Michael van Gerwen could face off against ‘The Magpie’ William O’Connor as he chases a third Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen.
The Dutch star begins his bid for a third successive title against either O’Connor or Michael Unterbuchner, while Gary Anderson begins his bid for a third successive title against either Niko Springer or Robin Masino.
The fifth European Tour event of 2026 will see 48 players compete for the £35,000 top prize in Sindelfingen from April 17-19 as Anderson prepares to take center stage once again at Glaspalast.
Gary Anderson successfully defended his title at the European Darts Grand Prix in Sindelfingen. (Photo: Sascha Janne/PDC Europe)
The two-time world champion has not competed on the European Tour circuit since February’s Poland Darts Open, but this weekend he will become one of six former European Darts Grand Prix winners.
Friday’s opening round will feature 16 matches over two sessions, with German star Springer taking on fellow compatriot Massino, who will be making his big stage debut on home soil.
Former champions Rob Cross, Peter Wright and Kim Huybrechts will also feature on day one in Sindelfingen, with 2019 winner Ian White replacing Ryan Joyce on the field.
Scottish star Cameron Menzies and five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld go head-to-head in another high-profile clash.
Australia no. 1 Damon Heta battles Latvian best player Madars Razma for a place in the second round while former Masters champion Joe Cullen faces Maik Kuivenhoven, with the winner facing top seed Gian van Veen.
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Friday, April 17
1st round
Afternoon session (12pm)
Karel Sedracek v Walters Melderis
Wessel Nyman v Ian White
Nils Sonneveld v Keane Barry
Krzysztof Ratajski v Michael Hertz
Kevin Dutz v Jurjen van der Velde
Andrew Gilding v Paul Krone
Rob Cross v Mickey Mansell
Dave Ciznall v Petr Krivka
Evening Session (6pm)
William O’Connor v Michael Unterbuchner
Joe Cullen v Mike Kuijvenhoven
Peter Wright v Geoffrey De Zwan
Cameron Menzies v Raymond van Barneveld
Damon Heta v Madars Rajma
Dirk van Duijvenbode v Kim Huybrechts
Darryl Gurney v Oscar Lukasiak
Nico Springer v Robin Masina
Saturday, April 18
Round 2
Afternoon session (12pm)
Mike De Decker of Ratajska/Hurtz
Jermaine Watimena v Doets/Van der Velde
Ryan Sully v Nijman/White
Danny Noppert v Gurney/Lukasiak
Chris Dovey v Guilding/Krone
Gary Anderson v Springer/Masino
Stephen Bunting v Kroos/Mansell
Josh Lock v Sonneveld/Barry
Evening Session (6pm)
Ross Smith v Menzies/Van Barneveld
Gerwin Price v Chisnall/Krivka
Nathan Aspinall v Wright/De Zwaan
James Wade v Van Duijvenbode/Huybrechts
Gian van Veen v Cullen/Cuijvenhoven
Michael van Gerwen v O’Connor/Unterbuchner
Martin Schindler v Heta/Razma
Jonny Clayton to Sedlacek/Melderis
Sunday, April 19
Afternoon session (12pm)
Round 3
Evening Session (6pm)
quarterfinal
semifinal
critical
What’s happening on Liverpool’s 12th night of Premier League action?
The BetMGM Premier League heads to the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. We’re hosting another important night of action.
Luke Littler locks horns with arch-rival Luke Humphries, while home hero Stephen Bunting takes on Jonny Clayton.
Gian van Veen faces Gerwyn Price in a crucial battle near the top of the table, while Michael van Gerwen hopes to advance further towards the play-offs when he takes on Josh Rock.
Ranking points will be awarded each night to form a league table which will see the top four players advance to the finals night at the O2 in London on Thursday 28 May. The winner gets 5 points, the runner-up gets 3 points and the semi-finalist gets 2 points.
Who will be the Premier League Darts winner this year? Luke Humphries is set to defend his title and you can watch it every Thursday until May on Sky Sports. Stream the best sports including darts with NOW.
