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21. August

Darts Technique

In this blog about darts technique Australian darts player Raymond Smith talks about the problems of darts coaching and explains the for him most important three topics on which he works when coaching players: Axis, Release to Follow-Through and Muscle control.
Darts Technique - the Big 3new

PDC Women's Series

This weekend the PDC Women's Series will continue in Leicester with the events 17 - 20. On Saturday and Sunday two events each will be played.
Participantsnew



20. August

World Series of Darts

Tomorrow in Wollongong in Australia the lst event of this year's World Series of Darts will begin - the Australian Darts Masters. In the first round eight PDC representatives will play against eight Ozeanic representatives. Among the eight PDC players is Gerwyn Price, who won the first Australian Darts Masters in 2024. He will meet Simon Whitlock in his first round match.
In the PDC preview Simon Whitlock and Gian van Veen have their say.
Australian Darts Masters, Resultsnew
Statisticsnew
Preview



17. August

Challenge Tour

At the weekend five more events were played on the PDC Challenge Tour in Milton Keynes. They were won by Derek Coulson, David Davies, Archie Self, Dylan Slevin and Daniel Klose. Both Coulson and Klose beside reached another final.
Derek Coulson still heads the ranking followed by Joe Hunt on second place. German Klose moved up on third place.
Challenge Tour

World Series of Darts

Jonny Clayton won the New Zealand Darts Masters with a 8:4 defeat of Gerwyn Price. Before Clayton won on finals day against Gian van Veen and James Wade while Gerwyn Price prevailed on finals day first over Damon Heta and then over ADA qualifier Raymond Smith who played an impressive tournament.
Next weekend the last of this year's World Series Events will take place in Australia.
New Zealand Darts Masters
Report
Statistics



10. August

PDC Nordic and Baltic Tour

The Nordic and Baltic Tour played at the weekend in Oslo, Norway, Pro Tour Events and European Tour Qualifiers. The two Pro Tour Events were won by Benjami Drue Reus and Oskar Lukasiak. Dane Michael Hansen qualified for the Flanders Darts Trophy, Jani Haavisto will take part in the Swiss Darts Trophy and Jonas Masalin in the Dutch Darts Championship.
Nordic and Baltic Tour



3. August

PDC Development Tour

At the weekend the PDC Development Tour played in Hildesheim, Germany. Five Events were played - two each on Friday and Saturday, one on Sunday. They were won by Owen Bates, Sam Jackson, Jamai van den Herik, Yorick Hofkens and Lenny Schlüter. For Jackson, Hofkens and Schlueter it was the first title. During the eighteenth event Archie Self threw a nine-darter.
Sebastian Bialecki still heads the ranking followed by Jack Drayton and Cam Crabtree. As Bialecki at the moment is inside the Top 64 of the world he can't compete on the Development Tour.
Development Tour



31. July

European Tour

Yesterday in Hildesheim the Tour Card Holders Qualifiers for the European Tour Events 13 and 14 in Antwerpen and Basel were played.
Raymond van Barneveld, Cristo Reyes, Jeffrey de Graaf and Bradley Brooks qualified for both events. Beau Greaves was among the players to qualify for Antwerp, Michael Smith was one of the players who qualified for Basel.

European Tour 13 Antwerp
European Tour 14 Basel



30. July

The Final Day of the World Matchplays

The closure of my days in Blackpool you can find here in my article about the final day of the tournament, on which the Women's World Matchplay and the final of the World Matchplay took place. The article as well includes a personal resume.
The Final Day of the World Matchplaynew

Coates und Bialecki win in Hildesheim

The two Players Championships on Tuesday and Wednesday in Hildesheimwere won by Henry Coates and Sebastian Bialecki.
Henry Coates defeated on Tuesday in the final of the 25. Players Championships Damon Heta with 8:4. Coates is only the fifth player without a Tour Card who won a Players Championship. The semi-finals reached Niko Springer and Jeffrey de Graaf.
On Wednesday Sebastian Bialecki secured with a 8:6 defeat of Mario Vandenboagaerde the win of the 26. Players Championship - exactly one year after he had won his first ranking title in the same venue. In the semi-finals stood Justin Hood and Gian van Veen. Scott Williams threw thje nine-darter of the day.
Today in Hildesheim the Tour Card Holders Qualifiers for the European Tour Events 13 and 14 in Antwerpen and Basel will follow.
Players Championships 25 + 26, Participants, Resultsnew
European Tour 13 Antwerp
European Tour 14 Basel

PDC Rankings

The PDC World Ranking=Werner Rankings Ladder, the Pro Tour Order of Merit and the Players Championship Order of Merit were updated.
PDC Rankings
Pro Tour



26. July

Littler defends title

With an 18:9 win over Gerwyn Price Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title. Though Price showed a strong performance he had in the end no Chance against Luke Littler who played some unbelievable darts. Near the end when Littler looked a little bit tired Price had the chance to win some more legs but missed a few doubles. Especially due to Littler's outstanding performance and Price fighting spirit we did see a good World Matchplay final.
Statistics Final World Matchplay

Greaves wins Women's World Matchplay

With a 6:5 defeat of Fallon Sherrock Beau Greaves won her already third Women's World Matchplay title. The final was a close match and both players played very similar averages and both had similar problems to hit their doubles. As last year Sherrock only just missed out the win.
Greaves defeated on her way into the final Kirsi Viinikainen and Gemma Hayter. Fallon Sherrock prevailed clearly over debutant Deta Hedman and reigning champion Lisa Ashton.
Report and Statistics Women's World Matchplay

Two semi-finals and the last of the debutants

Here comes the fourth, short article!!! It's about the Semi-finals and the other debutant in the Women's World Matchplay - Vicky Pruim.
Two semi-finals and the last of the debutants

World Matchplay

Final's Day in Blackpool. This year in the final of the tournament reigning champion Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price will meet.
Before in the afternoon-session the fifth Women's World Matchplay will take place. Reigning champion Lisa Ashton starts her campaign against Rhian O'Sullivan. The favourite to win, Beau Greaves, will - as she did last year - begin her tournament against Kirsi Viinikainen.
In the PDC preview Lisa Ashton, Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock have their say.
Preview PDC Women's World Matchplay new
ScheduleDay 9



25. July

World Matchplay

Both semi-finals of the World Matchplay were to a certain degree one-sided matches. Gerwyn Price was just too strong for a seemingly slighty tensed up Gian van Veen who couldn't keep up his so far strong performance. Luke Littler in the second semi-final played the match alone and won 17:5 against Dirk van Duijvenbode who managed to see the funny side.
PDC World Matchplay - Ergebnisse Halbfinale
Report, Statistik Halbfinalenew

Four Quarterfinals and a Debutant

The tournament is by now far advanced. The third article deals with the quarterfinals of the World Matchplay and beside with a debutant in this year's Women's World Matchplay!
Four Quarterfinals and a Debutantnew

World Matchplay

Today in Blackpool the two semi-finals will be played. First Gerwyn Price will play against Gian van Veen. After that Reigning champion Luke Littler will clash with Dirk van Duijvenbode.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule Semi-Finalsnew



24. July

World Matchplay

Gerwyn Price controlled the first quarterfinal of the night from the start, before Ross Smith managed to draw 12:12. But Price found another gear an won 16:12. In the last quarter final van Veen was in the driver seat going into the first break and though Wade managed to draw 11:11 he couldn't change the outcome. Van Veen kept his nerve and won 16:13.
PDC World Matchplay - Results Day 7new
Report, Statistics Day 7new

World Matchplay

Second quarterfinals day at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The quarterfinal between Ross Smith and Gerwyn Price will open the night. The last quarterfinal will be the repeat of one of last year's quarterfinals - James Wade will play against Gian van Veen.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule Day 7new

The Second Round

This year again Global Darts is live in Blackpool though only since the dramatic second night of the second round.
And logically the next article is about the second round in which quite a lot occurred!
The Second Roundnew



23. July

World Matchplay

Dirk van Duijvenbode and Luke Littler won their quarterfinals against Gary Anderson and Josh Rock and progressed into the semi-finals. The first quarterfinal between van Duijvenbode and Anderson started quite one-sided before Anderson late finally got into it as well and an evenly matched and entertaining game developed which the Dutchman won 16:13. In the second quarterfinal it was soon obvious only Littler could win it especially as Rock was not able to use the few chances he got. Littler won 16:7.
PDC World Matchplay - Results Day 6new
Report, Statistics Day 6new

The First Round

This year again Global Darts is live in Blackpool though only since the dramatic second night of the second round.
Though the first round seems to belong to the past the first article is a short look back on all what happened.
The First Roundnew

World Matchplay

Tonight in Blackpool the first two quarterfinals will take place. First Gary Anderson will play against Dirk van Duijvenbode. After that reigning champion Luke Littler and Josh Rock will clash at the oche.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule Day 6new



22. Juli

World Matchplay

The second round ended in a dramatic night. During the first matcht between Cameron Menzies and Ross Smith Menzies - who was in the lead - suddenly felt ill and couldn't continue due to health reasons. So Ross Smith progressed into the quarterfinals. The second match developed in a close battle between Gian van Veen and Wessel Nijman and went into the Tie Break in which van Veen prevailed with 14:12. The match between Gerwyn Price and Rob Cross was more a one-sided affair and Price won it 11:5. In the last match of the second round James Wade and Ryan Searle met - for a long time Wade couldn't get rid of Searle but in the end won 11:8.
PDC World Matchplay - Results Day 5new
Report, Statistics Day 5new

World Matchplay

On the fifth day of the tournament the second round will be played to the end. Cameron Menzies opens the night against Ross Smith. After that an all Dutch battle between Gian van Veen and Wessel Nijman will follow. in the third match Gerwyn Price and Rob Cross will stand on stage and in the last match of the second round James Wade will meet Ryan Searle.
PDC World Matchplay - ScheduleDay 5new

World Matchplay

Today in Blackpool the first night of the second round of the World Matchplay was played with some surprising results and a nine-darter of Luke Littler who won with 11:8 against Nathan Aspinall. The match between Dirk van Duijvenbode and Michael van Gerwen was a real battle in which van Duijvenbode prevailed in the tie break 14:12. Gary Anderson turned his match against Jonny Clayton around and progressed into the next round as did Josh Rock who dominated the match against Stephen Bunting.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule, Results Day 4new
Report, Statistics Day 4new



21. Juli

World Matchplay

On the last first round day of the World Matchplay Cameron Mezies caused the so far biggest upset of the tournament - he defeated the good playing number 2 of the world Luke Humphries with 10:7. Other winners of the third day were Gerwyn Price - who onky just prevailed over Martin Schindler -, Ross Smith and Rob Cross who had no problems at all against Danny Noppert and defeated him 10:3.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule, Results Day 3
Statistics Day 3



20. July

World Matchplay

On the second day of the World Matchplay with Chris Dobey the so far only seed was eliminated from the event. He lost in the Tie-Break 11:13 to Dirk van Duijvenbode. All other seeds progressed into the second round. The most impressive performance came from Gary Anderson who steamrolled Ryan Joye with an 109.96 average 10:2.
Today the first round will be played to the end. Among others Luke Humphries and Martin Schindler will stand on stage.

PDC World Matchplay



19. July

World Matchplay

On the first day of the World Matchplay reigning champion Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall impressed with outstanding performances. The two other seeded players Josh Rock and Stephen Bunting as well prevailed though Bunting only won in the Sudden Death Leg against the persistent debutant Niels Zonneveld.
On the second day the first round continued in an afternoon- and an evening-session.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule, Results Day 2
Report, Statistics Day 2new



17. Juli

World Matchplay

Tomorrow in Blackpool the PDC World Matchplay will begin, in which the Top 16 of the PDC World Ranking and the Top 16 of the PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit will take part. From tomorrow till Monday the first round will take place.
As always on the first night the reigning champion will stand at the oche - Luke Littler will play against German debutant Niko Springer.
In the PDC preview Luke Littler, Wessel Nijman, James Wade and Kevin Doets have their say.
PDC World Matchplay - Schedule, Results Day 1
Report and Statistics Day 1

PDC Europe Start

PDC Europe Start is a new tournament series of the PDC Europe which will start on 3. August in its first season. Each series will consist of ten tournaments which are played in clubs in eight regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. At the end of the series finals will be played to produce eight regional champions who will battle for four places in the Next Gen Tour. All eight regional champions will qualify for a new PDC Major.
PDC Europe Start



15. July

World Matchplay

This year again several debutants will stand at the World Matchplay oche.
In this article they are introduced.
Debutants

PDC Rankings

The PDC World Ranking=Werner Rankings Ladder, the Pro Tour Order of Merit and the European Tour Order of Merit were updated.
PDC Rankings
European Tour

WDF Europe Cup Youth

The single titles of the Europe Cup Youth this year went to Scotsman Lawrie Mitchell and German Merve Hummel. Hummel as well won together with Panagiota Kentzidou the girl's pairs. The boy's pairs title won the English pair Nankervis/Teese. The Scots won the boy's team competition and are the overall winners. The girl's team competition was won bey Team Turkey who is the overall winner as well.
Europe Cup Youth



12. July

World Matchplay

All participants in the World Matchplay - which will be played from 18. - 26 July in Blackpool - are known. The PDC now published the draw and the schedule for the first two rounds. Reigning champion Luke Littler will start his title defence against German Niko Springer either during the opening night on Saturday or on Suday in the afternoo-session.
The exact schedule will be announced after the semi-final of the football World Championship between Argentina and England on Wednesday. You can find the provisional schedule here:
PDC World Matchplay



11. July

Ratajski wins in Leverkusen

With an 8:6 win over Jermaine Wattimena in the thrilling final of the European Darts Open Krzysztof Ratajski secured the title. Ratajski stormed to a 4:1 lead before Wattimena turned the match around to lead 6:4. But Ratajski came back, won the last four legs of the match in a row and triumphed. On his way to the win Ratajski defeated on finals day Gian van Veen, reigning champion Nathan Aspinall and his fellow country man Sebastian Bialecki. Wattimena prevailed over Ryan Joyce, Luke Woodhouse and Damon Heta.
Results Day 3
Statistics
Report

European Tour

Last Day of the European Darts Open in Leverkusen. In an afternoon- and an evening-session the tournament will be played to the end. In the afternoon-session the third round will take place, in the evening quarterfinals, semi-finals and final will follow.
After the second round from the German players only Jan Schmidt is still in the tournament who defeated under par playing Mike de Decker in a close match 6:5. Schmidt will meet James Wade in the third round. Beside de Decker from the seeds yesterday Danny Noppert, Chris Dobey, Stephen Bunting and Martin Schindler were eliminated as well. Reigning champion Nathan Aspinall proved heat-resistant in the seemingly very warm Ostermann Arena and impressed at his 6:1 win over Mickey Mansell with the so far highest average of the event (107.23). He will play in round three against Ross Smith.
European Tour 10 Leverkusen
Schedule Day 3



10. July

European Tour

Second day of the European Darts Open in Leverkusen. In an afternoon- and an evening-session the first round winners will play against the seeds.
The first day of the tournament was quite a good day for the host nation qualifiers. For of the eight qualifiers - Dragutin Horvat, Jan Schmidt, Max Hopp and Niko Springer - zogen in die zweite Runde ein won their matches and will today play against seeded players. Reigning champion Nathan Aspinall will as well stand on stage today - he will play against Mickey Mansell.
European Tour 10 Leverkusen
Schedule Day 2, Resultsnew
Statisticsnew



9. July

European Tour

Tomorrow in Leverkusen, Germany, the tenth event of the European Tour 2026 will begin 2026 - the European Darts Open. As always on the first day of the event only the qualifiers will stand at the oche.
From the seeds Gary Anderson, Ryan Searle and Gerwyn Price withdrew. For them Luke Woodhouse, Damon Heta and Krzysztof Ratajski move up. Robert Owen, Max Hopp and Dominik Gruellich will be the replacements from the reserve list.
European Tour 10 Leverkusen
Schedule, Results Day 1
Statistics



8. July

European Tour

Today in Leicester the qualifiers for the European Tour Events in Budapest and Prag were played and Beau Greaves once again wrote history. She is the first ever woman who qualified for an European Tour Event and she even qualified today for both the event in Budapest and the event in Prague. Beside Greaves Keane Barry, Connor Scutt and Cristo Reyes as well qualified for both events.
European Tour 11 Budapest new
European Tour 12 Prague new

Menzies and Clemens win in Leicester

Cameron Menzies and Gabriel Clemens won the two Players Championships in Leicester.
The 23. Players Championship on Monday Cameron Menzies won with 8:5 over Cristo Reyes in the final. It was Menzies' first PDC title of the year and the Scotsman secured with it his place in the World Matchplay. In the semi-finals stood David Sharp and Dave Chisnall who as well played himself into a World Matchplay place. Joe Cullen threw the nine-darter of the day.
Winner of the 24. Players Championships was Gabriel Clemens who defeated ion the final Luke Woodhouse with 8:6. For Clemens it was his very first PDC title. The semi-finalists were Brendan Dolan and Gian van Veen. Scott Williams threw the nine-darter of the day.
Players Championships 23+24 Resultsnew

PDC Rankings

The PDC World Ranking=Werner Rankings Ladder, the Pro Tour Order of Merit and the Players Championship Order of Merit were updated.
PDC Rankings
Pro Tour



7. July

WDF Europe Cup Youth

From 8. - 13. July in Limerick in Ireland the 35. WDF Europe Cup Youth will take place. Boys teams from 27 and girls teams from 24 countries will take part.
The English team will consist of Kaya Baysal, Taylor McGuckian, Jack Nankveris, Mason Teese, Ruby Grey and Paige Pauling. Among the Scottish Youth Michell Lawrie will be the outstanding player.
More information you can find here: WDF Europe Cup Youth 2026
There will be a Live Stream of each session: WDF Europe Cup Youth 2026



6. July

PDC Pro Tour Events in Leicester

Today and on Tuesday in Leicester the Players Championships 23 and 24 will take place. On Wednesday the Qualifiers for the European Tour Events 11 and 12 in Budapest and Prague will follow in the same venue. The events count for the qualification for the World Matchplay.
Jonny Clayton, Matthias Ehlers, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Niko Springer, Oskar Lukasiak, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Pascal Rupprecht and Richard Veenstra (PC23 only) will not be in Leicester. They will be replaced by Joe Hunt, Derek Coulson, Tommy Lishman, Daniel Ayres, Tommy Morris, Aden Kirk, Christopher Wickenden, Nathan Potter and Jack Tweddell (PC23 only).
Players Championships 23+24, Participants
European Tour 11 Budapest
European Tour 12 Prague