Aside from usual PDC names competing in the tournament, they are joined by eight BDO representatives, these include two female players competing in the Slam for the first time. Both Lisa Ashton and Mikuru Suzuki have been handed tough group stage draws, but will be looking to upset the odds and defeat some household names in front of the thousands in attendance.
The likes of World Trophy champion Jim Williams and current BDO World Champion Glen Durrant will also compete under the BDO banner, despite the latter now being a PDC player.
Play will commence on Saturday 9th November with the group stage concluding on the Tuesday evening. The knockout format will reach it’s climax on the Sunday with the final being played in the evening session.