Upcoming European Darts Championship 2024: Event Timeline, Monetary Rewards, and Betting Prospects
Commencing the day after, darts enthusiasts have something exciting to look forward to: The 2024 European Darts Championship is set to kick off in Dortmund. From the 24th of October until the weekend, competitors will face off to determine the European Darts Champion. We've gathered all the essential details about the tournament, along with betting odds.
When does the European Darts Championship occur?
- Start: October 24
- Finale: October 27
- Location: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
- Current Champion: Peter Wright
- Participants: 32
Betting Odds at a Glance
The 2024 European Darts Championship isn't just a sports event but also an opportunity for fans to wager on their favorites. Many experts suggest this championship could be a competitive affair.
Bookmakers foresee a tight contest between Luke Humphries, age 29, and Luke Littler, 17:
- Luke Humphries: 4.50
- Luke Littler: 4.50
- Michael van Gerwen: 8.00
- Gerwyn Price: 12.00
- Michael Smith: 15.00
- Gary Anderson: 15.00
- Rob Cross: 17.00
- Dave Chisnall: 25.00
- Ross Smith: 30.00
- Chris Dobey: 30.00
First Round Matches & Schedule
The European Darts Championship will get underway with the first round on October 24, starting at 6:45 PM. Spanning over two days, they will be played in the Best of 11 Legs format. The following matches are scheduled:
First Round, October 24:
- 7:00 PM: Gian van Veen – Ritchie Edhouse
- 7:30 PM: Gerwyn Price – Daryl Gurney
- 8:00 PM: Ross Smith – Luke Woodhouse
- 8:30 PM: Stephen Bunting – Gary Anderson
- 9:00 PM: Ryan Searle – Raymond van Barneveld
- 9:30 PM: Michael van Gerwen – Gabriel Clemens
- 10:00 PM: Martin Schindler – Dirk van Duijvenbode
- 10:30 PM: Dave Chisnall – Michael Smith
Second Round, October 25:
- 7:00 PM: Danny Noppert – Joe Cullen
- 7:30 PM: Chris Dobey – Jonny Clayton
- 8:00 PM: Rob Cross – James Wade
- 8:30 PM: Ricardo Pietreczko – Damon Heta
- 9:00 PM: Peter Wright – Jermaine Wattimena
- 9:30 PM: Luke Littler – Andrew Gilding
- 10:00 PM: Luke Humphries – Nathan Aspinall
- 10:30 PM: Josh Rock – Mike De Decker
The second round will be followed by the round of 16 on Saturday. Matches will commence at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, in the Best of 19 Legs format.
On Sunday, the quarter-finals, semi-finals (both Best of 19 Legs) and the final (Best of 21 Legs) will take place, starting at 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:30 PM respectively.
What is the award money for the Darts European Championship?
The award money for the 2024 European Darts Championship is £600,000 (approximately €721,020) this year. Compared to last year, it has been augmented by £100,000 (approximately €120,170).
- Winner: £120,000 (approximately €144,204)
- Runner-up: £60,000 (approximately €72,102)
- Semi-finals: £40,000 (approximately €48,068)
- Quarter-finals: £25,000 (approximately €30,042)
- Second Round: £15,000 (approximately €18,025)
- First Round: £7,500 (approximately €9,012)
- Total: £600,000 (approximately €721,020)
Where can I watch the Darts European Championship in Germany?
German darts fans can watch the European Championship on Sport1 in free TV. All games of the European Darts Championship 2024 will be broadcast there. Some matches will also be transmitted through the app and live stream. Those with a subscription to the streaming service DAZN can also monitor the darts championship there.
Which German players are participating?
From a German perspective, the European Darts Championship is of particular interest, as three German players have qualified: Gabriel Clemens, 41, Ricardo Pietreczko, 30, and Martin Schindler, 28, will exhibit their best in Dortmund on October 24 to progress to the knockout stage of the tournament. They have all drawn formidable opponents** in the draw.
Martin Schindler was the first German to qualify for the European Darts Championship. He can enter the tournament with great confidence after winning the Swiss Darts Trophy a few weeks ago and thus his second European Tour event. Schindler is currently leading the European Tour rankings.
Dirk van Duijvenbode, aged 33, is a formidable competitor for Schindler, but bookies favor Schindler with a 1.72 odds, compared to van Duijvenbode's 2.07.
Gabriel Clemens has his work cut out for him, going up against Michael van Gerwen, age 35, in the first round. Van Gerwen, a three-time world champion and one of the tournament's strongest players, is viewed as the clear favorite by bookies, carrying a 1.33 odds against Clemens' 3.25.
Ricardo Pietreczko too faces a tough challenge, squaring off against Damon Heta, 37. Heta is regarded as the favorite, with a 1.44 odds, while Pietreczko has a comparatively lower 2.77.
The three German participants in the European Darts Championship are up against some stiff opposition. They'll need to bring their A-game to make it to the quarterfinals. The energetic crowd in Dortmund might boost Clemens, Pietreczko, and Schindler's spirits. The atmosphere was energetic during the NEO.bet European Darts Open in June in Oberhausen.
Who's expected to win the Darts Championship?
At present, many darts players seem to be in top form, making it hard to pick out a clear favorite for a lot of fans and experts. A great deal will depend on each player's performance on the day.
There are several contenders for the title. Among them is Luke Humphries, the current world darts champion, who just clinched victory at the Czech Darts Open in Prague and appears to be in top form.
The spotlight will also be on Luke Littler, who created a stir after reaching the final of the Darts World Championship 2024. At the Czech Darts Open, he beat Michael van Gerwen 6:1 despite van Gerwen averaging an impressive 112.19 points.
Additionally, the 17-year-old Littler has been breaking records in recent times and even has the potential to seize the Premier League Darts title [Link in English].
So, who'll ultimately emerge victorious at the European Darts Championship 2024 remains to be seen.
- With the 2024 European Darts Championship set to commence on October 24, fans are eagerly anticipating the news about their favorite players' performances.
- Betting odds suggest that the first round match between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler could be a tightly contest, with both players having odds of 4.50.
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