Watch World Seniors Darts Championship on the BBC

The World Seniors Darts Championship returns this week and you can watch the action live across BBC Sport.

Our coverage of the event at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet begins on Wednesday, 19 February and runs to the final on Saturday, 22 February.

There will be live coverage of two sessions a day on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app, with selected coverage also on the Red Button.

Who are the players to look out for?

Defending champion John Henderson has a first-round bye but faces a tough opening match when he take on the winner of the encounter between Mark Dudbridge and Chris Mason.

Simon 'The Wizard' Whitlock makes his seniors debut against Paul Hogan, while former BDO darts legends Martin Adams and Darryl Fitton rekindle their rivalry on the seniors circuit.

When and where can I watch?

All times GMT and subject to change.

Friday, 21 February

13:00-17:00 - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

19:00-23:00 - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

Saturday, 22 February

13:00-17:00 - iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

19:00-23:00 - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

World Seniors Darts Championship draw

Second round

John Henderson v Chris Mason

Derek Coulson v Tony O'Shea

Leonard Gates v Mike Huntley

Graham Usher v Neil Duff

Richie Howson v Richie Burnett

Steve Beaton v Paul Hogan

Robert Thornton v Darryl Fitton

John Part v Ross Montgomery

First round results

Jim McEwan 2-3 John Part

Kevin Edwards 2-3 Mike Huntley

Paul Hogan 3-1 Simon Whitlock

Tony O'Shea 3-2 Lisa Ashton

Richard Rowlands 0-3 Graham Usher

Ross Montgomery 3-0 Trina Gulliver

Derek Coulson 3-1 Mervyn King

Martin Adams 0-3 Darryl Fitton

Colin McGarry 2-3 Steve Beaton

Kevin Painter 2-3 Richie Burnett

Mark Dudbridge 1-3 Chris Mason

Neil Duff gets a bye after Vincent van der Voort withdraws with injury

What is the prize money?

The fourth staging of the championship features 28 players battling for a record £50,000 top prize.