The 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals begins in Minehead on Friday, as Michael van Gerwen kicks off his bid for a record-extending seventh title on a bumper opening day.

Darts fans in Bristol will have the chance to test their talents against one of the world's leading players at a special event at a city builders merchant next week.

Peter Wright has withdrawn from the 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals, and will be replaced by Gian van Veen.

Peter Wright will begin his defence of the Cazoo Players Championship Finals title against Ross Smith, with the field and draw for this month's event in Minehead now confirmed.

The race to qualify for the Cazoo Players Championship Finals continues with Players Championship events 25-28.

The 2023 PDC calendar will see over 170 days of darts played around the world.

The Grand Slam of Darts will return to Wolverhampton in 2022, following confirmation of November's PDC schedule.

Cazoo is expanding its darts sponsorship portfolio to include the World Darts Championship along with the UK Open, Players Championship Finals and Masters.

PDC Chairman Eddie Hearn has announced that prize money on the PDC circuit will smash through the £15 million barrier in 2022.

Peter Wright defeated Ryan Searle 11-10 in a thrilling final to win the 2021 Ladbrokes Players Championship.