Defending champion Phil Taylor has been drawn to face 2010 winner Scott Waites in the group stage of the Grand Slam of Darts.
The 15-time world champion will also play Mark Webster and Co Stompe in Group A of the tournament, which begins on Saturday, November 10.
Taylor could face World Grand Prix champion Michael van Gerwen or UK Open winner Robert Thornton in the second round after they were drawn in Group B alongside Ted Hankey and Steve Beaton.
2012 world champion Adrian Lewis has been handed a competitive group of Gary Anderson, John Part and Tony O'Shea.
Reigning Lakeside winner Christian Kist will make his debut in the tournament against local favourite Wayne Jones, Raymond van Barneveld and Mark Walsh.