European Tour 9: Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025

The ninth stop on the 2025 European Tour heads to Germany for the always exciting Baltic Sea Darts Open. Stephen Bunting ‘The Bullet’ has been in sensational form this season, already picking up titles at the Bahrain Darts Masters and the Nordic Darts Masters. Will he continue his winning streak and claim glory in Germany?

Defending champion Luke Humphries returns looking to repeat his 2024 triumph, but he’ll face stiff competition, including from Rob Cross, the resurgent star who's been knocking on the door of another big title.

When is the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025 taking place?

The Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025 will take place between July 11th and July 13th, 2025.

Where is the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025 taking place?

The Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025 will take place at the Wunderino Arena, Kiel, Germany.

How to watch the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

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.

What is the format of the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

What is the prize money for the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

Here is the full breakdown of this year's prize money for the European Tour 9: Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025

*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 Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

How do you qualify for the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

With 48 darts players selected for the Dutch Darts Championship 2025 and they broke down by the following:

• 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 the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025?

FRIDAY 23rd MAY

Afternoon Session (1300-1700 local time, 1200-1600 GMT)

First Round x8

Evening Session (1900-2300 local time, 1800-2200 GMT)

First Round x8

SATURDAY 24th MAY

Afternoon Session (1300-1700 local time, 1200-1600 GMT)

Second Round x8

Evening Session (1900-2300 local time, 1800-2200 GMT)

Second Round x8

SUNDAY 25th MAY

Afternoon Session (1300-1700 local time, 1200-1600 GMT)

Third Round x8

Evening Session (1900-2300 local time, 1800-2200 GMT)

Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, Final

Who are the past winners of the Baltic Sea Darts Open??

The Baltic Sea Darts Open may be one of the newer stops on the European Tour, but it’s already delivered some standout moments. In 2024, Rob Cross claimed the title with a hard-fought 8–6 win over Luke Humphries in a thrilling final. The year before, in 2023, it was Dave Chisnall who lifted the trophy after an impressive 8–5 victory, again over Humphries, who has now finished runner-up two years in a row. With such high-calibre finals already in the history books, fans can expect more drama and top-class darts again this year.

What makes the 2025 tournament special or different from previous years?

There are some exciting changes to the Baltic Sea Darts Open this year, starting with a major shake-up in the draw structure. Seeding is now based on the two-year PDC Order of Merit, while the next 16 spots are taken from the current one-year ProTour Order of Merit. This new dual-ranking approach means we’re seeing a mix of players who have shown long-term consistency alongside those in top recent form. Seeded players will begin their campaign in round two, while the rest will compete from round one.

Another key update is the arrival of Elten Safety Shoes as the tournament’s new sponsor. Founded in 1910 in Uedem, a small shoemaking town on the Lower Rhine, ELTEN is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of safety footwear. They are known for developing innovative solutions that adapt to the modern work environment while maintaining high standards of safety, comfort, and design. Their reputation for quality and forward-thinking makes them a strong partner for this year’s event.

Local Rising Stars

There are a couple of exciting names for fans to watch out for at the 2025 Baltic Sea Darts Open, especially among the local and rising stars. Oskar Lukasiak from Sweden is making headlines after earning his PDC Tour Card at Q-School earlier this year. He’s already picked up a win on the Nordic and Baltic ProTour in Riga and played a key role in helping Sweden reach the World Cup of Darts quarter-finals in both 2023 and 2024. Many fans will remember him as a youth prodigy who made history back in 2004 as the youngest-ever player to hit a nine-darter.

Another Swedish talent to follow is Viktor Tingström, who also secured his PDC Tour Card in January 2025. A standout from the Swedish youth circuit, he has already made his mark by competing in world youth events, winning the Finnish Masters, and qualifying for Euro Tour tournaments. He recently faced some of the biggest names in the game in Copenhagen, including Luke Littler, gaining valuable experience on the big stage.