The 2024 Players Championship double-header will take place on October 30-31 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, concluding the PDC ProTour season. With £125,000 up for grabs in each of the two events, a total of 128 players, including PDC Tour Card Holders and PDPA Associate Members, will compete for the £15,000 top prize. The tournaments are critical for players aiming to secure qualification for the Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals, with the top 64 on the Order of Merit earning a spot in the November showpiece at Butlin’s Minehead Resort.
World number two Michael Smith and Players Championship Order of Merit leader Chris Dobey will headline the action, alongside several notable players such as Jonny Clayton, Rob Cross, and James Wade. The events will be streamed worldwide, with German commentary provided. Players missing from the action include top names like Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Dimitri Van den Bergh, while non-Tour Card Holders such as Connor Scutt, Wesley Plaisier, and Richie Burnett will also compete in the tournaments.
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