The PDC European Tour returns to Basel, Switzerland, for the 2026 Swiss Darts Trophy, and UK fans are gearing up for three straight days of action at the St. Jakobshalle.
Coming off the heels of a chaotic World Grand Prix, the European Tour landscape is heating up fast. With only two events remaining on the 2026 European Tour calendar, every leg carries serious weight for overall Order of Merit standings and qualification spots for the upcoming European Championship in Dortmund.
The tournament runs from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. It features a 48-player field competing for a share of the £230,000 prize pot, with £35,000 waiting for the champion at the finish line.
If you are following the drama from the UK, keeping up with the schedule, start times, and broadcast options is crucial so you do not miss a single maximum.
Swiss Darts Trophy 2026 Schedule & UK Session Times
The tournament is structured across six sessions over three days, giving fans a steady flow of high-caliber darts from noon until late evening.
Friday, October 9 opens with Round One. Unseeded players and qualifiers fight for the right to advance and take on the top 16 seeds.
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Afternoon Session: Starts at 12:00 PM UK time (13:00 local time in Basel).
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Evening Session: Starts at 6:00 PM UK time (19:00 local time in Basel).
Saturday, October 10 features Round Two, where the top 16 seeded superstars step onto the stage. Names like world number one Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, and Stephen Bunting enter the fold against Friday’s survivors.
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Afternoon Session: Starts at 12:00 PM UK time.
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Evening Session: Starts at 6:00 PM UK time.
Sunday, October 11 is Finals Day, where the trophy is decided.
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Afternoon Session (Third Round): Starts at 11:00 AM UK time (12:00 local time in Basel).
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Evening Session (Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final): Starts at 5:00 PM UK time (18:00 local time in Basel).
How to Watch in the UK
Unlike major televised majors broadcast on Sky Sports or ITV, the PDC European Tour is available primarily via digital streaming services in the UK.
UK viewers can stream every match live through PDCTV. A subscription to PDCTV provides full coverage of every session across all three days, complete with official commentary and match analytics.
Additionally, registered accounts with major UK betting platforms such as Bet365, Sky Bet, and Ladbrokes often provide live streaming feeds for active account holders.
Why This Weekend Matters
European Tour events towards the end of the season always produce extra tension because player places at the European Championship are directly on the line.
For the top seeds, it is a chance to keep momentum rolling into the winter majors. For fringe players, every victory in Basel can mean the difference between securing a major tournament spot or missing out entirely.
With £35,000 on the line for the winner and crucial ranking points up for grabs, the Swiss Darts Trophy promises a weekend of non-stop drama.
Who is your pick to take home the 2026 Swiss Darts Trophy in Basel? Will one of the top seeds dominate, or are we in for a surprise winner? Share your predictions in the comments!