European Championship: Complete Match Schedule Revealed
The Machineseeker European Championship is set to take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. This prestigious event will feature the top 32 players from the European Tour rankings, with Nathan Aspinall leading as the top seed. Aspinall clinched three titles this season on the European Tour and faces former world champion Rob Cross in the first round.
Key Matches and Players
Luke Littler, a promising young talent, could potentially replace Luke Humphries as the world number one by the end of the championship. Littler, who had a rocky debut last year, recently emerged victorious in both the World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix, boosting his confidence.
Humphries, currently ranked as the fifth seed, will compete against Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski. Other notable first-round matches include:
- Gerwyn Price vs. Daryl Gurney
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Wessel Nijman
- James Wade vs. Mike De Decker
Match Schedule
The full match schedule for the European Championship is as follows:
| Date | Session | Matchups |
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| October 23 | First Round (Best of 11 Legs) |
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| October 24 | First Round (Best of 11 Legs) |
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| October 25 | Second Round | Four Matches (Best of 19 Legs) |
| October 26 | Quarter Finals/Semi-Finals/Final | Quarter Finals (Best of 19 Legs), Semi-Finals (Best of 21 Legs), Final (Best of 21 Legs) |
Prize Money and Rankings
The tournament boasts a total prize pool of £600,000. The breakdown is as follows:
- Winner: £120,000
- Runner-Up: £60,000
- Semi-Finalists: £40,000
- Quarter-Finalists: £25,000
- Second Round Exits: £15,000
- First Round Exits: £7,500
Currently, Luke Humphries leads the PDC World Rankings with a margin of £52,500 over Luke Littler. However, failure to advance may cost him the top spot for the first time since January 2024.
Qualification Details
Qualification for the European Championship relied on the European Tour Rankings based on prize money from 14 events held across Europe. Nathan Aspinall secured his position at the top of the seed list following his success at the German Darts Championship on October 19.
This tournament promises thrilling matches and showcases elite talent in the world of darts. Following the European Championship, the Grand Slam of Darts will be held from November 8-16, 2025, leading to the World Darts Championship from December 11 to January 3, 2026.
