The European Darts Tour is set to expand its reach in 2026, adding exciting new stops in Bratislava, Slovakia, and Krakow, Poland. This strategic move will extend the circuit deeper into Central and Eastern Europe, allowing top-level darts to connect with new audiences and fans.
Growth and Excitement in the Darts Community
Organizers attribute the tour’s international expansion to the rapid growth of the sport beyond its traditional strongholds. With more than a dozen tournaments held each season, the European Darts Tour serves as a launchpad for emerging talents, while providing a stage for established stars to showcase their skills and deliver headline performances.
Events are scheduled to take place in modern arenas that can accommodate several thousand spectators, with expected attendance numbers reaching around 20,000 per event. Fans can look forward to a thrilling mix of elite competition and lively atmospheres throughout the calendar year.
The season will once again culminate in the prestigious European Championship in Dortmund, where the top 32 players from the tour will compete fiercely for the coveted continental title. This event promises to be a highlight for both players and fans alike.
Interest in the European Darts Tour continues to rise, supported by larger audiences, wider broadcast reach across multiple countries, and increasing engagement on social media platforms. Organizers are framing the series as not only a top-tier sport but also as a shared experience for supporters, enhancing the community aspect of darts.
Ticket sales for the upcoming season are anticipated to begin in November, creating excitement among fans eager to witness the action live.
In related updates, the full lineup of European qualifiers for the 2025/26 World Darts Championship has been finalized. This offers players across the continent various routes to the iconic Alexandra Palace, with qualifying events scheduled in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Recent results have highlighted the form of leading contenders. On September 8, 2025, world number one Luke Humphries secured an impressive 8-5 victory over Josh Rock in Prague, claiming his third Gambrinus Czech Darts Open title and eighth European Tour crown before a sell-out crowd at the PVA Expo. Just a week earlier in Antwerp, Luke Littler narrowly edged Rock 8-7 to clinch the Blåkläder Flanders Darts Trophy, marking his fourth European Tour title and his second triumph in Belgium this year. As the excitement builds, darts fans are eager to see how the rest of the season unfolds.