The anticipation is building as one of the most eagerly awaited events on the darts calendar returns: the 2025 edition of the Grand Slam of Darts. Here’s your all-in-one guide to the tournament — the format, the field, the storylines, and the players to watch. When & Where Format & Prize Money Field & Key […]
Gian van Veen is a professional darts player. From Small Town to World Stage In the quiet Dutch village of Poederoijen, few could have imagined that a teenager throwing darts in his bedroom would one day bring the sport’s brightest lights to their feet. Yet, born on April 23, 2002, Gian van Veen has done […]
The Soundtrack That Defines the Oche In darts, walk-on music isn’t just background noise — it’s the spark that ignites the crowd and sets the tone for the match. From pounding rock riffs to party anthems, a player’s song choice tells the audience everything about who they are before a dart is thrown. Let’s break […]
In darts, being “in the madhouse” means you’re left needing a double 1 (that is, you have 2 points remaining). Here’s why it’s called that: It’s often considered a difficult and nerve-wracking shot because if you miss, the dart can land outside the scoring area, and if you hit a single 1, you still need […]
In darts, the “Big Fish” refers to the highest possible checkout you can hit — a score of 170. Here’s what that means: The “Big Fish” combination: 60 + 60 + 50 = 170 So when a commentator such as Wayne Mardle yell “He’s going for the Big Fish!”, it means the player is attempting […]
A nine-darter (or nine-dart finish) is the perfect leg in the game of darts — it means finishing a leg (reducing your score from 501 to zero) in just nine darts, which is the minimum number possible. 🎯 Here’s how it works: Common Example of a Nine-Dart Finish One of the most typical combinations is: […]