When Is European Championship?
PDC European Championship 2026 takes place from 22 – 25 Oct 2026 in Europe. The exact venue has not yet been confirmed by the PDC.
Format
Top 32 European Tour Order of Merit qualify.
How to Qualify for European Championship
The top 32 players on the season's European Tour Order of Merit qualify — rewarding consistency across the German, Austrian, Dutch, Belgian and other European Tour legs played earlier in the year, rather than the main Order of Merit.
Track who's currently on course to qualify on the live qualifying race, which updates after every ranking event.
Where to Watch European Championship
European Championship is televised live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW. International viewers can follow every match live on PDCTV.
Prize Money
European Championship has a total prize fund of £700,000. Prize money earned here counts towards the two-year rolling PDC Order of Merit — see how the Order of Merit works for the full picture of how results convert into ranking money.