European Darts Grand Prix 2026: FAQ
17 – 19 April 2026 · Glaspalast Sindelfingen, Sindelfingen, Deutschland
FAQ
When and where did the European Darts Grand Prix 2026 take place?
The tournament was held from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the Glaspalast in Sindelfingen. It was the fifth of 15 events on the PDC European Tour 2026.
Who won the EDGP 2026 in Sindelfingen?
Gerwyn Price won the European Darts Grand Prix 2026 with an 8-6 win over Ross Smith in the final. It was his tenth European Tour title; after Michael van Gerwen, he is only the second player to manage that.
What happened to defending champion Gary Anderson?
Gary Anderson, who had won in Sindelfingen in 2024 and 2025, went out in the 2nd round with a 3-6 defeat to Niko Springer.
How much prize money was there at the European Darts Grand Prix 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 1st-round losers £2,000 each.
What format was played at the European Grand Prix 2026?
It was played as a knockout tournament 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, each in Double-out format.
Where was the darts tournament in Sindelfingen shown on TV and stream?
DAZN showed all sessions of the European Darts Grand Prix live in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in German, and SPORT1 broadcast all sessions on German television. Internationally, the tournament was available on the PDC TV stream.
How do you qualify for the Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix?
The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are seeded and enter in the 2nd round, while the 16 highest-placed players not yet qualified from the Pro Tour Order of Merit start in round 1. In 2026, the remaining 16 places went to the Tour Card Holder Qualifier (10), the Host Nation Qualifier (4), the Nordic & Baltic Qualifier (1) and the East Europe Qualifier (1).
What does the tournament's prize money count towards?
The prize money counts towards the PDC Order of Merit, the ProTour Order of Merit and the European Tour Order of Merit, which determine qualification for the European Darts Championship in Dortmund. Pre-qualified players who lose their opening match receive no ranking money.