The World Seniors Championship returns to the iconic Circus Tavern this month and is open to players over the age of 50.

Organised by the World Seniors Darts Tour, the championship takes place at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, Essex from 9-12. February.

The first and second rounds, plus the quarter-finals, will be the best of five sets, while the semi-finals the best of seven and final best of nine.

Phil 'The Power' Taylor, who is back for his second seniors event, reached all 14 world championship finals at the arena in Purfleet, Essex, winning 11.

Robert Thornton is the defending seniors champion, having beaten Martin Adams 5-1 in last year's showpiece.

Multiple Women’s World Champions Lisa Ashton and Trina Gulliver MBE also feature, alongside former Players Champion Kevin Painter and World Seniors Masters winner David Cameron.

The opening matches in the first round take place across 9-10 February.

Thursday - afternoon session (13:00-17:00 GMT)

First round (best of five sets)

Terry Jenkins v Chris Mason

Les Wallace v Darryl Fitton

David Cameron v Richie Howson

Larry Butler v Darren Johnson

Thursday - evening session (19:00-23:00 GMT)

First round (best of five sets)

Kevin Painter v Ronnie Baxter

Trina Gulliver v Dennis Harbour

Martin Adams v Dave Prins

Peter Manley v Scott Mitchell

Friday - afternoon session (13:00-17:00 GMT)

First round (best of five sets)

Bob Anderson v Andy Jenkins

Neil Duff v Lisa Ashton

Tony O’Shea v Leonard Gates

Keith Deller v Mike Huntley

Friday - evening session (19:00-23:00 GMT)

First round (best of five sets)

John Part v Co Stompe

Glen Durrant v Mark Dudbridge

Phil Taylor v Colin McGarry

Robert Thornton v Roland Scholten

BBC iPlayer

You can follow all the action from the World Seniors Darts Championship from 9-12 February across the BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sports website and mobile app.

The championship will also be available to watch for 30 days on-demand after the event on iPlayer.

Thursday, 9 February

Afternoon session 13:00-17:00 & evening session 19:00-23:00 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & mobile app

Friday, 10 February

Afternoon session 13:00-17:00 & evening session 19:00-23:00 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & mobile app

Saturday, 11 February

Afternoon session 13:00-17:00 & evening session 19:00-23:00 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & mobile app

Sunday, 12 February

Afternoon session 13:00-17:00 & evening session 19:00-23:00 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & mobile app

BBC Sport

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