Higher stakes than floor events, with a total pot of £175,000 per tournament and £30,000 for the winner.
Often called "floor events," these are held behind closed doors with no public attendance.
48-player field including the top 16 from the main Order of Merit, top 16 from the ProTour Order of Merit, and various regional qualifiers.
Restricted to the 128 PDC Tour Card holders , with any vacant spots filled by top players from the Challenge Tour.
Played in near-silence across 16 boards simultaneously, focusing entirely on performance rather than showmanship.
Performance here determines the 32-player field for the televised European Championship. 3. Qualifying for the ProTour
The tour has grown to 15 events, including new stops in Poland and Slovakia .
The calendar features 34 Players Championship events, each with a prize fund of £125,000 (£15,000 for the winner).