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.
They’re both back for the 2026 event, once again being held in Germany.
It’s time for the secound round matches to be played 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 to beat Nathan Aspinall.
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 Saturday, October 24. All are second round matches.
12noon start
- Cameron Menzies vs Gerwyn Price
- Stephen Bunting vs Kim Huybrechts
- Ross Smith vs Damon Heta
- Gian van Veen vs Luke Woodhouse
6pm start
- Krzysztof Ratajski vs Kevin Doets
- Martin Schindler vs Jermaine Wattimena
- Nathan Aspinall vs Luke Littler
- Jonny Clayton vs Josh Rock
What happened in the first round of the European Championship darts 2026?
Yesterday saw the last of the first round matches played. Here’s how they all turned out:
- 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
When is Luke Littler playing his second round match?
The Nuke will take on Nathan Aspinall on Saturday, October 23. It’s the third match up in the 6pm session so expect it to start at around 8pm.
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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