2026 European Darts Championship: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained
The next major is upon us, as we head over to Germany.
The 2026 European Darts Championship is a four-day event commencing on Thursday, October 22, and concluding on Sunday, October 25. It encompasses a total of 32 players, handpicked from 15 Euro Tour events in 2026. The tournament adheres to a format where players are seeded, eliminating the need for a draw to determine match-ups.
The first round consists of best-of-11 legs, the second round (round of 16) and quarter-finals are best-of-19 legs, while the semifinals and final are played to best-of-21 legs. The tournament concludes with a prize pool totaling £750,000, with the winner claiming £150,000.
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