The German Darts Championship 2024 is set to take place from Friday, August 30, to Sunday, September 1, at the Halle 39 in Hildesheim, Germany.
This tournament is the eighth Euro Tour event of the year and marks the twelfth time it has been held in Hildesheim.
Where to watch the German Darts Championship
The tournament will be broadcast live on PDC TV. Like all Euro Tour events, the German Darts Championship spans three days. The afternoon sessions begin daily at 12:00 PM, while the evening sessions kick off at 6:00 PM.
It is also streamed live through Viaplay in the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, and all Nordic & Baltic countries, as well as DAZN for viewers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
German Darts Championship Qualified Players
This year’s tournament features many of the world’s top dart players, making it the first major event after the summer break. Dave Chisnall leads the list of seeded players, with big names like Gerwyn Price, Ross Smith, Luke Littler, and Michael van Gerwen also in the mix. However, reigning world champion Luke Humphries will not be participating as he is currently on holiday with his family. The top 16 seeded players will join the competition starting from the second round.
The sixteen Order of Merit qualifiers, including Joe Cullen, Jonny Clayton, Raymond van Barneveld, James Wade, Peter Wright, Dimitri van den Bergh, and Dirk van Duijvenbode, are set to start from the first round. Through the Tour Card qualifying tournament, players like Jose de Sousa, Simon Whitlock, and Steve Beaton secured their spots. Max Hopp, one of the Host Nation Qualifiers, will be making his first Euro Tour appearance in over two years.
Seeded Players
| Player |
|---|
| Dave Chisnall |
| Gary Anderson |
| Gerwyn Price |
| Damon Heta |
| Danny Noppert |
| Josh Rock |
| Stephen Bunting |
| Ryan Searle |
| Ross Smith |
| Martin Schindler |
| Chris Dobey |
| Ricardo Pietreczko |
| Luke Littler |
| Gian van Veen |
| Michael Smith |
| Michael van Gerwen |
Pre-Qualified Players
| Player |
|---|
| Ryan Joyce |
| Daryl Gurney |
| Joe Cullen |
| Brendan Dolan |
| Luke Woodhouse |
| Jonny Clayton |
| Raymond van Barneveld |
| Krzysztof Ratajski |
| James Wade |
| Ritchie Edhouse |
| Andrew Gilding |
| Peter Wright |
| Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| Nathan Aspinall |
| Dirk van Duijvenbode |
| Callan Rydz |
Tour Card Holder Qualifiers
| Player |
|---|
| Steve Beaton |
| Jelle Klaasen |
| Maik Kuivenhoven |
| Boris Krcmar |
| Nick Kenny |
| Simon Whitlock |
| Dom Taylor |
| Mickey Mansell |
| Jose de Sousa |
| Martin Lukeman |
Host Nation Qualifiers
| Player |
|---|
| Max Hopp |
| Niko Springer |
| Dragutin Horvat |
| Matthias Ehlers |
Regional Qualifiers
| Region | Player |
|---|---|
| East Europe | Krzysztof Kciuk |
| Nordic & Baltic | Johan Enhgstrom |
Tournament Schedule
- Friday, August 30: First round (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Saturday, August 31: Second round (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Sunday, September 1: Third round (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Sunday, September 1: Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
The first round kicks off on Friday, featuring the 16 Order of Merit qualifiers and winners from the qualifying tournaments. The top 16 seeded players will join the action in the second round on Saturday. The tournament concludes on Sunday with the third round in the afternoon, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals in the evening.
German Darts Championship History
The German Darts Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments on the Euro Tour. Michael van Gerwen is the only player to have won this title more than once, with victories in 2015, 2018, and 2022. Other past champions include Dave Chisnall (2013), Gary Anderson (2014), Alan Norris (2016), Peter Wright (2017), Daryl Gurney (2019), Devon Petersen (2020), and Ricardo Pietreczko (2023).
Pietreczko stunned the darts world last year by defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-6 in the semifinals and then securing an 8-4 victory over Peter Wright in the final.
Conclusion
Make sure to catch all the action live on PDC TV. Whether you’re a long-time darts fan or new to the sport, this year’s German Darts Championship promises to be an event you won’t want to miss!
By following this guide, you’ll be up to date with all the excitement happening at the German Darts Championship 2024.
