Van Gerwen Eyes Third European Darts Grand Prix Title

Dutch darts sensation Michael van Gerwen is on the verge of claiming his third European Darts Grand Prix title as he prepares to face William O'Connor in Sindelfingen. Van Gerwen's campaign begins with a match against either O'Connor or Michael Unterbuchner, while two-time world champion Gary Anderson starts his bid for a third consecutive title against either Niko Springer or Robin Masino. The £35,000 top prize is up for grabs in the fifth European Tour event of 2026, featuring a 48-player field. Anderson returns to the European Tour circuit after a brief hiatus, joining six former European Darts Grand Prix winners in action. Friday's opening round features 16 matches across two sessions, with notable clashes including German star Springer against compatriot Masino, and former champions Rob Cross, Peter Wright, and Kim Huybrechts in action. Other high-profile matches include Cameron Menzies against five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld, and Australian No 1 Damon Heta facing Latvia's premier player Madars Razma. The tournament will be streamed live, with the Premier League Darts 2026 schedule and darts tournament dates available online. Former Masters champion Joe Cullen faces Maik Kuivenhoven, with the winner set to face top seed Gian van Veen. The competition will heat up over the weekend, with the final taking place on Sunday, April 19.