WORLD SENIORS action returns with the iconic Matchplay tournament - and there are several blockbuster ties in the first round.
Champions of champion Richie Howson faces English icon Trina Gulliver, while Scottish star Robert Thornton goes up against Canadian ace John Part.
However, fans have been left devastated by the news that Phil Taylor was forced to withdraw on medical advice.
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York Barbican will play host to the star-studded event, which will include defending champion Leonard Gates.
The American star pipped Jim McEwan in the final of 2023's edition to get his mitts on the trophy and nab his third consecurive WSDT TV title.
Today's sessions will get underway at 1pm and 7pm respectively.