Belgian Darts Open 2027: FAQ
3–5 September 2027 · Flanders Expo, Gent
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.