The schedule for the 2019 BetVictor Masters has been announced.
Van Gerwen will begin his challenge against Welsh ace Clayton, who makes his Masters debut after rising to 16th on the PDC Order of Merit following a successful 2018 which included his Austrian Darts Open success.
World Championship finalist Michael Smith will play Ian White, while former Masters champion James Wade comes up against Grand Slam of Darts winner Gerwyn Price.
World number two Rob Cross meets Joe Cullen, Peter Wright plays Adrian Lewis and former finalist Gary Anderson takes on Darren Webster.
Players Championship Finals winner Daryl Gurney will play 2016 Masters finalist Dave Chisnall, while Austria's Mensur Suljovic takes on Australian ace Simon Whitlock.
The £200,000 tournament begins with four first round ties on Friday February 1, with the remaining four games from round one being played on Saturday, February 2.
The tournament then culminates on Sunday, February 3, with the quarter-finals in the afternoon session and the semi-finals and final in the evening session.
The Schedule Of Play For The 2019 BetVictor Masters
Friday 1st February (7pm)
4x First Round
Daryl Gurney v Dave Chisnall
Mensur Suljovic v Simon Whitlock
Gary Anderson v Darren Webster
Michael van Gerwen v Jonny Clayton
Table Seat Tickets £26
Tiered Seat Tickets £21
Saturday 2nd February (7pm)
4x First Round
Gerwyn Price v James Wade
Rob Cross v Joe Cullen
Michael Smith v Ian White
Peter Wright v Adrian Lewis
Table Seat Tickets £31
Tiered Seat Tickets £26
Sunday 3rd February
Afternoon Session (1pm)
Quarter-Finals
Table Seat Tickets £26
Tiered Seat Tickets £21
Sunday 3rd February
Evening Session (7pm)
Semi-Finals & Final
Table Seat Tickets £31
Tiered Seat Tickets £26
Tickets for the BetVictor Masters are available now from https://pdc.seetickets.com or visit MK Dons Box Office.
