Does the darts calendar need a little more variation when it comes to tournament formats rather than the standard 501 played over legs? Here, former major winner and leading commentator Paul Nicholson joins Sporting Life darts expert Chris Hammer and host Dom Newton to runs through some ideas that could be popular with fans and players including a Royal Rumble and a Ryder Cup!

Have you ever wondered how much money professional darts player can earn and whether the top stars are really enjoying a millionaire life of luxury? Paul Nicholson joins Sporting Life's Chris Hammer and Dom Newton to lift the lid on the realities of playing for your livelihood and it's not quite as lucrative as you may think.

Leading pundit and former major winner Paul Nicholson joins host Dom Newton and Sporting Life's darts expert Chris Hammer to discuss the 'darting pyramid', the importance of averages, how to crack Q School and other factors such as choosing sponsors, nicknames and walk-on music.

Where can I watch the Dutch Masters on TV?

The event will be broadcast by ITV4 in the UK from 1600 BST on Thursday and Friday.

Dutch Masters: Line up

SEEDS

  • Luke Humphries (England)
  • Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands)
  • Michael Smith (England)
  • Nathan Aspinall (England)
  • Gerwyn Price (Wales)
  • Rob Cross (England)
  • Peter Wright (Scotland)
  • Luke Littler (England)

Benelux Representatives

  • Danny Noppert (Netherlands)
  • Dirk van Duijvenbode (Netherlands)
  • Dimitri Van den Bergh (Belgium)
  • Raymond van Barneveld (Netherlands)
  • Jermaine Wattimena (Netherlands)
  • Gian van Veen (Netherlands)
  • Vincent van der Voort (Netherlands)
  • Kevin Doets (Netherlands)

Are tickets still available?

For ticket information, please see .

Prize Fund

  • Winner: £20,000
  • Runner-up: £10,000
  • Semi-Finalists: £5,000
  • Quarter-Finalists: £2,500
  • First round: £1,250

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