Grand Slam of Darts 2024: Who will win the tournament?
On Saturday, November 9, the Grand Slam of Darts 2024 begins, a premier event in the Professional Darts Corporation calendar. The tournament features 32 players who have either won or reached the finals in other events. In this article, we discuss the favourites and present the bookmakers' odds.
Who will win the Grand Slam of Darts 2024?
A unique feature of the Grand Slam of Darts 2024 is its format. All players are divided into eight groups, each consisting of four competitors. Each player competes in three group matches. The top two players from each group advance to the Last 16 stage, where the knockout rounds follow a classic elimination format. This system is often likened to the FIFA World Cup.
The Grand Slam of Darts 2024 will take place from 9th to 17th November at the Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton, England.
Grand Slam of Darts 2024 Betting Odds
Like Humphries is the main contender to win this tournament. He is currently number 1 in the world ranking. You can bet on him to win at
11/4
. Humphries won this trophy last year.
Luke Littler follows the main favourite. The 17-years-old player performs very well this year. You can bet on him to win the tournament at
4/1
.
Luke Humphries
The favourite remains unchanged: PDC ranking leader Luke Humphries. Despite an unexpected quarter-final elimination in the recent European Championship—a tournament filled with surprises—Humphries still stands as the undeniable top seed. He is also highly motivated to defend his title from last year.
Luke Littler
Ranked next is Luke Littler, but it's prudent to approach these odds with caution. The 17-year-old prodigy is currently experiencing a phase of growth, marked by inconsistent performances. After his triumph in the Premier League, Littler has struggled in televised tournaments, often losing in the first rounds. Luke needs to focus and reduce public engagements to return to the form that made him a star.
Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen is traditionally the third seed. Once a world leader, opponents have learned to counter his play over the years, making it increasingly difficult for the Dutchman to maintain champion status. Van Gerwen’s quest for another trophy will be challenging, but with the right mindset, he could still pose a threat to both Humphries and Littler.
Gary Anderson
Gerwyn Price could have occupied the fourth seed at the Grand Slam of Darts 2024, as he had in previous tournaments this season, but the Welshman failed to qualify. In his absence, the bookmakers favour Gary Anderson. The Scottish veteran has had a commendable second half of the season and is viewed as a legitimate contender against the top trio.
Other candidates to win
Three players are vying for the fifth-favourite spot: Michael Smith, Rob Cross, and Stephen Bunting. The odds on them are at around
20/1
. Smith is slightly ahead, benefiting from a high PDC ranking and more consistent performances compared to his opponents. Despite extensive experience and darting prowess, Cross and Bunting appear less likely to capture major trophies at this stage. However, their class surpasses many other Grand Slam of Darts 2024 competitors, earning them a place in the top five favourites.
Qualification
The qualifying criteria for the Grand Slam are as follows:
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Finalists from PDC televised events over the previous twelve months (up to a maximum of 16 players),
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Additional qualifiers (up to a maximum of 8 players),
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European Tour events winners (to fill up to 24 players),
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Players Championship event winners (to fill up to 24 players)
What are the groups for 2024 Grand Slam of Darts?
Group A: (1) Luke Humphries, James Wade, Mickey Mansell, Rowby-John Rodriguez
Group B: (8) Danny Noppert, Martin Schindler, Cameron Menzies, Beau Greaves
Group C: (4) Rob Cross, Peter Wright, Martin Lukeman, Leonard Gates
Group D: (5) Dave Chisnall, Ross Smith, Ritchie Edhouse, Connor Scutt
Group E: (2) Michael Smith, Mike De Decker, Jermaine Wattimena, Mensur Suljovic
Group F: (7) Dimitri Van den Bergh, Luke Littler, Keane Barry, Lourence Ilagan
Group G: (3) Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Ryan Joyce, Noa-Lynn van Leuven
Group H: (6) Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock, Gian van Veen, Wessel Nijman
Schedule of play (All live on Sky Sports)
Saturday November 9
Afternoon Session (1300-1700 GMT)
Group Stage x8
Groups B-C-D-H
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Stephen Bunting vs Wessel Nijman (H)
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Josh Rock vs Gian van Veen (H)
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Dave Chisnall vs Connor Scutt (D)
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Danny Noppert vs Beau Greaves (B)
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Martin Schindler vs Cameron Menzies (B)
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Rob Cross vs Leonard Gates (C)
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Peter Wright vs Martin Lukeman (C)
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Ross Smith vs Ritchie Edhouse (D)
Evening Session (1900-2300 GMT)
Group Stage x8
Groups A-E-F-G
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James Wade vs Mickey Mansell (A)
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Gary Anderson vs Ryan Joyce (G)
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Dimitri Van den Bergh vs Lourence Ilagan (F)
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Michael Smith vs Mensur Suljovic (E)
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Michael van Gerwen vs Noa-Lynn van Leuven (G)
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Luke Littler vs Keane Barry (F)
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Luke Humphries vs Rowby-John Rodriguez (A)
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Mike De Decker vs Jermaine Wattimena (E)
Sunday November 10
Afternoon Session (1pm)
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8x Group Stage
Evening Session (7pm)
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8x Group Stage
Monday November 11 (7pm)
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8x Group Stage
Tuesday November 12 (7pm)
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8x Group Stage
Wednesday November 13 (7pm)
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4x Second Round
Thursday November 14 (7pm)
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4x Second Round
Friday November 15 (7pm)
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2x Quarter-Finals
Saturday November 16 (7pm)
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2x Quarter-Finals
Sunday November 17
Afternoon Session (1pm)
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Semi-Finals
Evening Session (7.30pm)
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Final
Prize money
The prize fund for the Grand Slam remained the same as the year before at £650,000.
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Winner — £150,000
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Runner-up — £70,000
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Semi-finalists — £50,000
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Quarter-finalists — £25,000
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Last 16 — £12,250
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Third in group — £8,000
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Fourth in group — £5,000
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Group winner bonus — £3,500
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Nine Dart Finish — £10,000
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