chris Dobey 6-1 Gyorgy Jehirszki
(2) Gerwyn Price 6-3 Sebastian Bialecki
(3) Rob Cross 6-2 Krzysztof Kciuk
Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Pero Ljubic
(1) Stephen Bunting 6-3 Tytus Kanik
Luke Littler 6-4 Karel Sedlacek
Jonny Clayton 3-6 Krzysztof Ratajski
(4) Nathan Aspinall 6-4 Radek Szaganski
Saturday July 5 (from 6pm UK time)
Quarter-finals (best-of-11 legs)
(1) Stephen Bunting vs Krzysztof Ratajski
(4) Nathan Aspinall vs Luke Littler
(2) Gerwyn Price vs Chris Dobey
(3) Rob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen
Semi-finals (best-of-13 legs)
TBC
Final (best-of-15 legs)
TBC
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