DARTS events have been coming thick and fast this season – and next on the rota is the Austrian Open 2024.
Jonny Clayton is the reigning champion after defeating Josh Rock 8-6 in a thrilling final last year.
GettyLuke 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.
Who is playing at the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
The top-16 seeds get a bye into round 2 which means the likes of Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Rob Cross will all feature at the Austrian Darts Open.
However, Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson have withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons.
Here are the top-16 seeds:
Dave Chisnall
Damon Heta
Gerwyn Price
Rob Cross
Jonny Clayton
Michael van Gerwen
Josh Rock
Dirk van Duijvenbode
Ryan Searie
Danny Noppert
Peter Wright
Ricardo Pietreczko
Stephen Bunting
Ross Smith
Krzysztof Ratajski
Joe Cullen
What is the Austrian Darts Open 2024 draw?
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 Luke Littler faces the host nation’s qualifier in his opening match.
What is the Austrian Darts Open 2024 schedule of play?
Friday April 26
First Round
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Wessel Nijman v Romeo Grbavac
Jeffrey de Zwaan v Karel Sedlacek
Danny Lauby v Ryan Joyce
Brendan Dolan v Host Nation Qualifier 3
Richard Veenstra v Ricky Evans
Darius Labanauskas v Madars Razma
Arron Monk v Ritchie Edhouse
Dom Taylor v Host Nation Qualifier 4
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Martin Lukeman v Daryl Gurney
Andrew Gilding v Host Nation Qualifier 2
Jose de Sousa v Gian van Veen
Graham Hall v Chris Dobey
Martin Schindler v James Wade
Raymond van Barneveld v Mike De Decker
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Gabriel Clemens
Luke Littler v Host Nation Qualifier 1
Saturday April 27
Second Round
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Krzysztof Ratajski v Taylor/HNQ4
Danny Noppert v Nijman/Grbavac
Dirk van Duijvenbode v Monk/Edhouse
Stephen Bunting v Veenstra/R Evans
Ryan Searle v De Sousa/Van Veen
Joe Cullen v Labanauskas/Razma
Rob Cross v Lukeman/Gurney
Dave Chisnall v Dolan/HNQ3
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Ricardo Pietreczko v Schindler/Wade
Gerwyn Price v Gilding/HNQ3
Ross Smith v Van Barneveld/De Decker
Josh Rock v Van den Bergh/Clemens
Michael van Gerwen v De Zwaan/Sedlacek
Peter Wright v Lauby/Joyce
Jonny Clayton v Hall/Dobey
Damon Heta vLittler/HNQ1
Sunday April 28
Afternoon Session (12pm BST)
Third Round
Evening Session (6pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Final
How can I watch the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
Darts fans in the UK can watch the fifth Euro Tour tournament of the year on PDC TV.
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.
What is the Austrian Darts Open 2024 prize money?
There will be a total prize pot of £175,000 up for grabs.
Winner: £30,000
Runner-up: 12,000
Semi-finalists: £8,500
Quarter-finalists: £6,000
Third round losers: £4,000
Second round losers: £2,500
First round losers: £1,250
When is the Austrian Darts Open 2024?
The Austrian Darts Open is scheduled to get underway on Friday, April 26.
And it will conclude on Sunday, April 28.