Niels Zonneveld wins Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht

Niels Zonneveld won the 2026 Dutch Darts Championship in Maastricht, securing his first PDC European Tour title. In an all-Dutch final, Zonneveld defeated Danny Noppert 8-5. Despite trailing 2-0 early in the match, Zonneveld rallied with five consecutive legs and a crucial 157 checkout to take control. The victory also guarantees his qualification for the Grand Slam of Darts.

Following the conclusion of the European Tour, the draw for the 2026 European Darts Championship in Dortmund has been finalized. Zonneveld is set to face Cameron Menzies in the opening round. Other notable matchups include defending champion Gian van Veen against Andrew Gilding, and a clash between Michael van Gerwen and Kevin Doets. German players Martin Schindler and Niko Springer will also compete in the tournament, with Schindler facing Wessel Nijman in the first round.