PDC European Tour returns to Prague

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ČEZ
Czech Darts Open
2026

From 4–6 September 2026, Prague will once again host the sixth official PDC tournament in the Czech Republic — the ČEZ Czech Darts Open 2026.
This stop on the PDC European Tour will once again take place at PVA EXPO Prague – Hall 3.

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Schedule

The event is divided into three match days, featuring the best darts players of today. Each match day consists of two separate sessions — an afternoon and an evening session. Tickets can be purchased for individual sessions or for the entire day.

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Friday

4. 9. 2026
11:00

Venue opens

12:00–17:00

Afternoon session

8 matches – Round 1

12:00 - Arena opens / 13:00 - First match begins / 17:00 - End of afternoon session

After the afternoon session, all spectators must leave the arena. Fans with all-day tickets or tickets for the evening session will be readmitted at 18:00 once the arena has been cleaned.

18:00–23:00

Evening session

8 matches – Round 1

18:00 - Arena opens / 19:00 - First match begins / 23:00 - End of evening session

Players You Can Look Forward to Seeing

The full list of players is now almost complete. We are only waiting for four places to be filled by national qualifiers, whose qualifying event will take place on 3 September 2026.

#1
as per PDC Order of Merit

Luke "The Nuke" Littler

The youngest World Champion in history and back-to-back PDC World Championship winner in 2025 and 2026. He has also won the Premier League in 2024 and 2026, the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts, the 2024 World Series of Darts Finals, the 2025 UK Open, the 2025 World Matchplay and, alongside Luke Humphries, the 2026 World Cup of Darts; walk-on: Greenlight (Pitbull feat. Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis). A global phenomenon who has fundamentally transformed the popularity of darts. Nationality: England. Year of birth: 2007.

#2
as per PDC Order of Merit

Luke "Cool Hand Luke" Humphries

2024 World Champion and winner of the 2023 World Grand Prix, 2023 Grand Slam of Darts, 2023 Players Championship Finals and 2024 World Matchplay. Together with Luke Littler, he won the 2026 World Cup of Darts for England; walk-on: I Predict a Riot (Kaiser Chiefs). One of the most complete and consistent players in the modern game. Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1995.

#3
as per PDC Order of Merit

Gian "The Giant" van Veen

2026 World Championship runner-up, 2025 European Champion and back-to-back World Youth Champion in 2024 and 2025; walk-on: Astronomia (Tony Igy and Vicetone). A leading figure of the new Dutch generation whose rise into the world elite has been exceptionally rapid. Nationality: Netherlands. Year of birth: 2002.

#4
as per PDC Order of Merit

Michael "MVG" van Gerwen

Three-time World Champion in 2014, 2017 and 2019, seven-time Premier League winner and multiple champion of the World Grand Prix, World Matchplay, Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals. 2025 World Championship runner-up; walk-on: Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes). One of the biggest personalities and most successful players in PDC history. Nationality: Netherlands. Year of birth: 1989.

#5
as per PDC Order of Merit

Jonny "The Ferret" Clayton

Winner of the Premier League, World Grand Prix, Masters and World Series of Darts Finals during an outstanding 2021 season. He won the World Cup of Darts with Wales in 2020 and 2023; walk-on: Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry). A fan favourite renowned for his calm demeanour and world-class finishing. Nationality: Wales. Year of birth: 1974.

#6
as per PDC Order of Merit

James "The Machine" Wade

Eleven-time televised major champion, including the 2007 World Matchplay, 2009 Premier League, 2007 and 2010 World Grand Prix, and the UK Open in 2008, 2011 and 2021. He reached the UK Open final again in 2026; walk-on: I'm Still Standing (Elton John). One of the finest finishers and longest-serving members of the world elite. Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1983.

#7
as per PDC Order of Merit

Gerwyn "The Iceman" Price

2021 World Champion, three-time Grand Slam of Darts winner, 2020 World Grand Prix champion and two-time World Series of Darts Finals winner. He won the World Cup of Darts with Wales in 2020 and 2023; walk-on: Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice), or Discoland (Gerry Cinnamon). A former professional rugby player known for his energy, emotion and fierce competitiveness. Nationality: Wales. Year of birth: 1985.

#8
as per PDC Order of Merit

Josh "Rocky" Rock

2022 World Youth Champion, winner of the 2024 Dutch Darts Championship and a member of Northern Ireland's victorious 2025 World Cup of Darts team. In 2025, he also reached the latter stages of the UK Open, World Matchplay and World Series of Darts Finals; walk-on: Welcome to the Party (DJ Krissy). An explosive scoring talent from the new generation. Nationality: Northern Ireland. Year of birth: 2001.

#9
as per PDC Order of Merit

Stephen "The Bullet" Bunting

2014 BDO World Champion, 2024 Masters winner and PDC World Championship semi-finalist in 2021 and 2025. His remarkable resurgence, the song Titanium and the phrase Let's Go Bunting Mental have made him one of the biggest crowd favourites; walk-on: Titanium (David Guetta feat. Sia). Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1985.

#10
as per PDC Order of Merit

Danny "The Iceman" Noppert

Winner of the 2022 UK Open and runner-up at the 2017 BDO World Championship. A regular in the closing stages of the biggest events, building his game around a calm rhythm, accuracy and solid match play; walk-on: High Hopes (Panic! at the Disco). Nationality: Netherlands. Year of birth: 1990.

#11
as per PDC Order of Merit

Ryan "Heavy Metal" Searle

2026 World Championship semi-finalist and 2021 Players Championship Finals runner-up, with several Players Championship titles to his name. He is famous for using exceptionally heavy darts; walk-on: Paranoid (Black Sabbath). Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1987.

#12
as per PDC Order of Merit

Gary "The Flying Scotsman" Anderson

Two-time World Champion in 2015 and 2016, two-time Premier League winner, 2018 World Matchplay champion and 2018 UK Open winner. He returned to the World Championship semi-finals in 2026; walk-on: Jump Around (House of Pain). One of the most elegant and naturally gifted players in the history of the sport. Nationality: Scotland. Year of birth: 1970.

#13
as per PDC Order of Merit

Chris "Hollywood" Dobey

Winner of the 2023 Masters, 2025 World Championship semi-finalist and holder of several PDC ranking titles. A dangerous rhythm player capable of producing sustained spells of high averages; walk-on: Hey Jude (The Beatles). Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1990.

#14
as per PDC Order of Merit

Wessel Nijman

One of the fastest-rising stars in world darts. In 2026, he won the European Darts Trophy and the inaugural Slovak Darts Open, while adding an outstanding run of Players Championship titles; walk-on: Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams). Nationality: Netherlands. Year of birth: 2000.

#15
as per PDC Order of Merit

Ross "Smudger“ Smith

2022 European Champion and winner of the 2026 International Darts Open, where he claimed his first European Tour title. He is one of the most prolific 180 hitters in the game and has won several Players Championship titles; walk-on: Red Light Spells Danger (Billy Ocean). Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1989.

#16
as per PDC Order of Merit

Nathan "The Asp" Aspinall

Winner of the 2019 UK Open and 2023 World Matchplay, two-time World Championship semi-finalist and former Premier League finalist. A fighter with a strong connection to the crowd who continues to compete at the highest level despite difficulties with dartitis; walk-on: Mr. Brightside (The Killers). Nationality: England. Year of birth: 1991.

If you haven’t experienced it, you simply won’t get it!

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By the Numbers

48
48
Total
Players
4
4
Czech
Players
16
16
Top
World Players
+22 000
+22 000
Expected
Spectators

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