A historic moment for the world of darts: in June 2026, the European Tour will celebrate its premiere in Slovakia! Where the majestic Bratislava Castle normally watches over the Danube and the vibrant life of the old town enchants visitors, darts fans will now have their eyes fixed on the board. With the Slovak Darts Open 2026, PDC Europe is opening a new chapter and bringing the elite of darts to the Slovak capital for the first time.
While fans in the region have often had to travel long distances to Prague or Budapest in the past, Bratislava will now become a venue for world-class darts itself. At the Incheba Expo, players and spectators can expect an atmosphere that will make the summer of 2026 unforgettable. Especially for the winner, who will be the first to wear the Slovakian crown in Bratislava.
General tournament information
Date: 19 to 21 June 2026
Venue: Incheba Expo, Bratislava (Slovakia)
Competition: European Tour (Event No. 9)
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, 19 June 2026
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.) – 1st round
Evening session (from 7 p.m.) – 1st round
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.) – 2nd round
Evening session (from 7 p.m.) – 2nd round
Sunday, 21 June 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: Automatically qualified for the second round on Saturday.
Top 16 of the ProTour Order of Merit: Highest-ranked players after the top 16.
Tour Card Holder Qualifier: 10 places for PDC Tour Card holders.
Host Nation Qualifier: 4 places for players from Slovakia.
Nordic & Baltic Qualifier: Johan Engström
East Europe Qualifier: Péter Kelemen
TV broadcast
Fans can watch the entire tournament live. The Slovak Darts Open 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.
