European Tour 13: Swiss Darts Trophy 2025

The Swiss Darts Trophy 2025 is set to return as the 13th stop on the PDC European Tour, bringing world-class darts to the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, from 26–28 September 2025. This fast-growing tournament has quickly become a highlight on the darts calendar, drawing fans from across Europe to witness thrilling matches and big-stage drama.

This year’s event will see 48 top players competing for a share of the £175,000 prize fund, with a bumper £30,000 for the champion. The tournament not only offers crucial ranking points but also showcases some of the most exciting talent on the circuit, from established stars to hungry newcomers aiming to make their mark.

Martin Schindler heads into Basel as the defending champion, having edged out Ryan Searle 8–7 in a nail-biting 2024 final that went down to the wire. With passionate Swiss fans and a reputation for producing high-stakes drama, the Swiss Darts Trophy promises another weekend of unforgettable action.

When and where is the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy taking place?

The 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy takes place from September 26–28, 2025, at the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. Over three days of unmissable action, the tournament will showcase some of the world’s finest darts talent on the PDC European Tour stage. With its passionate fans and electrifying atmosphere, Basel is set to once again host one of the standout events of the darts calendar.

How to watch the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy?

The 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy will be available to watch worldwide, with live coverage on PDCTV in most regions, including the UK, USA, and Australia, where an Annual Pass costs £49.99. The pass also provides access to Players Championship events, the Women’s Series, and priority ticket sales for PDC tournaments.In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, coverage will instead be shown on DAZN, while fans in the Netherlands, Poland, and the Nordic & Baltic regions can watch via Viaplay. For all other territories, PDCTV and bookmakers worldwide will provide full access to the action.Across the weekend, sessions will begin daily at 12pm and 6pm (UK time), with three days of thrilling darts live from Switzerland.

What is the format of the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy?

What is the prize money for the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy?

Here is the full breakdown of this year's prize money for the European Tour 13: 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy

*Seeded players who lose in the second round are not credited with prize money on any Order of Merit. If a qualifying player becomes a seeded player due to withdrawals, they shall be credited with their prize money on all Orders of Merit regardless of how far they progress in the event

Who has qualified for the 2025 Swiss Darts trophy?

How do you qualify for the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy?

• 16 places go to the top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit and enter in round 2.
• 16 places go to the top 16 of the PDC ProTour Order of Merit (excluding players already qualified via the PDC Order of Merit).
• 10 places go to the winners, the Tour Card Holder Qualifiers, in which up to 112 players compete.
• 4 players from Host Nation Qualifiers. These qualifying tournaments are open to darts players from the country in which the European Tour event is taking place.
• 1 place goes to the winner of the Nordic & Baltic Associate Member Qualifiers.
• 1 place goes to the winner of the East European Associate Member Qualifiers.

What is the schedule of Play?

FIRST ROUND: Friday September 26th

SECOND ROUND: Saturday September 27TH

THIRD ROUND: SUNDAY September 28th

QUARTER- FINALS: SUNDAY SEPTEMEBER 28th

SEMI-FINAL: SUNDAY SEPTMEBER 28th

FINAL: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th

Who are the past winners of the 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy?

The Swiss Darts Trophy has quickly become a highlight on the European Tour, with the 2025 edition set to deliver another weekend of world-class action in Switzerland. Michael van Gerwen returns as the defending champion after edging Gian van Veen 8–7 in a thrilling 2024 final to claim his third European Tour title of the season. The year before, Dave Chisnall triumphed with an 8–7 victory over Luke Humphries, further underlining his impressive record on the European stage.This season has already seen titles lifted by stars including Stephen Bunting, while the likes of Humphries, Chisnall, and Gerwyn Price continue to chase silverware. With the sport’s biggest names battling it out and new stories waiting to be written, the Swiss Darts Trophy promises another unmissable chapter of European Tour drama..