Wessel Nijman has set the pace on the 2026 PDC ProTour, racking up six titles from 24 events. His run includes victories at the ELTEN Safety Shoes European Darts Trophy in Göttingen and Players Championship 12 in Milton Keynes, lifting him to the top of the ProTour Order of Merit on £267,000. Yet the season’s story is broader than one dominant campaign.
Emerging Champions in the ProTour
Several players have broken new ground with their first ProTour titles. Beau Greaves made history at Players Championship 11 in Milton Keynes by becoming the first woman to win a ProTour event. Kevin Doets claimed his maiden win at Players Championship 13 in Hildesheim after earlier deep runs on the Winamax PDC European Tour. Andrew Gilding, the 2023 UK Open champion, added his first floor title at Players Championship 16. Luke Woodhouse then capped a strong year with his first ProTour crown at Players Championship 18 in Leicester.
The schedule moves straight on to Germany, with the ELTEN Safety Shoes International Darts Open in Riesa from May 22 to 24, 2026, as the WT Energiesysteme Arena hosts a European Tour event for the eleventh time. The ELTEN Safety Shoes Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel follows soon after.
With form surging across the field and fresh champions emerging, the chase for ProTour honors is set to intensify in the weeks ahead. As the competition heats up, fans can look forward to thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. The PDC ProTour continues to showcase the best of darts talent, making every event a must-watch for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.