German Darts Grand Prix 2026: FAQ

FAQ

When and where did the German Darts Grand Prix 2026 take place?

The tournament was held from 4 to 6 April 2026 at the Kulturhalle Zenith in Munich. It was the fourth of 15 events on the PDC European Tour 2026 and, as is traditional, took place over the Easter weekend.

Who won the Darts Grand Prix in Munich 2026?

Nathan Aspinall won the German Darts Grand Prix 2026 with an 8-5 win in the final over Danny Noppert. It was Aspinall's fourth European Tour title, and he won all four of them in Germany.

What happened to defending champion Michael van Gerwen at the GDGP 2026?

Michael van Gerwen, a four-time winner of the German Darts Grand Prix and defending champion from 2025, was out in his very first match. He lost 1-6 in the second round to Germany's Niko Springer.

How much prize money was on offer at the German 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 quarter-finalists £8,000 each.

What format was played at the Elten Safety Shoes German Darts Grand Prix?

It was played as a knockout 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 Munich 2026 shown on TV and stream?

The streaming service DAZN broadcast all European Tour tournaments live, including the German Darts Grand Prix 2026. SPORT1 showed all six sessions on free-to-air TV, on finals day the last 16 from 12:15 plus the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final from 18:00.

How do you qualify for a European Tour event like the German Grand Prix?

The top 16 of the two-year PDC Order of Merit were seeded and only entered in the second round, while the 16 best players not yet qualified from the Pro Tour Order of Merit started in round 1. The remaining 16 places went to qualifiers: 10 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 records and best performances were there at the darts in Munich 2026?

Kevin Doets equalled the European Tour record for the most maximums in a match with ten 180s in the last 16 against Dirk van Duijvenbode, and with 107.70 he also posted the highest average of the tournament. The highest checkout was the 170, hit by Kevin Doets (2×) and William O'Connor; in total there were 243 maximums in 454 legs.