Belgian Darts Open 2027

3–5 September 2027 · Flanders Expo, Gent

Part of: European Tour

The Belgian Darts Open 2027 – officially the Elten Safety Shoes Belgian Darts Open – are the twelfth of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027 and take place from 3 to 5 September 2027 at the Flanders Expo in Ghent. It is the sixth edition of the tournament and the first in Ghent.

The Belgian Darts Open 2027 are the 12th of a total of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027. They will be played from 3 to 5 September 2027 at the Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium. The organiser is PDC Europe, and the tournament counts towards the ranking as a PDC Pro Tour event. It is the sixth edition of the event; the Belgian Darts Open were first held in 2022 at the Oktoberhallen in Lebbeke. Officially, the 2027 event is known as the Elten Safety Shoes Belgian Darts Open. Ghent is new to the tour calendar in 2027. Together with Liévin in France, two new locations are added, which means the European Tour will visit ten different countries and 15 cities for the first time. “With Ghent and Liévin we welcome two new locations to the European Tour and we look forward to writing a few new chapters of darts history there together with the fans,” said Werner von Moltke, President of PDC Europe. The defending champion is Luke Humphries, who beat Jonny Clayton 8-6 in the final of the Belgian Darts Open 2026. Michael van Gerwen and Niels Zonneveld reached the semi-finals in 2026, while Martin Schindler was the best German, going out in the last 16. The record winner is Luke Littler with two titles (2024 and 2025). The field consists of 48 players: the top 16 in the world ranking, the best 16 players in the Pro Tour Order of Merit, ten qualifiers from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on 7 July 2027, four national qualifiers and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier. PDC Europe has increased the prize money for 2027: a total of £275,000 will be paid out, including £40,000 for the winner and £20,000 for the runner-up. In 2026 it was still £230,000 in total and £35,000 for the winner. Through the European Tour Ranking, which counts only the prize money from European Tour events, the top 32 players qualify for the European Darts Championship at the end of the season.

At a glance

  • Venue: Flanders Expo, Gent (Belgium)
  • Date: 3 to 5 September 2027
  • Classification: 12th of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027
  • Organiser: PDC Europe (Pro Tour ranking tournament)
  • Official tournament name: Elten Safety Shoes Belgian Darts Open 2027
  • Field: 48 players
  • Prize money: 275.000 £ (winner: 40.000 £)
  • Defending champion: Luke Humphries
  • Edition: 6th edition of the Belgian Darts Open
  • Premiere in Gent: Gent hosts the Belgian Darts Open for the first time in 2027
  • First edition: 2022 at the Oktoberhallen in Lebbeke

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FAQ

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

The Belgian Darts Open 2027 take place from 3 to 5 September 2027 at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium (Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent). It is the sixth edition of the tournament and the first in Ghent.

Who is the defending champion at the Belgian Open 2027?

The defending champion is Luke Humphries. He won the Belgian Darts Open 2026 8-6 against Jonny Clayton.

How much prize money is on offer at the darts tournament in Ghent?

PDC Europe has increased the prize money for 2027: a total of £275,000 is paid out at the Belgian Darts Open, including £40,000 for the winner and £20,000 for the runner-up. In 2026 the total was £230,000.

What format is played at the Belgian Darts Open 2027?

The tournament is played as a knockout with 48 players. The early 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 mode.

What is the schedule for the Belgian Open 2027?

On Friday 3 September 2027 there are two first-round sessions (1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 11pm), with the second round following on Saturday in two sessions. On Sunday the third round starts at 1pm, the quarter-finals at 7pm, the semi-finals at 9pm and the final at 10.15pm.

How do you qualify for the European Tour event in Ghent?

The top 16 of the PDC World Rankings are eligible, along with the best 16 players from the Pro Tour Ranking who have not already qualified via the world rankings. They are joined by ten players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on 7 July 2027, four national qualifiers and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier.

Who has won the Belgian Darts Open so far?

Since the first edition in 2022, the winners have been Dave Chisnall (2022), Michael van Gerwen (2023), Luke Littler (2024 and 2025) and Luke Humphries (2026). Luke Littler is the record champion with two titles.

What is the official name of the Belgian Darts Open 2027 and which European Tour event is it?

Officially the tournament runs as the Elten Safety Shoes Belgian Darts Open 2027. It is the 12th of 15 events on the PDC European Tour 2027, which for the first time visits ten countries and 15 cities.

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