The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts qualifier takes place in Leicester on Friday. A total of 91 players will compete for the last ten places in the televised tournament in Wolverhampton. The field includes several big names.

The qualifier will be played at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. The ten players who earn a place will compete in the Grand Slam of Darts at WV Active Aldersley from 14 to 22 November.

Stephen Bunting is the highest-ranked player in the world rankings competing on Friday. Danny Noppert is another notable entrant. The Dutchman reached the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts last year, but this time must come through the qualifier to secure his place.

Two former winners, Raymond van Barneveld and Michael Smith, will also step up to the oche. Peter Wright, who has reached the Grand Slam final three times, will also be bidding to qualify.

The field also includes Dirk van Duijvenbode, who reached the semi-finals of this year's World Matchplay, and Australian number one Damon Heta.

Peter Wright is a former Grand Slam finalisf

Other familiar names stepping up to the oche include Dave Chisnall, Joe Cullen, Daryl Gurney, Ryan Joyce, Ritchie Edhouse and Michael Smith. Mike De Decker, Kim Huybrechts and Dimitri Van den Bergh will be flying the Belgian flag, but notably two-time world champion Gary Anderson will not be present, as his Grand Slam absence is confirmed.

Grand Slam of Darts qualifier entrants