Day two of the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 brought a captivating blend of thrilling victories, dominant displays, and unexpected early exits. Niko Springer made a strong start to his campaign with a convincing 5-1 win over Adam Sevada, while Rob Cross delivered a truly masterful performance, averaging an incredible 114 to emphatically send Jonny Clayton packing with a 5-1 scoreline. Adding to the tournament’s unfolding drama, rising stars Josh Rock and Luke Woodhouse both faced early elimination, setting a tense tone for the group stages.
Grand Slam of Darts 2026: Day 2 Highlights
Dominant Displays & Early Exits
The afternoon session on Sunday, November 15, 2026, was packed with high-stakes matches, none more impactful than Rob Cross’s encounter with Jonny Clayton. Cross, showcasing phenomenal form, averaged an astounding 114.32 to dismantle Clayton 5-1. Despite Clayton taking the first leg with an 86 checkout, Cross responded with a barrage of high finishes (137, 138, 91, 100, 76) to leave ‘The Ferret’ stunned and eliminated.
Another standout performance came from Niko Springer, who secured a crucial 5-1 victory over Adam Sevada. Springer started strong, opening with a sixth-round checkout and, despite a brief hiccup in the second leg, quickly asserted dominance. He punished Sevada’s missed doubles and strung together an 11-darter and two 14-darters, finishing with an impressive 101 average. This win sets up a group decider against Wessel Nijman.
However, not all stories were of success. Josh Rock found himself under immense pressure after an opening defeat, and he couldn’t overcome a strong Kevin Doets, losing 3-5. Doets’ clinical finishing, including a 14-darter in the second leg, proved too much for the Northern Irishman, leading to Rock’s early exit from the competition. Similarly, Luke Woodhouse became the first seeded player to be eliminated after suffering his second group stage loss, a 1-5 defeat against Krzysztof Ratajski. Despite a promising 94 checkout to start, Woodhouse struggled with his doubles, allowing Ratajski to break twice and close out the match comfortably.
Close Calls and Decider Thrillers
- Alan Soutar vs. Lisa Ashton: Soutar secured a 5-2 victory over Lisa Ashton. While not his most dazzling performance, ‘Soots’ did enough, including a crucial D8 finish after Ashton missed on the bull, to set up a group-topping clash with Jermaine Wattimena.
- Cameron Menzies vs. Raymond Smith: In a nail-biting encounter, Cameron Menzies edged out Raymond Smith 5-4. Smith initially led, but Menzies fought back, capitalizing on a missed 164 finish from Smith to level the score and eventually win the decider in the fifth round. Despite two strong showings, Smith was left without points.
- Andrew Gilding vs. Charlie Manby: Andrew Gilding defeated Charlie Manby 5-4 in another decider. Manby missed too many crucial doubles, and despite a brilliant 146 checkout, ‘Goldfinger’ sealed the win with a dramatic 124 bullseye finish in the final leg. This second 4-5 loss meant Manby’s early elimination.
- Maik Kuivenhoven vs. Karel Sedlacek: Maik Kuivenhoven staged an incredible comeback from 1-4 down against Karel Sedlacek, winning 5-4 with an impressive 11-darter to seal the match. However, despite this heroic effort, Kuivenhoven was confirmed as the first player officially eliminated from the tournament based on group standings.
Sunday Afternoon Session – Full Results:
Here are the detailed scores from the afternoon session on November 15, 2026:
- Karel Sedlacek 4-5 Maik Kuivenhoven (Averages: 94.98 – 101.62)
- Niko Springer 5-1 Adam Sevada (Averages: 100.99 – 86.58)
- Alan Soutar 5-2 Lisa Ashton (Averages: 84.85 – 74.80)
- Cameron Menzies 5-4 Raymond Smith (Averages: 96.19 – 97.19)
- Luke Woodhouse 1-5 Krzysztof Ratajski (Averages: 88.03 – 87.67)
- Andrew Gilding 5-4 Charlie Manby (Averages: 81.51 – 80.06)
- Jonny Clayton 1-5 Rob Cross (Averages: 97.21 – 114.32)
- Josh Rock 3-5 Kevin Doets (Averages: 89.50 – 100.47)
Looking Ahead: Sunday Evening Session
The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 continues tonight, Sunday, November 15, at 8:30 PM CET, with the second round of matches for the remaining eight groups. Expect more thrilling darts action as players battle for crucial points.
- Martin Schindler – Jan Schmidt
- Joe Cullen – Paolo Nebrida
- Sebastian Bialecki – Joe Hunt
- Bradley Brooks – Carl Sneyd
- Ricky Evans – Cam Crabtree
- Niels Zonneveld – Beau Greaves
- Ross Smith – Gabriel Clemens
- Jeffrey de Graaf – Henry Coates
Tournament Format and Stakes
The Grand Slam of Darts features a progressive format, with the stakes rising as the tournament progresses:
- Group Games: Best of 9 Legs
- Last 16: Best of 19 Legs
- Quarter-finals: Best of 31 Legs
- Semi-finals: Best of 31 Legs
- Final: Best of 31 Legs
Players are not only competing for glory but also for significant prize money, with the winner taking home a substantial sum:
- Winner: £200,000
- Runner-Up: £100,000
- Semi-finalists: £60,000
- Quarter-finalists: £35,000
- Last 16: £20,000
The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 continues to deliver unforgettable moments, promising more high-octane darts as the group stages conclude and the knockout rounds approach.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
