Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026: FAQ
29 – 31 May 2026 · Merkur Ostseehalle, Kiel, Deutschland
FAQ
When and where did the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026 take place?
The tournament was held from 29 to 31 May 2026 at the Merkur Ostseehalle in Kiel. It was the eighth of fifteen events on the 2026 PDC European Tour.
Who won the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026?
Luke Woodhouse won the final 8-4 against Ryan Joyce, claiming his first European Tour title. He sealed it with a 160 finish; in the final Woodhouse threw an average of 98.61, Joyce 94.46.
Who was the defending champion at the European Tour event in Kiel?
The defending champion was Gerwyn Price, who had won the 2025 final 8-3 against Gary Anderson. Price withdrew his entry for the Baltic Sea Darts Open and therefore could not defend his title.
How much prize money was there at the Baltic Sea Open 2026?
A total of £230,000 was paid out at the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026. The winner received £35,000, the runner-up £15,000, the semi-finalists £10,000 each and the first-round losers £2,000 each.
What format was played at the Merkur Ostseehalle?
It was played as a knockout with 48 players. From the first round to the quarter-finals it was best of 11 legs, in the semi-finals best of 13 legs and in the final best of 15 legs, each in double-out format.
Where was the darts tournament in Kiel shown on TV and stream?
Streaming service DAZN broadcast every session of the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026 live and in HD. The tournament was also available free of charge on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV channel.
How do you qualify for the Baltic Sea Darts Open?
The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are seeded and only enter in round 2, joined by the 16 best players not yet qualified from the Pro Tour Order of Merit. The remaining 16 places went to ten players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four from the Host Nation Qualifier and one each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East European Associate Member Qualifier.
What were the best performances at the darts in Kiel in 2026?
The highest average on day one was thrown by Cameron Menzies with 108.41 in his 6-4 win over Rob Cross. The highest checkout of the Baltic Sea Darts Open 2026 was 170, hit by Lukas Wenig, Cameron Menzies and William O'Connor; in total 356 180s were thrown over the weekend in front of 9,000 fans.