European Open 2027: FAQ
18 June – 20 June 2027 · Salzburgarena, Salzburg
FAQ
When and where do the European Open 2027 take place?
The European Open 2027 will be held from 18 to 20 June 2027 at the Salzburgarena in Salzburg. The three-day tournament follows directly after the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt in the calendar.
How much prize money is there at the PDC European Open?
A total prize fund of £750,000 has been announced for the first European Open, exactly as much as at the UK Open. The winner receives £120,000, the runner-up £60,000 and the semi-finalists £35,000 each.
How many players take part in the new darts major in Salzburg?
160 participants play at the European Open 2027 – exactly as many as at the UK Open. All 128 holders of a PDC Tour Card are eligible, plus 32 further players from qualifying, youth and amateur routes.
How do you qualify for the European Open 2027?
All 128 Tour Card holders are automatically eligible, including those who only win their Tour Card for 2027. They are joined by 16 international qualifiers, the top 4 of the Challenge Tour, the top 4 of the Development Tour and eight amateurs from PDC Europe NEXT GEN and PDCE Start. Depending on their world ranking position, Tour Card holders enter in different rounds.
What format is played at the European Open darts?
Play takes place on eight stages at the same time. Rounds 1 to 3 are best of 11 legs, from round 4 to the quarter-finals best of 19 legs, semi-finals and final best of 21 legs. The draw is made freely round by round.
When do tickets for the major at the Salzburgarena go on sale?
Advance ticket sales for the European Open started on 12 November 2026, with regular sales beginning on 13 November 2026. Day tickets are offered for Friday and Saturday; for the tournament Sunday there are separate tickets for the individual sessions.
Where are the European Open shown on TV and stream?
The streaming service DAZN broadcasts all PDC major tournaments live and in HD. The European Open will also be shown on Sport1; the exact Sport1 broadcast times have not yet been confirmed.
Is there a defending champion at the first European Open?
No. 2027 is the first staging of the European Open, so there is no defending champion. After the UK Open, it is the second open tournament in professional darts.