World Champion Luke Littler sets his sights on defending his title at the 2025 Winmau World Masters, facing qualifier Andy Baetens in the opening round. The tournament, featuring a new format and top-tier contenders, promises an exciting display of darts action.
The 2025 Winmau World Masters is set to kick off at Arena MK in Milton Keynes from January 30 to February 2, featuring a new format and a star-studded lineup. Reigning world champion Luke Littler will face qualifier Andy Baetens in the first round, marking his return to a ranking event following his impressive performance at the Alexandra Palace. The tournament features a set format, with each set being the best of three legs.
In the preliminary rounds, top players secured their spots in the 32-player main event. The Winmau World Masters champion will take home a lucrative £100,000 prize, while the runner-up will receive £50,000. Other notable first-round matchups include five-time Masters champion Michael van Gerwen facing qualifier Bradley Brooks, and Scottish icon Gary Anderson taking on reigning UK Open champion Dimitri Van den Bergh. Former Premier League runner-up Joe Cullen, who won the Masters in Milton Keynes back in 2022, faced Luke Humphries in the first round, with Humphries securing a 3-1 victory.The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with every night exclusively available for viewers. Fans who don't have Sky can stream the action on NOW without a contract. The top half of the draw will play their first-round ties on January 30, while the bottom half will compete on January 31. The tournament then progresses through a series of rounds, culminating in the final on February 2. The Winmau World Masters promises to be a thrilling spectacle as some of the world's best dart players battle it out for the prestigious title
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