European Championship: Woodhouse upsets defending champion van Veen

The second round of the 2026 European Championship in Dortmund saw significant results, including the elimination of defending champion Gian van Veen, who lost 6-10 to Luke Woodhouse.

Gerwyn Price advanced to the final day with a 10-4 victory over Cameron Menzies. Despite the win and an average near 100, Price expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, citing technical difficulties caused by his darts sticking at unusual angles in the board.

Stephen Bunting also secured a place in the final day with a 10-3 win against Kim Huybrechts, supported by several high finishes. Meanwhile, top seed Ross Smith faced a difficult match against Damon Heta, narrowly securing his progression.