European Darts Trophy 2027: FAQ
16–18 April 2027 · Lokhalle, Göttingen
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.