Slovak Darts Open 2027: FAQ
27 – 29 August 2027 · Incheba Expo, Bratislava
FAQ
When and where do the Slovak Darts Open 2027 take place?
The Slovak Darts Open 2027 take place from 27 to 29 August 2027 at the Incheba Expo in Petržalka/Bratislava. It is the eleventh of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Darts Tour 2027.
Who is the defending champion at the Slovak Open 2027?
The defending champion is Wessel Nijman. The Dutchman won the first edition of the Slovak Darts Open in 2026 with an 8-3 win in the final against Rob Cross.
How much prize money is there at the darts in Bratislava 2027?
A total of £275,000 is paid out at the Slovak Darts Open 2027. The winner receives £40,000, the runner-up £20,000, semi-finalists £12,500 each and quarter-finalists £9,500 each.
What format is the European Tour event in Bratislava played in?
The Slovak Darts Open are played as a knockout event with 48 players. Up to and including the quarter-finals it is Best of 11 Legs, the semi-finals go over Best of 13 Legs and the final over Best of 15 Legs, each in Double-out format.
How is the schedule of the Slovak Darts Open 2027 structured?
On Friday 27 August 2027 the first round is played in two sessions (1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 11pm). The second round with the seeded players follows on Saturday, and Sunday features the third round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
How do you qualify for the Slovak Open 2027?
The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are automatically seeded for the Slovak Darts Open, joined by the best 16 not yet qualified players from the Pro Tour Order of Merit. Further places go to ten winners of the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four Slovak players from the Host Nation Qualifier and one qualifier each from the Nordic & Baltic region and from Eastern Europe.
Where can you watch the 2027 darts tournament in Bratislava on TV and stream?
The streaming service DAZN broadcasts every PDC European Tour event live and therefore the Slovak Darts Open too; on top of that you can watch it for free on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV Channel.
How long have the Slovak Darts Open been around?
The Slovak Darts Open were held for the first time in 2026. In 2027 the European Tour returns to Bratislava for the second time.