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2026 European Darts Grand Prix: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained
TL;DR
The 2026 European Darts Grand Prix will take place in Germany, featuring 48 qualifiers competing from Friday to Sunday. This event marks the fifth Euro Tour event of the year.
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The Euro Tour heads to Germany, with the European DartsGrand Prix marking the fifth ET event of 2026.
As usual, 48 qualifiers will battle it out, starting on Friday, in hopes of advancing to the final on Sunday night.
What to know about the European Darts Grand Prix
Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.
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2026 European Darts Grand Prix draw & schedule
*This section will be updated once the information becomes available
Tournament bracket
*This section will be updated once the information becomes available
Prize Money
*Data via Wikipedia
| Stage (num. of players) | Prize money | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £35,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £15,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £10,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £8,000 |
| Third round losers | (8) | £5,000 |
| Second round losers | (16) | £3,500* |
| First round losers | (16) | £2,000* |
| Total | £230,000 |
Format
48 players will be in action this weekend, with 16 seeded players receiving automatic byes into the second round action on Saturday.
Each seeded player will play the winner of one of Friday's games, leaving 32 players left after Friday.
Saturday will feature only round two games, determining which 16 players will advance to action on Sunday.
The afternoon session on Sunday will consist of the round of 16 games.
The evening session will consist of the quarterfinal, semifinal and final rounds.
The first round, second round, round of 16 and quarterfinal round will all be played in a best-of-11-leg format.
The semifinal round will be best-of-13 legs, and the final will be best-of-15 legs.
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Q&A
What is the schedule for the 2026 European Darts Grand Prix?
The tournament starts on Friday and concludes with the final on Sunday night.
How many players will compete in the 2026 European Darts Grand Prix?
A total of 48 qualifiers will compete in the event.
Where is the 2026 European Darts Grand Prix being held?
The event is being held in Germany.