Five of those are Premier League participants that travelled across from Rotterdam, while the likes of Danny Noppert, James Wade, Nathan Aspinall and Wessel Nijman are serious contenders.
It does mean the Third Round action in the Afternoon Session is filled with quality matches so this should be a really good day for both fans attending and those tuning in.
Any selections from the Quarter Final matches will be added to this thread at the conclusion of the Afternoon Session.
James Wade-Nathan Aspinall over 5.5 180s: This Third Round match could produce the winner of this tournament and it is expected to be a quality affair between two players that believe they should have been invited into the Premier League.
James Wade was very good in the Second Round, but needed to be, while Nathan Aspinall did what was required to get through and continue his winning run having picked up the title at European Tour 4.
It is Nathan Aspinall who is the bigger maximum hitter, but Wade can certainly add to the overall numbers and this looks like a match that should go at least nine Legs.
The line is just about appealing enough to back at odds against quotes with both capable of finding a real rhythm attacking the treble.
Out of the two, James Wade may be of interest in the underdog role with his superior finishing putting pressure on Nathan Aspinall who has missed plenty of Doubles in the last few weeks. However, his scoring has been strong enough to give him time to win Legs and matches, although James Wade may be able to keep himself near enough to take advantage of any misses.
Stephen Bunting & Wessel Nijman over 2.5 180s: Wessel Nijman has been in dominant form in 2026, but he has not beaten Stephen Bunting as they prepare to face each other for the first time.
However, it is Bunting who has won the last three between these two and may have the mental advantage.
He will need to be better than he was in the Second Round, although the pace of play should be much more suitable to the World Number 8 compared with his last opponent.
Stephen Bunting still hit three maximums in the win on Saturday, but Wessel Nijman was in seriously good form to beat Ryan Searle in the manner he did.
Wessel Nijman is not always the most consistent maximum hitter, but two treble visits puts a lot of pressure on opponents- if he finds his rhythm as he did on Saturday, the Dutchman can also produce at least three maximums in a match that will need to nine or more Legs to have a chance for both players to hit this mark.
Jonny Clayton to win & most 180s v Martin Schindler: The home fans are going to be right behind Martin Schindler and this is a player that can really find his mark on the treble 20.
However, recent weeks have been a bit of a struggle for the top German player and Jonny Clayton's Premier League level has been taken into other events.
The Welshman has won three in a row against Martin Schindler, but the latter had three maximums in his win on Saturday.
This is the more dangerous part of the Match Double, but Jonny Clayton has been in fine form around the treble himself and the confidence of the higher Ranked player may see him complete both parts of this Double. He had four maximums in a convincing Second Round win and Clayton continues to produce plenty of consistency, which may give him the edge.
MY PICKS: James Wade-Nathan Aspinall Over 5.5 180s @ 2.00 Sky Bet (1 Unit)
Stephen Bunting-Wessel Nijman Both Over 2.5 180s @ 2.50 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Jonny Clayton to Win & Most 180s @ 2.40 Bet365 (1 Unit)
European Darts Grand Prix: 5-5, + 1.20 Units (10 Units Staked, + 12% Yield)
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