DARTS events have been coming thick and fast this season – and next on the schedule is the Austrian Open.
Jonny Clayton is the reigning champion after defeating Josh Rock 8-6 in a thrilling final last year.
Luke Littler will be hoping to take home the Austrian Darts Open title[/caption]And the Welshman will be determined to retain what would be his third European triumph in Graz.
However, going by current form, Luke Littler is expected to pose a big threat to Clayton’s crown.
But the teenage sensation has a tough opening encounter against the host nation’s qualifier.
Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Peter Wright will all feature at the Austrian Darts Open, with seeded players getting a bye into round 2.
However, Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson have withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons, while Gerwyn Price withdrew on the eve of the tournament.
Here are the top-16 seeds:
The likes of Luke Littler, Raymond van Barneveld and James Wade also qualified via the Order of Merit while others qualified via the Tour Card or as Host Nation players.
Number one seed Dave Chisnall will take on either Brendan Dolan or a host nation qualifier.
Reigning champion Jonny Clayton is scheduled to go up against Graham Hall or Chris Dobey.
While Littler faces Austrian host nation qualifier Zoran Lerchbecher in his opening match.
Friday, April 26
First Round
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Saturday, April 27
Second Round
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Sunday, April 28
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Third Round
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Final
Darts fans in the UK can watch the fifth Euro Tour tournament of the year on PDC.TV. Viewers will need a subscription.
However, DAZN and Viaplay will have official coverage of the entire competition for viewers outside of the UK.
The Austrian Darts Open consists of three tournament days – afternoon sessions start at 12pm BST and evening sessions start at 6pm BST.
There will be a total prize pot of £175,000 up for grabs.
The Austrian Darts Open is scheduled to get underway on Friday, April 26.
And it will conclude on Sunday, April 28.