Nathan Aspinall is set to defend his European Darts Open title from 10-12 July 2026. He won the title last year by defeating Damon Heta 8-6 in the final.
What's at stake?
The European Darts Open features a field of 48 players and £230,000 in prize money, with £35,000 going to the winner.
The top 16 players directly qualify for the tournament, but if they lose their opening match, it won't be added to the rankings.
Who's competing?
Gian van Veen is the top seed in Leverkusen, joined by Michael van Gerwen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, and Gerwyn Price.
Luke Humphries and Luke Littler won't be competing in the European Darts Open, but will return to action at the World Matchplay.
How does the prize money work?
Each player earns a share of the prize money, which also counts towards the PDC Order of Merit and the Pro Tour Order of Merit.
The European Tour Order of Merit determines seeding for the season finale, with the higher-ranked players getting more favorable draws.
Nathan Aspinall's position on the list will affect his seeding for the European Championship.
The European Darts Open is the tenth of fifteen PDC European Tour events on the 2026 PDC ProTour.
It will take place at the Ostermann-Arena in Leverkusen, Germany, from 10-12 July 2026.
What comes next?
The winner of the European Darts Open will take home £35,000 and valuable ranking points.
Nathan Aspinall will face tough competition from the other top seeds, but he's looking to defend his title and claim the top prize.
The European Darts Open will be followed by the World Matchplay, which kicks off the weekend after.
Fans can follow the European Darts Open 2026 via live scores and stay up to date with the latest news and results.