Van Gerwen Eyes Third European Darts Grand Prix Title

The Dutch darts sensation, Michael van Gerwen, is on the hunt for his third European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen. His journey begins with a matchup against either William O'Connor or Michael Unterbuchner. Meanwhile, two-time World Champion Gary Anderson will start his quest for a third consecutive title against either Niko Springer or Robin Masino. The fifth European Tour event of 2026 features a 48-player field competing for the £35,000 top prize. Anderson returns to the European Tour circuit after a brief absence, joining five other former European Darts Grand Prix winners in the competition. The opening round on Friday will showcase 16 matches across two sessions, including German star Springer facing his compatriot Masino, who makes his big-stage debut on home soil. Former champions Rob Cross, Peter Wright, and Kim Huybrechts will also be in action on Day One, along with 2019 winner Ian White, who replaces Ryan Joyce in the field. Other notable matchups include Cameron Menzies against Raymond van Barneveld and Australian No 1 Damon Heta against Latvia's premier player Madars Razma. The competition will be streamed live, and fans can also catch up on the latest darts news, schedules, and podcasts.