European Tour 7: International Darts Open
The 2026 European Tour 7: International Darts Open in Riesa, Germany, is set to take place from 22nd to 24th May 2026. Featuring 48 players and a £230,000 prize fund, discover everything you need to know about this landmark tournament on the Target Darts Blog.
When is the 2026 International Darts Open?
The 2026 International Darts Open is taking place at the SACHSENareana, Riesa, Germany, from 22nd to 24th May 2026.
How to watch the 2026 International Darts Open?
All European Tour events are streamed live through Viaplay in the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and all Nordic & Baltic countries, and through DAZN for viewers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Coverage will also be shown on PDCTV (excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and through bookmakers worldwide.
What is the format of the 2026 International Darts Open?
| Round | Best of (legs) |
|---|---|
| First Round | 11 legs |
| Second Round | 11 legs |
| ThirdRound | 11 legs |
| Quarter-Finals | 11 legs |
| Semi-Finals | 13 legs |
| Final | 15 legs |
What is the prize money for the 2026 International Darts Open?
Here is the full breakdown of this year's prize money for the European Tour 7: International Darts Open
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £35,000 |
| Runner-up | £15,000 |
| Semi-finalist | £10,000 |
| Quarter-finalist | £8,000 |
| Third Round | £5,000 |
| Second Round* | £3,500 |
| First Round | £2,000 |
| Total: | £230,000 |
*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 2026 International Darts Open?
The top 16 players on the two-year PDC Order of Merit will be seeded and will enter the tournament in the second round, while the next 16 highest-ranked players from the one-year PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit automatically qualified for the first round.
| Seeded players | |
|---|---|
| Luke Humphries | Gian van Veen |
| Michael van Gerwen | James Wade |
| Stephen Bunting | Gerwyn Price |
| Josh Rock | Danny Noppert |
| Ryan Searle | |
| Chris Dobey | |
| Ross Smith | Martin Schindler |
| Jermaine Wattimena | Mike De Decker |
| Wessel Nijman | Damon Heta |
| PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit | |
|---|---|
| Dirk van Duijvenbode | Luke Woodhouse< |
| Nijo Springer | Niels Zonneveld |
| Krzysztof Ratajski | Daryl Gurney |
| William O'Connor | Joe Cullen |
| Ryan Joyce | Kevin Doets |
| Andrew Gilding | Dave Chisnall |
| Cameron Menzies | Karel Sedlacek |
| Rocardo Pietreczko | Michael Smith |
| Tour Card qualifier | |
|---|---|
| Chris Landman | Bradley Brooks |
| Tom Bissell | Kim Huybrechts |
| Jeffrey Sparidaans | Madars Sparidaans |
| Keane Barry | Cristo Reyes |
| Connor Scutt | Charlie Manby |
| Nordic & Baltic qualifier |
|---|
| Johan Engstrom |
| East European Qualifier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gyorgy Jehirszki |
| Host Nation Qualifier | |
|---|---|
| Finn Behrens | Michael Unterbuchner |
| Pauk Krohne | Liam Maendl-Lawrance |
What is the schedule of the 2026 International Darts Open?
Friday 22nd May
Afternoon Session (1300-1800 GMT)
First Round x8
Evening Session (1900-2300 GMT)
First Round x8
Saturday 23rd May
Afternoon Session (1300-1800 GMT)
Second Round x8
Evening Session (1900-2300 GMT)
Second Round x8
Sunday 24th May
Afternoon Session (1300-1800 GMT)
Third Round x8
Evening Session (1900-2300 GMT)
Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, Final
FIRST ROUND: Friday 22nd May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Connor Scut | 6-1 | Finn Behrens |
| Kevin Doets | 6-0 | Tom Bissell |
| Niko Springer | 3-6 | Charlie Manby |
| Daryl Gurney | 2-6 | Kim Huybrechts |
| Krzysztof Ratajski | 6-4 | Cristo Reyes |
| Dirk van Duijvenbode | 5-6 | Rob Cross |
| Ryan Joyce | 6-2 | Jeffrey Sparidaans |
| Andrew Gilding | 4-6 | Bradley Brooks |
| Madars Razma | 6-2 | Gyorgy Jehirszki |
| Niels Zonnevled | 6-2 | Keane Barry |
| Ricardo Pietreczko | 6-2 | Maik Kuivenhoven |
| Joe Cullen | 6-5 | Chris Landman |
| Dave Chisnall | 6-3 | Liam Maendl-Lawrance |
| William O'Connor | 6-2 | Paul Krohne |
| Cameron Menzies | 6-5 | Michael Unterbuchner |
| Karel Sedlackek | 6-0 | Johan Engstrom |
SECOND ROUND: Saturday 23rd May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gian van Veen | 6-3 | Connor Scutt |
| Luke Woodhouse | 5-6 | Kevin Doets |
| Ryan Searle | 6-3 | Charlie Manby |
| Chris Dobey | 5-6 | Kim Huybrechts |
| Stephen Butning | 6-2 | Krzysztof Ratakski |
| Mike de Decker | 2-6 | Rob Cross |
| Christian Kist | 2-6 | Ryan Joyce |
| Jermaine Wattimena | 6-5 | Bradley Brooks |
| Michael van Gerwen | 6-5 | Madars Razma |
| Damon Heta | 6-2 | Niels Zonneveld |
| Danny Noppert | 5-6 | Ricardo Pietreczko |
| Ross Smith | 6-3 | Joe Cullen |
| James Wade | 6-0 | Dave Chisnall |
| Wessel Nijman | 6-5 | William O'Connor |
| Josh Rock | 4-6 | Cameron Menzies |
| Martin Schindler | 6-5 | Karel Sedlacek |
THIRD ROUND: Sunday 24th May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gian van Veen | 6-2 | Kevin Doets |
| Ryan Searle | 6-1 | Kim Huybrechts |
| Stephen Bunting | 2-6 | Rob Cross |
| Ryan Joyce | 6-5 | Jermaine Wattimena |
| Michael van Gerwen | 6-3 | Damon Heta |
| Ricardo Pietrczko | 4-6 | Ross Smith |
| James Wade | 6-5 | Wessel Nijman |
| Cameron Menzies | 6-2 | Martin Schindler |
QUARTER-FINALS: Sunday 24th May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gian van Veen | 3-6 | Ryan Searle |
| Rob Cross | 6-5 | Ryan Joyce |
| Michael van Gerwen | 5-6 | Ross Smith |
| James Wade | 4-6 | Cameron Menzies |
SEMI-FINALS: Sunday 24th May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Searle | 7-6 | Rob Cross |
| Ross Smith | 7-0 | Cameron Menzies |
FINALS: Sunday 24th May
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Searle | 3-8 | Ross Smith |
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