The 2026 European Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the 2026 Machineseeker European Championship) will be a professional darts tournament held at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany, from 22 to 25 October 2026. It will be the 19th staging of the European Championship by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). The total prize fund will £750,000, with the winner receiving £150,000.
The tournament will feature the top 32 players based on ranking money earned in the 15 European Tour events that were held as part of the 2026 PDC Pro Tour.
Overview Prize money The prize fund increased to £750,000, with £150,000 going to the winner. The prize fund breakdown is: Position (num. of players)Prize money(Total: £750,000)Winner(1)£150,000Runner-up(1)£80,000Semi-finalists(2)£50,000Quarter-finalists(4)£35,000Second round(8)£20,000First round(16)£7,500
Qualification The 2026 European Tour was held as part of the 2026 PDC Pro Tour and consisted of 15 events. The top 32 players on the European Tour Order of Merit qualify for the European Championship.
The current top 32 in the European Tour Order of Merit is as following:
Updated through the 2026 Flanders Darts Trophy
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