Poland Darts Open 2026: FAQ
20 – 22 February 2026 · EXPO Kraków, Krakau
FAQ
When and where did the Poland Darts Open 2026 take place?
The SUPERBET Poland Darts Open 2026 was held from 20 to 22 February 2026 at EXPO Kraków in Kraków. It was the first European Tour tournament ever staged in Poland and at the same time Event 1 of the PDC European Tour 2026.
Who won the SUPERBET Poland Darts Open 2026?
Luke Littler won the inaugural Poland Darts Open, beating Gian van Veen 8-4 in the final. It was the Englishman's fifth European Tour title, sealed with an Average of 108.06 and seven maximums.
How much prize money was on offer at the 2026 darts tournament in Kraków?
A total of £230,000 was paid out at the Poland 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 first European Tour event of 2026 in Poland?
The Poland Darts Open was played in a classic knockout format 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 all Legs played Double Out.
How do you qualify for the Poland Darts Open?
The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit were seeded and only entered in the second round on Saturday, while the top 16 of the ProTour Order of Merit started in the first round on Friday. The remaining 16 places went to 10 players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four from the Host Nation Qualifier plus one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier.
Where was the Poland Darts Open 2026 shown on TV and stream?
The SUPERBET Poland Darts Open 2026 was available internationally on the PDC TV live stream. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, DAZN showed all sessions live in German, and the tournament was additionally available free of charge via the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV Channel.
Was there a nine-darter at the SUPERBET Poland Darts Open?
Yes. In the final against Luke Littler, Gian van Veen followed two maximums with a 141 finish for the first nine-darter of his career on stage, moving 3-2 ahead. He was called by Owen Binks, who was in action on a European Tour stage for the first time.
Why were Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen missing in Kraków?
Both withdrew from the Poland Darts Open after the draw for medical reasons. Michael Smith moved up from the reserve list in place of Price and Callan Rydz in place of Van Gerwen, with both entering directly in the second round.