Michael van Gerwen has withdrawn from Thursday's BetMGM Premier League night in Berlin due to a shoulder injury.

Richard Veenstra will replace Michael van Gerwen in the Elten Safety Shoes International Darts Open in Riesa, following the world number three’s withdrawal.

Martin Schindler will begin his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes International Darts Open against Thomas Lovely, with the draw and schedule of play confirmed ahead of this weekend’s tournament.

Luke Littler is bidding to create BetMGM Premier League history in Berlin, as the sport’s biggest roadshow rolls into the German capital on Thursday evening.

Nathan Rafferty completed a European Tour qualification double in Leicester on Wednesday, as German trio Gabriel Clemens, Max Hopp and Leon Weber sealed their return to home soil.

The biggest prize money increase in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation has been confirmed, with an unprecedented £1 million prize to be introduced for the World Darts Championship winner and over £25 million to be on offer next year.