The stage has been set for the European Championship Darts in Dortmund, where Luke Littler has learned who he will go up against in his tournament opener. Littler is scheduled to face William O'Connor in their first-round meeting, confirming an important clash for Littler as he begins his campaign at the European Championship Darts.
Alongside Littler's tournament opener, Gian van Veen is also set for opening action in Dortmund as he embarks on his title defence. Van Veen will start his defence of the European Championship Darts against Andrew Gilding, creating another headline contest as Gilding and the defending champion meet in the opening phase of the event.
The European Championship Darts action in Dortmund will officially get underway on Thursday. Thursday's start will feature Van Veen kicking off his title defence against Gilding, placing the spotlight firmly on the defending champion alongside Littler's opener against O'Connor as the matches begin in Dortmund.
As play commences on Thursday, these opening matchups will set the tone for the European Championship Darts. With Littler going head-to-head with O'Connor in his opener, and Van Veen beginning his title defence against Gilding, the competition in Dortmund is poised for a major opening day of darts.