Austrian Darts Open 2024: Schedule, results, start time, TV channel, stream as Luke Littler and Co battle in Graz
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.
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However, Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson have withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons.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.