The Czech Darts Open returns this weekend, taking place from Friday 5 September to Sunday 7 September in Prague, marking the 11th event of the 2025 PDC European Tour season. With just four events remaining on the calendar, the stakes are rising—and the big names are back in action.
Reigning champion Luke Humphries, who triumphed in a surprise final over Kim Huybrechts last year, is set to defend his title. 2023 winner Peter Wright also returns, joined by heavyweights Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, and Gerwyn Price. However, as is often the case on the European Tour, late withdrawals remain a possibility, especially among the top-ranked players.
Full Field – Czech Darts Open 2025
Seeded Players
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Luke Humphries
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Luke Littler
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Michael van Gerwen
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Stephen Bunting
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James Wade
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Chris Dobey
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Gerwyn Price
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Rob Cross
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Damon Heta
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Jonny Clayton
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Gary Anderson
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Dave Chisnall
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Ross Smith
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Peter Wright
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Josh Rock
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Danny Noppert
Pre-Qualified Players
Martin Schindler, Cameron Menzies, Gian van Veen, Wessel Nijman, Ryan Searle, Mike De Decker, Nathan Aspinall, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Jermaine Wattimena, Andrew Gilding, Daryl Gurney, Ricardo Pietreczko, Luke Woodhouse, Joe Cullen, Raymond van Barneveld, Ryan Joyce
Tour Card Holder Qualifiers
Niko Springer, Ritchie Edhouse, Krzysztof Ratajski, Brendan Dolan, William O’Connor, Richard Veenstra, Ian White, Kevin Doets, Cor Dekker, Maik Kuivenhoven
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Regional Qualifiers
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Host Nation (x4) – To be determined on 4 September
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East European Qualifier – Benjamin Pratnemer
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Nordic & Baltic Qualifier – Darius Labanauskas
Tournament Info
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Draw: Thursday, 4 September at 12:00 BST / 13:00 CET
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Format:
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Friday: First Round (non-seeded players)
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Saturday: Second Round (seeded players enter)
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Sunday: Final session (Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final)
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Expert Predictions: Who Will Win in Prague?
Luke Littler – The Unanimous Favourite
Editors all point to Luke Littler as the standout favourite. After a slow spring, the teenage phenom has won four of his last five tournaments and is now widely viewed as the top form player on the circuit.
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Pieter Verbeek: “Littler looks unstoppable. He’s now the man to beat heading into Prague.”
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Mats Leering: “He’s in prime form, just like MVG or Taylor used to be—if you miss your chance, he shuts the door.”
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Nicolas Gayer: “The World Champion is the best player in the world right now—expect another trophy in Prague.”
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Kieran Wood: “Littler enters with top form while other contenders face question marks.”
Josh Rock – The Form Challenger
Josh Rock has re-established himself as one of the game’s elite, most notably pushing Littler in the final of the Flanders Darts Trophy last weekend.
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Verbeek: “He’s the biggest threat to Littler.”
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Leering: “He’s been throwing brilliantly for weeks.”
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Gayer: “Consistent and sharp—don’t be surprised if he goes deep again.”
Luke Humphries – Title Defense Incoming?
While Humphries skipped the Flanders event, he’s back to defend his Czech crown and remains world No. 1.
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Wood: “If he finds rhythm early, he’ll be in the mix again.”
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Gayer: “Still has the talent to go all the way with a good weekend.”
Gerwyn Price – Injury Cloud Looms
Gerwyn Price is expected to return after missing Belgium with a hand injury. His participation could swing the tournament.
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Verbeek: “If fit, he’s a top contender.”
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Leering: “Uncertain form due to injury.”
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Wood: “If he plays, he’s always dangerous—even not 100%.”
Other Dark Horses & Outsiders
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Martin Schindler – A trendy pick among pundits, but can be hit-or-miss.
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Samuel Gill: “He either crashes out early or goes all the way.”
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Nathan Aspinall – Returns refreshed after a break post-World Matchplay.
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Stephen Bunting, Gian van Veen, Gary Anderson – All capable of a deep run.
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Niko Springer – The young German qualifier could surprise with a favorable draw.
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Karel Sedlacek – The Czech fan-favorite could thrive on home soil.
Czech Darts Open 2025 Predictions: Summary of Picks
| Editor | Favourite | Contenders | Outsiders |
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| Samuel Gill | Martin Schindler | Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price | Josh Rock, Luke Humphries |
| Pieter Verbeek | Luke Littler | Gerwyn Price, Josh Rock | Nathan Aspinall, Luke Humphries |
| Mats Leering | Luke Littler | Josh Rock, Humphries | Bunting, Van Veen, Schindler, Springer |
| Nicolas Gayer | Luke Littler | Rock, Humphries | Schindler, Van Veen, Aspinall |
| Kieran Wood | Luke Littler | Humphries, Rock | Price, Van Gerwen, Bunting, Sedlacek |
With Luke Littler leading a star-studded field and several big names under fitness clouds, the Czech Darts Open 2025 promises drama, upsets, and potentially another chapter in Littler’s already historic rise. With just weeks left in the European Tour season, Prague could prove pivotal in shaping the final sprint toward the major events later this year. Stay tuned for the full draw and schedule on Thursday, and live coverage all weekend.
