Jermaine Wattimena breezed past a sloppy Karel Sedlacek as second round action at the Flanders Darts Trophy got underway on Saturday afternoon, with the Dutchman's comfortable victory coming as Grand Prix ambitions fade for the Czech star. Eight intriguing matches are set to be played out across the session, with all players hopeful of returning on Sunday.
Headlining the schedule is an in-form Rob Cross, who takes on Martin Schindler in a race to qualify for the World Grand Prix. Also in action are two-time European Tour winner Ross Smith, Chris Dobey, Ryan Searle, Danny Noppert and Luke Woodhouse.
The tournament has been overshadowed by a series of high-profile withdrawals, with Luke Littler joined by three more big names in pulling out of the Flanders Darts Trophy. The news has left some fans frustrated, with one commenter noting: "Not much of a tournament really, is it? Now they've all pulled out, it's open for everyone. I'm sure if you bought tickets, you'd be disappointed."
Prize money remains a hot topic in Antwerp, with Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen among those who can earn significant sums. The full breakdown of the Flanders Darts Trophy 2026 prize money has been explained, detailing exactly how much the top stars can take home.
For those looking to follow the action, the Flanders Darts Trophy 2026 live coverage details what time it starts and how fans in the UK can watch. The results, preview, draw, schedule, field, history, format and predictions are all available as the second round unfolds.