Belgian Darts Open 2026: FAQ
20 – 22 March 2026 · Oktoberhallen, Wieze, Belgien
FAQ
When and where did the Belgian Darts Open 2026 take place?
The tournament was held from 20 to 22 March 2026 at the Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. It was the third of fifteen events on the PDC European Tour 2026.
Who won the Lecot Belgian Darts Open 2026?
Luke Humphries won the final of the Belgian Darts Open 2026 8-6 against Jonny Clayton with an Average of 97.37. It was his ninth European Tour title and his first in Belgium.
How did defending champion Luke Littler fare at the Belgian Open 2026?
Littler won his opening match 6-2 against Boris Krcmar, but lost 5-6 in the third round to Niels Zonneveld, who finished the deciding Leg with a 147 Checkout. That ended his run of 12 unbeaten matches at this tournament.
How much prize money was there at the third European Tour event of 2026 in Wieze?
A total of £230,000 was paid out at the Belgian Darts Open 2026. The winner received £35,000, the runner-up £15,000, the semi-finalists £10,000 each and the quarter-finalists £8,000 each.
What format was played at the darts tournament in Wieze?
It was played as a knockout event with 48 players. The first four rounds were Best of 11 Legs, the semi-finals Best of 13 Legs and the final Best of 15 Legs, with every Leg in Double-out format.
Where were the Lecot Belgian Darts Open shown on TV and stream?
PDC TV streamed the complete tournament as an international livestream for subscribers. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, DAZN showed all sessions live in German, and the action was also available on the DAZN darts channel on Pluto TV.
How could you qualify for the Belgian Darts Open 2026?
The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit were seeded and entered in the second round on Saturday, while the next 16 players from the Pro Tour Order of Merit started in round 1. The remaining 16 places went to 10 players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, 4 from the Host Nation Qualifier plus one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier.
How did the Belgian players do at the Oktoberhallen?
Kim Huybrechts reached the third round after wins over Niko Springer and Josh Rock, while Andy Baetens made the quarter-finals after beating Joe Cullen, Stephen Bunting and Martin Schindler. Mike De Decker, the 2025 finalist, went out in the second round, losing 5-6 to Niels Zonneveld.