German Darts Open 2027: FAQ

FAQ

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

The German Darts Open 2027 take place from 9 to 11 July 2027 at the Ostermann-Arena in Leverkusen. It is the tenth of 15 events on the European Darts Tour 2027 and the sixth edition of the tournament.

Who is the defending champion at the German Open 2027?

The defending champion is Krzysztof Ratajski. The Pole won the German Darts Open 2023 in Jena 8-3 against Stephen Bunting and also came out on top at the European Darts Open in Leverkusen in 2026, beating Jermaine Wattimena 8-6. From 2024 to 2026 the German Darts Open themselves were not on the tournament calendar.

How much prize money is there at the German Darts Open 2027?

The total prize money is £230,000. The winner of the German Darts Open 2027 receives £35,000, the runner-up £15,000 and the semi-finalists £10,000 each. PDC Europe has announced an increase in prize money for 2027; until it is published, the 2026 amounts apply.

What format is played at the darts in Leverkusen in 2027?

It is played as a knockout with 48 players. Up to the quarter-finals it is Best of 11 Legs, the semi-finals are Best of 13 Legs and the final of the German Darts Open is Best of 15 Legs.

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

The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are entitled to play, along with the best 16 players from the Pro Tour Ranking who have not yet qualified. They are joined by ten players from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on 2 June 2027, four from the Host Nation Qualifier and one player each from the Nordic & Baltic and the East Europe Qualifier.

Where can you watch the German Open 2027 on TV and stream?

In Germany, DAZN holds extensive streaming rights to PDC events until 2031 and shows all European Tour tournaments live; on top of that, the DAZN Darts X Channel is available free of charge via Pluto TV. On PDCTV, European Tour events are available worldwide outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Who holds the record for most German Darts Open titles?

Peter Wright is the only player to have won the tournament twice (2017 and 2022). The other winners are Max Hopp (2018), Michael van Gerwen (2019) and Krzysztof Ratajski (2023).

What does the prize money at the tenth European Tour event of 2027 count towards?

The prize money from the German Darts Open 2027 counts towards the PDC Order of Merit, the Pro Tour Order of Merit and the European Tour Ranking. Via the European Tour Ranking, the top 32 qualify for the European Darts Championship at the end of the season.