Belgian No. 1 Mike De Decker secured a 6-4 victory over Marvin Kraft to set up a blockbuster second-round clash with world No. 1 Luke Littler at the SUPERBET Poland Darts Masters. On the same night, Polish hero Krzysztof Ratajski delighted the home crowd in Krakow with a clinical 6-3 win over Mickey Mansell, earning a tie against world No. 2 Luke Humphries.

Other notable first-round victories included Andrew Gilding's stunning comeback from 3-0 down to beat Jeffrey de Graaf, and Wessel Nijman's 6-3 win over Thomas Lovely. Dirk van Duijvenbode saw his late surge fall short against Adam Gawlas, while Cristo Reyes and Boris Krcmar also advanced with strong performances on the PDC European Tour's first visit to Poland.

The tournament's debut in Poland centered on Ratajski's emotional win, which he called one of the most valuable of his career. His victory, achieved under intense pressure from a partisan crowd, sets the stage for a Saturday evening of high-stakes matchups. The presence of Littler, Humphries, and Gian van Veen among the star attractions ensures a compelling second round at the EXPO venue.