Littler lights up Graz with superb Heta victory

European Tour

Luke Littler produced a blistering burst to storm through to the last 16 of the NEO.bet Austrian Darts Open on Saturday, as Jonny Clayton made a superb start to his title defence in Graz.

Inspired Schindler creates history on Day One in Graz

European Tour

Martin Schindler produced an imperious display to take centre stage on the opening day of the NEO.bet Austrian Darts Open on Friday.

2024 NEO.bet Austrian Darts Open draw & schedule

European Tour

Jonny Clayton will begin his defence of the NEO.bet Austrian Darts Open against Chris Dobey or Graham Hall on Saturday, with the draw and schedule for this weekend's event now confirmed.

Anderson hails 'good fortune' after Euro Tour success in Sindelfingen

European Tour

Gary Anderson claimed he’s ‘never been so lucky’ after ending his ten-year wait for a European Tour title in Sindelfingen on Sunday.

Anderson ends ten-year wait for European Tour title

European Tour

Gary Anderson ended his ten-year wait for a European Tour title in Sindelfingen on Sunday, defeating Ross Smith 8-6 in the final of the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix.

Humphries halts Littler streak on sensational day in Sindelfingen

European Tour

Luke Humphries returned to winning ways against Luke Littler on an extraordinary second day of action at the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix.

Spectacular Schindler steals the show on Day One in Sindelfingen

European Tour

Martin Schindler began his bid for back-to-back European Tour titles with a sensational first round display at the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix on Friday, as Luke Littler also impressed on Day One in Sindelfingen.

2024 NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix draw & schedule

European Tour

Rob Cross will begin his defence of the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix against Martin Schindler or Gian van Veen, with Luke Humphries and Luke Littler poised to renew their rivalry in Sindelfingen.

Paul Nicholson: Examining the rise of Martin Schindler

Comment

From steward on the European Tour to European Tour champion. Sounds like a fantasy, but in modern day darts, it’s the place where dreams can actually come true.

Schindler crowned new German number one following Euro Tour success

News

Martin Schindler moved up to a career-high of world number 22 following his landmark victory at last weekend's NEO.bet International Darts Open.

PDC Tour Card Holders will compete in a qualifier for a total of 24 places in each European Tour event.

ET1 Tour Card Holder Qualifiers: Andy Hamilton, Justin Pipe, Steve Beaton, Darren Penhall, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Rowby-John Rodriguez, Damon Heta, Kai Fan Leung, Stephen Bunting, Ron Meulenkamp, Michael Barnard, Martijn Kleermaker, Danny Noppert, Mike De Decker, Callan Rydz, Steve West, Gabriel Clemens, Derk Telnekes, Ryan Searle, Andy Boulton, Steve Lennon, Luke Woodhouse, Mervyn King, Luke Humphries

ET2 Tour Card Holder Qualifiers: Josh Payne, Adam Hunt, Jeffrey de Zwaan, Steve Lennon, Michael Smith, Darren Penhall, Jeff Smith, Mervyn King, Jason Lowe, Devon Petersen, Steffen Siepmann, William O'Connor, Alan Tabern, Ryan Murray, Scott Waites, Ron Meulenkamp, Chris Dobey, Steve Brown, Danny Noppert, Simon Stevenson, Reece Robinson, Steve West, Niels Zonneveld, Richard North

Nine-dart star Steve West was amongst six players who enjoyed a European Tour qualifying double on Friday night in Wigan, alongside Mervyn King, Danny Noppert, Steve Lennon, Ron Meulenkamp and Darren Penhall.

Friday's Tour Card Holder Qualifier for the year's first two European Tour events saw 24 spots up for grabs in the Belgian Darts Championship and European Darts Grand Prix.

West achieved perfection with a nine-darter as he secured his place in Sindelfingen next month with a 6-2 win over Benito van de Pas in their decider, having earlier secured a place in Hasselt with with a 101 average against Jan Dekker.

Former European Tour event winner King also enjoyed a qualifying double, alongside Dutch duo Noppert and Meulenkamp, former European Tour finalist Lennon and new PDC Tour Card Holder Penhall, who will make his stage debut in Hasselt on February 28.

Australia's Damon Heta - the 2019 Brisbane Darts Masters winner - will be another European Tour debutant in Belgium after qualifying alongside another newcomer, Martijn Kleermaker, and Hong Kong's Kai Fan Leung.

Former European Tour event winners Justin Pipe and Steve Beaton were also amongst the qualifiers, alongside returning Andy Hamilton and reigning World Youth Champion Luke Humphries.

Former BDO Champion Scott Waites will make his European Tour debut in Sindelfingen after edging out Bunting 6-5 to qualify for the European Darts Grand Prix.

Jeff Smith, Steffen Siepmann and Jason Lowe, who also won Tour Cards at Qualifying School last month, also qualified for the year's second European Tour event.

Premier League star Michael Smith, South African ace Devon Petersen and Irish World Cup finalist William O'Connor also secured places in Sindelfingen.

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