Chris Dobey vs Jan Schmidt Preview & Prediction | 2026 Grand Slam of Darts | Group Stage

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Chris Dobey closes the opening day of the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts against Germany's Jan Schmidt, one of the two World Youth Championship finalists in the field.

Start date/time: 14 November 2026 at 10:45 pm

How to watch on TV & online: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

Chris Dobey vs Jan Schmidt prediction

Chris Dobey has won three Players Championship titles in 2026, the latest at PC32 on 29 October, and he reached the last 16 here last year.

Hollywood has, however, suffered a number of early exits at the majors and could really do with a positive run in Wolverhampton.

Jan Schmidt, Cam Crabtree's opponent in the upcoming World Youth Championship final, makes his Grand Slam debut and has already shown he can handle the stage. On the European Tour in July he beat Cameron Menzies and Mike De Decker, both 6-5, before losing to James Wade.

Dobey's recent Players Championship success is sure to have given him a much-needed boost. We think he gets over the line, but Schmidt is likely to win at least a couple of legs. 

Chris Dobey vs Jan Schmidt tip: Over 7.5 legs