European Darts Trophy 2027

16–18 April 2027 · Lokhalle, Göttingen

Part of: European Tour

The European Darts Trophy 2027 is the seventh of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027 and takes place from 16 to 18 April 2027 at the Lokhalle in Göttingen. The defending champion is Wessel Nijman, who won the 2026 final 8-3 against Gerwyn Price.

The European Darts Trophy is one of the most tradition-rich stops on the PDC European Tour. The Professional Darts Corporation ranking event was first held in 2013 and has been played at the Lokhalle in Göttingen since 2017. In 2027 the event is in the calendar from 16 to 18 April as the seventh of 15 European Tour tournaments in total, in a calendar that for the first time covers 15 cities in ten countries. It is a straight knockout tournament with 48 players. The first three rounds and the quarter-finals are played over best of 11 legs, the semi-finals over best of 13 legs and the final over best of 15 legs. The top 16 in the PDC World Rankings are seeded and only enter in the second round, which starts on Saturday 17 April. Sunday brings the third round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. Every match is played on stage. A total of £230,000 is on offer, including £35,000 for the winner and £15,000 for the runner-up. The defending champion is Wessel Nijman: the Dutchman won his first European Tour title in Göttingen in 2026 with an 8-3 win over Gerwyn Price in the final. Niels Zonneveld and Damon Heta reached the semi-finals, and Niko Springer made the quarter-finals as the best German. The tournament's record winner is Michael van Gerwen with three titles. The field is made up of the top 16 in the world rankings, the top 16 players in the Pro Tour Order of Merit, ten qualifiers from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four national qualifiers plus one player each from the Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and the East Europe Qualifier. The players are also competing for points in the European Tour Ranking, through which the top 32 qualify for the European Darts Championship at the end of the season.

At a glance

  • Tournament type: PDC ranking tournament, event 7 of 15 of the European Darts Tour 2027
  • Organiser: PDC Europe
  • Venue: Lokhalle, Bahnhofsallee 1, 37081 Göttingen (since 2017)
  • Date: 16 to 18 April 2027
  • First edition: 2013
  • Total prize money: £230,000
  • Defending champion: Wessel Nijman (Netherlands)
  • Record winner: Michael van Gerwen (3 titles)
  • Significance: Prize money counts towards the European Tour Ranking; the top 32 qualify for the European Darts Championship

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FAQ

When and where does the European Darts Trophy 2027 take place?

The European Darts Trophy 2027 takes place from 16 to 18 April 2027 at the Lokhalle in Göttingen. It is the seventh of 15 tournaments on the PDC European Tour 2027.

Who is the defending champion at the darts in Göttingen 2027?

The defending champion is Wessel Nijman. The Dutchman won the European Darts Trophy 2026 with an 8-3 win in the final against Gerwyn Price, claiming his first title on the PDC European Tour.

How much prize money is there at the European Trophy 2027?

A total of £230,000 is paid out at the European Darts Trophy. The winner receives £35,000 and the runner-up £15,000; the players eliminated in the preliminary round get £2,000 each.

What format is the European Darts Trophy played in?

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, each in double-out format.

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

The top 16 of the PDC World Ranking are qualified, along with the best 16 players from the Pro Tour Ranking who are not among the top 16 in the world rankings. They are joined by ten players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier, four from the Host Nation Qualifier and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and the East Europe Qualifier.

What is the schedule for the European Darts Trophy 2027?

On Friday, 16 April 2027, the 1st round is played in two sessions from 1pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 11pm. The seeded players enter in the 2nd round on Saturday, 17 April. On Sunday, 18 April, the 3rd round starts at 1pm, followed from 7pm by the quarter-finals and semi-finals, with the final at 10.15pm.

Where can you watch the European Trophy 2027 on TV and stream?

In Germany, DAZN holds extensive streaming rights to PDC events. Via PDCTV, the European Tour tournaments are available worldwide outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Who is the record champion of the European Darts Trophy?

The record champion is Michael van Gerwen with three titles. The tournament has been held since 2013 and has taken place at the Lokhalle in Göttingen since 2017.

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