Nearly 700 budding darts professionals will compete over eight days of action in a couple of weeks time in order to gain one of 29 Tour cards available to join the Pro Tour in the PDC system. From seasoned stars such as Kevin Painter and Wez Newton to youngsters like Jarred Cole and Lewy Williams, despite the ongoing pandemic, players will be travelling from as far as Canada and Australia to compete for their chance to make a dream come true. 

Among these names is five-time World Champion, Raymond van Barneveld, who put his darts down following a shock round one loss to Darin Young at the Alexandra Palace just 13 months ago. The former Dutch favourite will now have to come through a stacked field to regain a place on the tour. 

The 'Schools' are split into a UK school for those entering from England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, whilst European residents will head across to Germany for their attempt. Players outside these regions, such as North America, will have the choice. 

Van Barneveld will have to squeeze through stage 1 off Q-School to have his chance to take two-year card, but despite the odds being stacked against him, will surely be one of the name in the mix!