2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals: Opening Day Schedule
The schedule for the opening day of the 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals has been officially confirmed. Defending champion Luke Humphries will start his campaign against European Champion Gian van Veen on Friday.
The £600,000 event, featuring the top 64 players from the Players Championship rankings after the conclusion of the 34-event 2025 season, will be held at Butlin’s Minehead Resort from November 21 to 23.
Friday’s Matches and Format
The first day will include two sessions of matches across both stages. Humphries, who completed the season ranked 58th, will begin his quest for a third straight Players Championship Finals title with a repeat of last month’s European Championship final against Van Veen.
That clash headlines a strong lineup of seven Round One encounters on the Main Stage scheduled for Friday evening.
Main Stage Highlights
- Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen – defending champion and European Champion showdown.
- Luke Littler vs Jeffrey de Graaf – Littler returns for his first appearance as world number one and newly crowned two-time Grand Slam champion, aiming for his sixth televised title of the year.
- Gerwyn Price vs Max Hopp – the top seed, who secured four Players Championship wins this season, faces Germany’s standout performer.
- Stephen Bunting vs Ritchie Edhouse – world number four meets the former European Champion in another must-watch tie.
“The £600,000 tournament featuring the top 64 players will take place at Butlin’s Minehead Resort from November 21–23.”
Author’s Summary
The 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals open in Minehead with defending champion Luke Humphries facing Gian van Veen, headlining a competitive first day featuring top-ranked stars.
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