European Championship Darts 2026 Draw: Full first round draw, prize money, how to watch for free - as Luke Littler looks to complete collection of major ranking titles

The world’s finest darts pleayers are heading to Germany later this week.

First held in 2008 in Frankfurt, the European Championship is a major ranking PDC darts tournament that was originally created for European players to try theur luck against the world’s top-ranked throwers.

Since then the format, and the venue, has changed, with it now seeing the top 32 players in the European Tour Order of Merit battle it out in a straight knockout tournament.

Last year saw Gian van Veen defeat Luke Humphries 11-10 in a thrilling final set decider.

They’re both back for the 2026 event, once again being held in Germany.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is the European Championship darts 2026 taking place?

The tournament will play out from October 22-25.

Where is the European Championship darts 2026 taking place?

The tournament is being played in the Westfalenhallen venue in Dortmund, Germany.

How much money does the winner get?

There is a total prize fund of £750,000, with the winner bagging a cheque for a cool £150,000.

What is the first round draw?

Here’s who will be playing who in the first round, with the schedule of matches yet to be revealed. The seedings are NOT based on wolrd rankings (which Luke Littler leads), but rather on the 15-event European Tour Order of Merit.

How can I watch the European Championship 2026 darts on television?

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Dortmund - somewhat unusually for a major darts championship it will be broadcast live for free on ITV4.

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