Belgian Darts Open 2026: Live Broadcast, Schedule, and Participants
The Belgian Darts Open are scheduled for this weekend, bringing top-tier darts action to fans. This guide provides all the essential details, including where to catch all the live action, the tournament schedule, and who's competing.
From March 20th to 22nd, the Belgian Darts Open 2026 will unfold in Lebbeke, Belgium. The event features both a midday and an evening session across all three days. Reigning world champion Luke Littler has historically performed well here, securing victories in the last two tournaments held in Belgium. He defeated Rob Cross in the 2024 final and triumphed over local favorite Mike De Decker the following year.
Where to Watch the Belgian Darts Open Live
This weekend, the Belgian Darts Open will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. There will be no free-to-air television coverage on Sport 1. Daily sessions begin with a midday session at 1 PM (CET) and an evening session at 7 PM (CET). Fabian Dippold is set to be among the commentators.
Viewers can access the Belgian Darts Open through DAZN 1 and DAZN 2 on pay-TV, or stream it live via the DAZN app or web browser. Access to this exclusive coverage requires a paid subscription.
Belgian Darts Open 2026: Key Information
- Event: Belgian Darts Open 2026
- Dates: March 20-22, 2026
- Venue: Oktoberhalle, Lebbeke, Belgium
- Start Time: Daily from 1 PM (CET)
- Broadcast Channel: DAZN
Belgian Darts Open 2026: Participant List
| Category | Player |
|---|---|
| Seeded Player | Luke Littler |
| Seeded Player | Luke Humphries |
| Seeded Player | Gian van Veen |
| Seeded Player | Michael van Gerwen |
| Seeded Player | Jonny Clayton |
| Seeded Player | Gary Anderson |
| Seeded Player | Stephen Bunting |
| Seeded Player | James Wade |
| Seeded Player | Josh Rock |
| Seeded Player | Danny Noppert |
| Seeded Player | Ryan Searle |
| Seeded Player | Gerwyn Price |
| Seeded Player | Chris Dobey |
| Seeded Player | Nathan Aspinall |
| Seeded Player | Martin Schindler |
| Seeded Player | Ross Smith |
| Unseeded Player | Wessel Nijman |
| Unseeded Player | Damon Heta |
| Unseeded Player | Jermaine Wattimena |
| Unseeded Player | Cameron Menzies |
| Unseeded Player | Dirk van Duijvenbode |
| Unseeded Player | Luke Woodhouse |
| Unseeded Player | William O’Connor |
| Unseeded Player | Niko Springer |
| Unseeded Player | Ryan Joyce |
| Unseeded Player | Krzysztof Ratajski |
| Unseeded Player | Mike De Decker |
| Unseeded Player | Dave Chisnall |
| Unseeded Player | Joe Cullen |
| Unseeded Player | Niels Zonneveld |
| Unseeded Player | Daryl Gurney |
| Unseeded Player | Raymond van Barneveld |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Sebastian Bialecki |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Sietse Lap |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Thibault Tricole |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Tyler Thorpe |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Michael Smith |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Lukas Wenig |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Adam Gawlas |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Scott Williams |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Ryan Meikle |
| Qualification (Tour Card Holder) | Cristo Reyes |
| Local Qualifiers | 4 Spots |
| Nordic & Baltic Qualifier | Jani Haavisto |
| Eastern European Qualifier | Boris Krcmar |
Belgian Darts Open 2026: Tournament Schedule (Sunday, March 22)
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1 PM to 5 PM (Round 3, Best of 11 Legs)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Luke Littler vs. Niels Zonneveld |
| 13:30 | Danny Noppert vs. Ryan Searle |
| 14:00 | Jonny Clayton vs. Ross Smith |
| 14:30 | Andy Baetens vs. Martin Schindler |
| 15:00 | Luke Humphries vs. Jermaine Wattimena |
| 15:30 | Kim Huybrechts vs. Chris Dobey |
| 16:00 | Michael van Gerwen vs. Daryl Gurney |
| 16:30 | Cristo Reyes vs. Ryan Joyce |
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 7 PM (Quarter-Finals, Best of 11 Legs)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 19:00 | Zonneveld vs. Noppert |
| 19:30 | Clayton vs. Baetens |
| 20:00 | Humphries vs. Dobey |
| 20:30 | Gerwen vs. Joyce |
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9 PM (Semi-Finals, Best of 13 Legs)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 21:00 | Zonneveld vs. Clayton |
| 21:30 | Humphries vs. van Gerwen |
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 10:15 PM (Final, Best of 15 Legs)
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 22:15 | Winner Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner Semi-Final 2 |
Belgian Darts Open: Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Luke Littler |
| 2024 | Luke Littler |
| 2023 | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2022 | Dave Chisnall |
Belgian Darts Open: Highest Averages in Tournament History
| Rank | Player | Year | Round | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Smith | 2025 | Round 2 | 112.60 | Win |
| 2 | Gerwyn Price | 2025 | Round 2 | 112.42 | Win |
| 3 | Luke Humphries | 2024 | Round 2 | 110.65 | Win |
| 4 | Luke Littler | 2024 | Quarter-Finals | 110.06 | Win |
| 5 | Rob Cross | 2024 | Final | 108.00 | Loss |
| 6 | Andreas Harrysson | 2024 | Round 1 | 107.27 | Win |
| 7 | Josh Rock | 2023 | Round 2 | 107.11 | Win |
| 8 | Jonny Clayton | 2022 | Last 16 | 106.68 | Win |
| 9 | Jose de Sousa | 2022 | Last 16 | 106.18 | Win |
| 10 | Daryl Gurney | 2025 | Round 1 | 105.99 | Win |
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