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Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen takes to the Ally Pally stage on Friday night in what should be a blockbuster evening at the world darts championship.
Van Gerwen, winner of the PDC in 2014, 2017 and 2019, has seen his momentum slow in recent years, but the 35-year-old remains ranked third in the world and once again poses a real threat.
He will face James Hurrell in the second round of the final match on day six, a quarterfinalist in 2022.
In the big match of the afternoon, the popular Stephen Bunting will face Kai Gotthardt.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🏆🎯 It’s time to step up and fight again for that iconic trophy. 💚Let’s make it unforgettable. Who is ready? Let’s do this! pic.twitter.com/Ms3tNGXRhf
—Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) December 15, 2024
Bunting, 39, has never made it past the PDC semi-final, but hopes to progress to the third round without problems.
Order of play
Afternoon session (starting at 12:30 GMT)
Stephen Burton vs. Alex Merkx (R1)
Wessel Nijman vs. Cameron Carolissen (R1)
Ian White vs. Sandro Sosing (R1)
Stephen Bunting vs. Kai Gotthardt (R2)
Afternoon session (starting at 19:00 GMT)
Mickey Mansell vs. Tomoya Goto (R1)
Florian Hempel vs. Jeffrey de Zwaan (R1)
William O’Connor vs. Dylan Slevin (R1)
Michael van Gerwen vs. James Hurrell (R2)
how to watch
The PDC World Championship is broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK.
You can watch the afternoon session on Sky Sports Darts and Main Event from 12:30 GMT, and the afternoon session on both channels from 19:00.
Predictions
Routine victories ahead for Bunting and Van Gerwen, who is hungry to regain his title on the biggest stage.
