The Slovak Darts Open is set to make its debut on the European Tour this weekend, with the first iteration taking place from June 19-21. It is the ninth European Tour event of the year and will be held in Bratislava. The field is headed by Gian van Veen, with Michael van Gerwen as the second seed. Other notable competitors include Premier League players Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price, and Stephen Bunting, as well as James Wade, Gary Anderson, and Nathan Aspinall. However, World Cup winners Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will not be participating, having chosen a different preparation schedule ahead of the US Darts Masters in New York City. Josh Rock is another big name absent from the tournament.
The tournament is spread over three days, with afternoon and evening sessions each day. The first round takes place on Friday, June 19, with the afternoon session from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM BST and the evening session from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM BST. On Saturday, June 20, the second round is played, with afternoon (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST) and evening (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM BST) sessions. Sunday, June 21, features the third round in the afternoon (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST), followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final in the evening (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM BST).
Matches can be followed live on PDC TV. For viewers in the UK, USA, and Australia, specific TV and online streaming details are available. Additionally, fans can follow the Slovak Darts Open 2026 via live scores on the Darts News website.