All eyes will be on world number one Luke Littler in Germany today.
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, but the defending champion went out yesterday to man-of-the-moment Luke Woodhouse.
The winner will be decided today and much of the focus will be on world number one Luke Littler - the European Championship is one of the only titles missing from his glittering trophy cabinet.
But he’ll need to be on top form, with Krzysztof Ratajski his next opponent.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening today
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.
What is the prize money for the European Championship darts 2026?
There is a total prize fund of £750,000, split as follows:
- Winner: £150,000
- Runner-up: £80,000
- Semifinalists: £50,000
- Quarterfinalists: £35,000
- Second round: £20,000
- First round: £7,500
What is Saturday’s order of play today at the European Championship darts 2026?
Here’s who will be playing on Sunday, October 25.
12noon start - quarter-finals
- Ross Smith vs. Luke Woodhouse
- Gerwyn Price vs. Stephen Bunting
- Martin Schindler vs. Jonny Clayton
- Krzysztof Ratajski vs. Luke Littler
6pm start - semi-finals and final
- TBC
What has happened so far in the European Championship darts 2026?
Here’s how the matches have turned out today.
First round
- Luke Woodhouse 6-3 Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Danny Noppert 5-6 Stephen Bunting
- Niels Zonneveld 3-6 Cameron Menzies
- Gerwyn Price 6-2 Rob Cross
- James Wade 5-6 Damon Heta
- Kim Huybrechts 6-1 Ryan Searle
- Gian van Veen 6-4 Andrew Gilding
- Ross Smith 6-4 Karel Sedlacek
- Luke Littler 6-3 William O'Connor
- Kevin Doets 6-3 Michael van Gerwen
- Martin Schindler 6-5 Wessel Nijman
- Jermaine Wattimena 6-3 Ryan Joyce
- Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Dave Chisnall
- Nathan Aspinall 6-3 Cristo Reyes
- Jonny Clayton 6-3 Niko Springer
- Josh Rock 6-1 Chris Dobe
Second round
- Cameron Menzies 4-10 Gerwyn Price
- Stephen Bunting 10-3 Kim Huybrechts
- Ross Smith 10-7 Damon Heta
- Gian van Veen 6-10 Luke Woodhouse
- Krzysztof Ratajski 10-8 Kevin Doets
- Martin Schindler 10-4 Jermaine Wattimena
- Nathan Aspinall 5-10 Luke Littler
- Jonny Clayton 10-8 Josh Rock
When is Luke Littler playing his quarter-final match?
The Nuke will take on Krzysztof Ratajski on Sunday, October 25. It’s the final match in the 12noon session so expect it to start at around 2.30pm.
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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