Van Gerwen Pursues Third European Darts Grand Prix Title

Michael van Gerwen is set to face Michael Unterbuchner as he aims for his third European Darts Grand Prix title in Sindelfingen. Meanwhile, Gary Anderson will begin his quest for a third consecutive title against Niko Springer. The fifth European Tour event of 2026 will feature a 48-player field competing for the £35,000 top prize from April 17-19. Anderson, a two-time World Champion, will be among six former European Darts Grand Prix winners in action, having not competed on the European Tour circuit since February's Poland Darts Open. Friday's opening round saw 16 matches across two sessions, with the likes of Cameron Menzies, Joe Cullen, Wessel Nijman, and Dave Chisnall advancing to the next round. Key matchups include Josh Rock against Keane Barry, Nathan Aspinall against Jeffrey de Zwaan, and Gian van Veen against Joe Cullen, while Gerwyn Price will face Dave Chisnall. The tournament will continue with the Round Two Afternoon Session, followed by the Evening Session, and will conclude with the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final.