England open against Gibraltar at World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt
Top seeds Scotland will meet Singapore in the first round on the opening night
Monday 2 November 2020 12:17, UK
England will begin their defence of the World Cup of Darts title against Gibraltar when the event is held in Frankfurt next month.
The new-look England team of Adrian Lewis and Dave Chisnall will be among 32 nations competing in the £300,000 tournament, which is held from June 1-4 live on Sky Sports.
Having won four of the last five World Cup of Darts titles, England will begin their bid for a fifth triumph when they take on Gibraltar pair Dyson Parody and Dylan Duo in the first round.
Top seeds Scotland will meet Singapore in the first round on the opening night of the event, while two-time winners Netherlands will commence their challenge for a third title against Czech Republic.
No 4 seeds Wales drew Finland, while No 5 seeds Australia take on Denmark in their opening clash on Thursday evening, and former finalists Belgium take on New Zealand in their first-round tie.
The opening night will also see Japan take on Spain, while Thailand face Greece, Hong Kong play Russia and the Republic of Ireland meet Poland.
Schedule of Play
Thursday June 1 (7pm BST)
First Round
Thailand v Greece
Hong Kong v Russia
Republic of Ireland v Poland
Japan v Spain
Belgium v New Zealand
Australia v Denmark
Scotland v Singapore
Wales v Finland
Friday June 2 (7pm BST)
First Round
United States of America v Italy
Hungary v Canada
Austria v China
South Africa v Sweden
Brazil v Switzerland
Northern Ireland v Germany
England v Gibraltar
Netherlands v Czech Republic
Saturday June 3
Second Round
Afternoon Session (1pm BST)
Belgium/New Zealand v Thailand/Greece
Wales/Finland v Republic of Ireland/Poland
Australia/Denmark v Hong Kong/Russia
Scotland/Singapore v Japan/Spain
Evening Session (7pm BST)
Austria/China v Hungary/Canada
Northern Ireland/Germany v Brazil/Switzerland
England/Gibraltar v South Africa/Sweden
Netherlands/Czech Republic v United States of America/Italy
Sunday June 4
Afternoon Session (1pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Evening Session (7pm BST)
Semi-Finals
Final
Don't forget that you can see all the action from The World Cup of Darts, live on Sky Sports. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. The arrows run from 1-4 June.
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