29/09/2026
Ohh, Grand Prix, Grand Prix!
I'm sure there's potential for a Gary/Grand Prix pun, but given I'm playing football with a broken rib tonight, I'm unable to mine for it.
Gary Anderson is back in the Grand Prix saddle tonight, as he looks to claim a first crown in the double start format.
The Flying Scotsman has had a decent year thus far, with a European Tour Final, and a record breaking average at the Matchplay, to his fabled name.
But, with his confirmation of non-attendance for any potential Grand Slam qualifiers, he needs more than decent this time round to reach his beloved Wolverhampton.
Not two words I often put together, mind...
He faces off against Damon Heta - an opponent Gary's in good stead against, having won their last two encounters - although they haven't played since April last year...and since 2023 before that.
Gary's best at this tournament came in 2016, reaching the final, where he was defeated 2-5 by a prime Michael van Gerwen.
He's defending second round money from two years ago, when he lost to eventual winner Mike De Decker. Last year, he went one better than that, reaching the Quarter-Final - where he lost to Danny Noppert.
The match is the fifth of the session tonight, commencing at approximately 20:25 BST on Sky Sports for UK viewers, and via PDC Partners around the world.
So, wish The Flying Scotsman luck as he looks to dampen the heat in Leicester tonight.
Thanks to Gary's sponsors:
Unicorn Darts
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Edsco Logistics
Rix Motors
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