The 2026 Hungarian Darts Trophy is rolling into Budapest this upcoming weekend, bringing together a ridiculous 48 players for the 11th Euro Tour event of the year. This isn’t just another stop; it’s a battleground for some of the best in the game, and you know the stakes are high with this kind of lineup.
The Heavy Hitters Are Ready
Sixteen absolute legends are walking straight into Saturday’s second round as seeded players, and man, what a list it is! Luke Humphries is in, of course, fresh off his incredible run this year. You’ve got Gian van Veen and the one and only Michael van Gerwen, who always brings the fireworks. Gerwyn Price is there, too, ready to unleash the Iceman. Jonny Clayton, James Wade, Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, Danny Noppert, Ryan Searle, Gary Anderson, Chris Dobey, Wessel Nijman, Ross Smith, Nathan Aspinall, and Jermaine Wattimena , this list is just packed with talent from top to bottom. These guys earned that bye, for real, and they’re gonna be looking to make a statement right away.
The Grinders Fought Their Way In
But it ain’t all about the seeded players, right? Sixteen more gladiators punched their ticket through the Pro Tour Order of Merit. Guys like Luke Woodhouse, Kevin Doets, Andrew Gilding, Rob Cross, Krzysztof Ratajski, Niko Springer, William O’Connor, Niels Zonneveld, Martin Schindler, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Ryan Joyce, Damon Heta, Joe Cullen, Daryl Gurney, Cameron Menzies, and Dave Chisnall had to grind for it, proving they belong with the best.
Then you’ve got the 10 Tour Card qualifiers, like Keane Barry, Ritchie Edhouse, Tom Sykes, Maik Kuivenhoven, Adam Leek, Beau Greaves, James Hurrell, Connor Scutt, Samuel Price, and Cristo Reyes, who snatched their spots earlier this year. And you know we gotta show love to the local talent! Hungary’s own Nándor Major, László Kádár, András Borbély, and Milán Biró are stepping up, repping the host nation. Plus, Jonas Masalin from Finland and David Písek from the Czech Republic are coming in hot from the Nordic & Baltic and East European routes. This field is truly global, man.
The stage is set for an epic showdown in Budapest this weekend. With 48 players all vying for that Euro Tour title, you know it’s gonna be wild. The second round kicks off Saturday, and every single dart matters. Who’s gonna make a deep run and claim the 11th Euro Tour title of 2026? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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