A total of 40 nations are set to take the stage at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany, as the World Cup of Darts 2025 takes place from June 12 to 15. Four top-seeded nations – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales – are automatically qualified for the knockout stage, while the remaining 36 teams will start in the group stage.

Group Stage – Sweden vs Lithuania kicks off the entire tournament

The 36 teams have been drawn into twelve groups of three. Only the group winners will advance to the knockout stage. All group matches are played in best of 7 legs.

On Friday, June 13, 24 nations will play their first matches, while the remaining 12 will begin their campaigns on Saturday.

Groups & Match Schedule – World Cup of Darts 2025

Group A

• Netherlands

• Italy

• Hungary

June 12: Netherlands vs Italy
June 13: Loser vs Hungary, Winner vs Hungary

Group B

• Belgium

• Latvia

• Philippines

June 12: Belgium vs Latvia
June 13: Loser vs Philippines, Winner vs Philippines

Group C

• Germany

• Portugal

• Singapore

June 12: Germany vs Portugal
June 13: Loser vs Singapore, Winner vs Singapore

Group D

• Ireland

• Gibraltar

• China

June 12: Ireland vs Gibraltar
June 13: Loser vs China, Winner vs China

Group E

• Poland

• South Africa

• Norway

June 12: Poland vs South Africa
June 13: Loser vs Norway, Winner vs Norway

Group F

• Canada

• Malaysia

• Denmark

June 12: Canada vs Malaysia
June 13: Loser vs Denmark, Winner vs Denmark

Group G

• Sweden

• Lithuania

• France

June 12: Sweden vs Lithuania
June 13: Loser vs France, Winner vs France

Group H

• Austria

• Spain

• Australia

June 12: Austria vs Spain
June 13: Loser vs Australia, Winner vs Australia

Group I

• USA

• Hong Kong

• Bahrain

June 12: USA vs Hong Kong
June 13: Loser vs Bahrain, Winner vs Bahrain

Group J

• Czech Republic

• India

• Taiwan

June 12: Czech Republic vs India
June 13: Loser vs Taiwan, Winner vs Taiwan

Group K

• Croatia

• Japan

• Switzerland

June 12: Croatia vs Japan
June 13: Loser vs Switzerland, Winner vs Switzerland

Group L

• Finland

• New Zealand

• Argentina

June 12: Finland vs New Zealand
June 13: Loser vs Argentina, Winner vs Argentina

Knockout Stage – Time for Decisive Action

The knockout stage begins on Saturday, June 14, with the round of 16. The twelve group winners will join the four automatically qualified teams in an open draw.

Knockout Stage Format:

• Round of 16 (June 14) – Best of 15 legs

• Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Final (June 15)

• The Final will be played in the best of 19 legs (June 15)

England are the defending champions and favorites to win again this year.