Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht determines European Championship qualifiers

The 2026 Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht serves as the final European Tour event of the season, with significant implications for European Championship qualification. The top 32 players on the European Tour Order of Merit will secure spots for the upcoming championship in Dortmund.

Eight Dutch players, including Michael van Gerwen, Wessel Nijman, and Dirk van Duijvenbode, have already mathematically secured their places. In early tournament action, Van Duijvenbode secured a 6-1 victory over James Hurrell, while Heine Uuldriks pulled off an upset by defeating Ricardo Pietreczko 6-5.

Competition for the remaining qualifying spots is intense. Players such as Martin Schindler, Stephen Bunting, and Karel Sedláček are fighting to remain within the top 32. Meanwhile, Rob Cross has withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons, with Brendan Dolan entering as a late replacement for the 16th seed.