Austrian Darts Open 2026: FAQ

FAQ

When and where did the Austrian Darts Open 2026 take place?

The Austrian Darts Open 2026 were held from 8 to 10 May 2026 at the Stadthalle Graz (Halle A, Messe Congress Graz) in Austria. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and the sixth of 15 events on the PDC European Tour 2026.

Who won the darts tournament in Graz in 2026?

Josh Rock from Northern Ireland won the Austrian Darts Open 2026 with an 8-6 win in the final against Kevin Doets. It was his second European Tour title after the Dutch Darts Championship 2024, and it earned him the traditional green jacket.

Who was the defending champion at the Austrian Open 2026?

The defending champion was Martin Schindler, who had won the 2025 final 8-4 against Ross Smith. In Graz he went out in the quarter-finals, losing 2-6 to Daryl Gurney.

How much prize money was there at the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open 2026?

A total of £230,000 was paid out. The winner received £35,000, the runner-up £15,000, the semi-finalists £10,000 each and the quarter-finalists £8,000 each.

Which format was played at the Austrian Open 2026?

The tournament was played as a knockout with 48 players: the top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit only entered in round 2, while the other 32 players started in round 1. The first four rounds were played over best of 11 legs, the semi-finals over best of 13 legs and the final over best of 15 legs, each in double-out format.

Where were the Austrian Darts Open 2026 shown on TV and stream?

Internationally, the tournament was available as a livestream on PDC TV. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, DAZN broadcast all sessions live in German, and the action was also available free of charge on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV channel.

How did you qualify for the sixth European Tour event of 2026 in Austria?

The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit were seeded, joined by the 16 highest-ranked players from the ProTour Order of Merit who had not yet qualified. The remaining 16 places went to 10 players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four from the Host Nation Qualifier and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier.

Was there a nine-darter at the darts in Graz 2026?

Yes, Cristo Reyes hit the first nine-darter of his stage career in the fourth leg of his second-round match against Damon Heta. The Spaniard won the match 6-4 with an average of 101.89.