Austrian Darts Open 2027: FAQ

FAQ

When and where do the Austrian Darts Open 2027 take place?

The Austrian Darts Open 2027 are held from 7 to 9 May 2027 at the Stadthalle in Graz (Messeplatz 1, 8010 Graz). The tournament's official name is ELTEN Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open 2027.

Who is the defending champion at the Austrian Open 2027 in Graz?

The defending champion is Josh Rock from Northern Ireland. He won the Austrian Darts Open 2026 with an 8-6 win over Kevin Doets in the final, claiming his second European Tour title.

How much prize money is there at the darts tournament in Graz 2027?

A total of £230,000 is paid out at the Austrian Darts Open. The winner receives £35,000, the runner-up £15,000, and the players who lose in the preliminary round get £2,000 each. PDC Europe has announced an increase in prize money for 2027; the new amounts have not been published yet.

What format is played at the Austrian Darts Open 2027?

The tournament is played as a knockout with 48 players. The first three rounds and the quarter-finals are best of 11 legs, the semi-finals best of 13 legs and the final best of 15 legs. Every leg is decided in double-out format.

What is the schedule at the Austrian Open 2027?

On Friday 7 May 2027 the first round is played in two sessions (1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 11pm). Saturday brings the second round with the seeded players, and on Sunday the third round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final take place.

How do you qualify for the ELTEN Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open 2027?

The top 16 of the PDC World Rankings are eligible to play, along with the best 16 players from the Pro Tour Ranking who are not already qualified via the world rankings. They are joined by ten players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on 14 April 2027, four national qualifiers and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and the East Europe Qualifier.

Who has won the Austrian Darts Open the most times so far?

The record winner is Michael van Gerwen with four titles (2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022). Martin Schindler won in 2025, Josh Rock in 2026.

How important is the tournament within the PDC European Tour 2027?

The Austrian Darts Open are the eighth of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027, which for the first time visits ten countries and 15 cities. The prize money won there counts towards the European Tour Ranking, whose top 32 qualify for the European Darts Championship.