In 2026, Budapest will once again host the European Tour when the Hungarian Darts Trophy returns to the Hungarian capital. Fans can look forward to top-class matches and a lively atmosphere at the MVM Dome. Last year, Germany’s Niko Springer caused a surprise by being crowned tournament champion in Budapest. It was a special triumph for the lad from Mainz, as it marked Springer’s first title on the European Tour.
General tournament information
Date: 28 to 30 August 2026
Venue: MVM Dome, Budapest (Hungary)
Competition: European Tour (Event No. 11)
Field of participants: 48 players
Match overview with session information
The tournament will be played in the classic knockout system. The first four rounds will be played in a best of 11 legs format, the semi-finals in a best of 13 legs format and the final in a best of 15 legs format. All legs will be played in double-out mode. Tickets for the individual sessions are available HERE.
Match schedule & sessions
Friday, 28 August 2026
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.) – 1st round
Kevin Doets – Jonas Masalin
Andrew Gilding – Milan Biro
Ritchie Edhouse – Connor Scutt
Niko Springer – Maik Kuivenhoven
William O’Connor – Samuel Price
Martin Schindler – Keane Barry
Ryan Joyce – Cristo Reyes
Dave Chisnall – Andras Borbely
Evening session (from 7 p.m.) – 1st round
Dirk van Duijvenbode – David Pisek
Daryl Gurney – Kadar Laszlo
Krzysztof Ratajski – Callan Rydz
Joe Cullen – Adam Leek
Rob Cross – Beau Greaves
Niels Zonneveld – Nandor Major
Cameron Menzies – Tom Sykes
Damon Heta – James Hurrell
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.) – 2nd round
Ross Smith – William O’Connor / Samuel Price
Wessel Nijman – Dave Chisnall / Andras Borbely
Jermaine Wattimena – Andrew Gilding / Milan Biro
Danny Noppert – Ritchie Edhouse / Connor Scutt
Ryan Searle – Niko Springer / Maik Kuivenhoven
Luke Woodhouse – Rob Cross / Beau Greaves
Gary Anderson – Krzysztof Ratajski / Callan Rydz
Chris Dobey – Cameron Menzies / Tom Sykes
Evening session (from 7 p.m.) – 2nd round
Stephen Bunting – Kevin Doets / Jonas Masalin
Jonny Clayton – Daryl Gurney / Kadar Laszlo
James Wade – Martin Schindler / Keane Barry
Luke Humphries – Dirk van Duijvenbode / David Pisek
Michael van Gerwen – Damon Heta / James Hurrell
Gian van Veen – Niels Zonneveld / Nandor Major
Nathan Aspinall – Ryan Joyce / Cristo Reyes
Josh Rock – Joe Cullen / Adam Leek
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.) – Round of 16
Evening session (from 7 p.m.) – Quarter-finals, semi-finals & final
The top-ranked players in the PDC Order of Merit will enter the tournament in the second round, while the remaining players will compete in the first round.
Prize money
In 2026, the prize money for European Tour events was significantly increased. A total of £230,000 will be distributed as follows:
- Winner: £ 35,000
- Runner-up: £ 15,000
- Semi-finalists: £ 10,000
- Quarter-finalists: £ 8,000
- Round of 16: £ 5,000
- Second round: £ 3,500
- First round: £ 2,000
The prize money counts towards the PDC Order of Merit, the ProTour Order of Merit and the European Tour Order of Merit (qualification for the European Championship).
Qualification
The field of participants is made up of various qualification routes to ensure a mix of world stars and regional talent:
Top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, Gerwyn Price, Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, Danny Noppert, Ryan Searle, Gary Anderson, Chris Dobey, Wessel Nijman, Ross Smith, Nathan Aspinall
Top 16 of the ProTour Order of Merit: Luke Woodhouse, Jermaine Wattimena, Kevin Doets, Andrew Gilding, Rob Cross, Krzysztof Ratajski, Niko Springer, William O’Connor, Niels Zonneveld, Martin Schindler, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Ryan Joyce, Damon Heta, Joe Cullen, Daryl Gurney, Cameron Menzies
Tour Card Holder Qualifier: Keane Barry, Ritchie Edhouse, Tom Sykes, Maik Kuivenhoven, Adam Leek, Beau Greaves, James Hurrell, Connor Scutt, Samuel Price, Cristo Reyes
Host Nation Qualifier: 4 places for players from Hungary.
Nordic & Baltic Qualifier: Jonas Masalin
East Europe Qualifier: David Písek
TV broadcast
Fans can watch the entire tournament live. The Hungarian Darts Trophy will be broadcast on the following channels:
PDC TV:
International live stream for subscribers (original commentary).
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Current scores and highlights can be found on the PDC Europe channels.
DAZN:
Broadcasts all sessions live in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in German.
Previous winners
- 2025: Niko Springer 8:7 Danny Noppert
- 2024: Michael van Gerwen 8:7 Gian van Veen
- 2023: Dave Chisnall 8:7 Luke Humphries
- 2022: Joe Cullen 8:2 William O’Connor
- 2021: Gerwyn Price 8:2 Michael Smith
