German Darts Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: Scores and results as Van Barneveld and De Decker headline Day 1, Luke Littler waits
THE German Darts Grand Prix is now UNDERWAY - and a new champion will be crowned in Munich!
Last year, Luke Humphries thrashed Michael van Gerwen 8-1 to claim the title, but the World No1 has opted against defending his crown on Easter weekend.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler makes his return to the European Tour after missing the last two events in the series.
The world champion will have to wait until Sunday to get his tournament underway as the 18-year-old takes on the winner of Luke Woodhouse vs Cam Crabtree in the second round.
Today's action sees the likes of Raymond van Barneveld, Martin Schindler and Mike De Decker all take to the oche for the opening round of the German Darts Grand Prix.
- Start time: From 12pm BST
- Live stream: PDCTV
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Dimitri's takes a break
Minutes before Dimitri van den Bergh was set to take to the action, he withdrew from the competition.
The Belgian announced he was set to take a break to focus on his health.
Whatever van den Bergh decides to do next, the darting world wishes him well!
All tonight's results - as Barney sets up birthday treat!
Legend Raymond van Barneveld pulled off a fine victory to ensure he's in second-round action tomorrow - on his 58th birthday.
Most other results went as expected, too.
RESULT: Mike De Decker 6-3 Johan Engstrom
De Decker closed out in style with a 100 checkout - albeit for an 18-darter.
It wasn't the best of matches - but he always looked the likelier winner.
Mike De Decker 5-3 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 5-2 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 4-2 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 4-1 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 3-1 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 2-1 Johan Engstrom
A poor leg. this - both missing plenty of doubles.
De Decker even put a trio of darts just above the D12 he needed as he went to 24 throws.
Engstrom eventually took it in 22 darts to get on the scoreboard.
Mike De Decker 2-0 Johan Engstrom
Mike De Decker 1-0 Johan Engstrom
RESULT: Martin Schindler 6-3 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler steadied himself to complete an expected victory, but harder than many might have predicted.
Martin Schindler 5-3 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler was way out on 140 when Vandenbogaerde took out nine to stay in the match.
Martin Schindler 5-2 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler is one from victory.
Martin Schindler 4-2 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Martin Schindler 3-2 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Vandenbogaerde hits straight back - of course!
That's sport for you...
Martin Schindler 3-1 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler now looks set to take command of this match as he makes it three legs in a row.
Martin Schindler 2-1 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler heavily outscored his rival to dominate this leg.
And he was down to a 50 target after just nine darts.
He finished it off with three more throws.
Martin Schindler 1-1 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Schindler held his nerve to level.
Martin Schindler 0-1 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Belgian star Vandenbogaerde sneaked the first leg.
Martin Schindler 0-0 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Next up - Martin Schindler v Mario Vandenbogaerde
Vandenbogaerde is looking to make an even bigger name for himself - with an upset win over the home favourite.
RESULT: Dirk van Duijvenbode 6-1 Andy Boulton
DVD completed arguably the most comfortable win of the evening session.
Dirk van Duijvenbode 5-1 Andy Boulton
Van Duijvenbode pumpedhis fist a few times after moving one leg from victory.
But he took three darts to take out his double, meaning he needed 18 throws to win the leg.
Dirk van Duijvenbode 4-1 Andy Boulton
Boulton's on the board, taking three shots to bag a double for an 18-darter.
Credit to him, as DVD was waiting on a double himself.
