Results from the Hungarian Darts Trophy: Anderson Falls to Smith

The 2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy delivered a full slate of thrilling matches, culminating in a decisive victory for Ross Smith over Gary Anderson in the championship final. Smith’s road to the title was impressive, as he dispatched a series of high‑profile opponents, including Danny Noppert, Dave Chisnall and Jonny Clayton, before securing the trophy on the tournament's concluding day. In the opening rounds, the competition saw several upsets that reshaped the knockout bracket.

World number two and top seed Luke Humphries, who entered the event as the highest‑ranked player after the absence of Luke Littler, suffered a 6‑3 defeat at the hands of Dutch contender Dirk van Duijvenbode on Saturday. The surprise continued when former world champion Michael van Gerwen was eliminated in the last‑16 stage, losing 6‑4 to England’s Nathan Aspinall.

A historic moment arrived before the weekend’s climax when Beau Greaves made history as the first woman to compete in a European Tour event. Greaves pushed 2018 world champion Rob Cross to a nail‑biting deciding leg, ultimately falling 6‑5, but her performance signalled a new era of inclusivity in professional darts. **Final Day – Sunday, August 30** *Evening Session – Final* - Ross Smith 8‑2 Gary Anderson *Semi‑Finals* - Danny Noppert 3‑7 Ross Smith - Gary Anderson 7‑6 Nathan Aspinall *Quarter‑Finals* - Dirk van Duijvenbode 5‑6 Danny Noppert - Ross Smith 6‑2 Dave Chisnall - Gian van Veen 5‑6 Gary Anderson - Nathan Aspinall 6‑5 Chris Dobey *Afternoon Session – Round Three* - Dirk van Duijvenbode 6‑4 Rob Cross - Ryan Searle 4‑6 Danny Noppert - Ross Smith 6‑4 Jonny Clayton - Dave Chisnall 6‑2 Keane Barry - Jermaine Wattimena 3‑6 Gian van Veen - Stephen Bunting 5‑6 Gary Anderson - Michael van Gerwen 4‑6 Nathan Aspinall - Chris Dobey 6‑3 Josh Rock **Saturday, August 29 – Round Two (Afternoon Session)** - Ross Smith 6‑2 William O'Connor - Wessel Nijman 2‑6 Dave Chisnall - Jermaine Wattimena 6‑4 Andrew Gilding - Danny Noppert 6‑4 Ritchie Edhouse - Ryan Searle 6‑4 Niko Springer - Luke Woodhouse 5‑6 Rob Cross - Gary Anderson 6‑2 Krzysztof Ratajski - Chris Dobey 6‑5 Tom Sykes *Evening Session* - Stephen Bunting 6‑1 Jonas Masalin - Jonny Clayton 6‑3 Laszlo Kadar - Madars Razma 2‑6 Keane Barry - Luke Humphries 3‑6 Dirk van Duijvenbode - Michael van Gerwen 6‑4 James Hurrell - Gian van Veen 6‑0 Nandor Major - Nathan Aspinall 6‑4 Ryan Joyce - Josh Rock 6‑0 Joe Cullen **Friday, August 28 – Round One (Afternoon Session)** - Kevin Doets 4‑6 Jonas Masalin - Andrew Gilding 6‑0 Milan Biro - Ritchie Edhouse 6‑1 Connor Scutt - Niko Springer 6‑1 Maik Kuivenhoven - William O'Connor 6‑2 Samuel Price - Martin Schindler 2‑6 Keane Barry - Ryan Joyce 6‑3 Cristo Reyes - Dave Chisnall 6‑3 Andras Borbely *Evening Session* - Dirk van Duijvenbode 6‑1 David Pisek - Daryl Gurney 5‑6 Laszlo Kadar - Krzysztof Ratajski 6‑5 Callan Rydz - Joe Cullen 6‑3 Adam Leek - Rob Cross 6‑5 Beau Greaves - Niels Zonneveld 5‑6 Nandor Major - Cameron Menzies 1‑6 Tom Sykes - Damon Heta 5‑6 James Hurrell Beyond the match results, the tournament offered several avenues for fans to stay engaged. Viewers could stream the action through NOW’s contract‑free service, while Sky Sports continued its regular live darts coverage, providing up‑to‑the‑minute highlights and analysis.

For those who prefer audio content, the "Love the Darts" podcast delivered in‑depth discussions, player interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes stories throughout the week. Looking ahead, the darts calendar remains packed. The upcoming BoyleSports World Grand Prix, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, will see world number one Luke Littler defending his title.

Sky Sports will broadcast every match, and fans can again stream the event without a long‑term contract, ensuring easy access to the sport’s premier moments. Overall, the Hungarian Darts Trophy showcased the depth of talent across the PDC circuit, highlighted breakthrough performances from newcomers like Beau Greaves, and reinforced the unpredictable nature of knockout darts where even top‑seeded players can fall early. Ross Smith’s triumph adds his name to the growing list of champions who have mastered the pressure of European Tour finals, while Gary Anderson’s runner‑up finish demonstrates his enduring competitiveness at the highest level.