Slovak Darts Open 2026: FAQ

FAQ

When and where did the Slovak Darts Open 2026 take place?

The Slovak Darts Open 2026 were held from 19 to 21 June 2026 at the Incheba Expo in Bratislava. It was the first ever PDC tournament in Slovakia and the ninth of 15 events on the European Tour 2026.

Who won the darts tournament in Bratislava in 2026?

Wessel Nijman won the Slovak Darts Open 2026 with an 8-3 victory over Rob Cross in the final and is therefore the tournament's first champion. For the Dutchman it was his second European Tour title after the European Darts Trophy in March 2026, his eighth ranking title of 2026 and his eleventh PDC ranking title overall; he moved up to 14th in the world rankings.

How much prize money was there at the Niké Slovak Darts Open 2026?

A total of £230,000 was paid out at the Slovak Darts Open 2026. 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 Slovak Open 2026?

The Slovak Darts Open 2026 were played as a knockout event with 48 players. From the 1st 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.

How could you qualify for the Slovak Darts Open 2026?

The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit were seeded and entered in the 2nd round, while the 16 best players from the Pro Tour Order of Merit who had not yet qualified started in round 1. The remaining 16 places went to players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier (10), the Host Nation Qualifier (4) plus one each from a Nordic & Baltic and an East Europe Qualifier.

Where was the European Tour in Slovakia shown on TV and stream?

In German-speaking countries, the streaming services DAZN and Pluto TV broadcast the Slovak Darts Open 2026. Internationally, the tournament was available via the PDC TV live stream.

Which favourites went out early at the Slovak Open in Bratislava?

Top seed Gian van Veen lost 3-6 to Rob Cross in the 2nd round, Gerwyn Price went down 2-6 to Cameron Menzies (average 106.00) and Jonny Clayton fell 5-6 to Ryan Joyce. Michael van Gerwen went out in the last 16, losing 4-6 to Andrew Gilding.

How did the Slovakian players do at the darts in Bratislava?

All four host nation qualifiers Gabriel Varaljay, Juraj Holub, Adrián Dudek and Ján Sliacky went out in the first round at the Slovak Darts Open 2026. Sliacky was the first ever Slovak on the European Tour, and Dudek lost to Dave Chisnall 5-6 only in the deciding leg despite a 150 finish.