The German Darts Championship will be held between Friday 17 October - Sunday 19 October and is the final knocking of the 2025 season on the European Tour.
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The tournament line-up features 32 players. Alongside the top 16 in the world rankings, the highest-ranked 16 players from the Pro Tour will also take part in this major event. Peter Wright is defending champion having won the event in its old slot of the ninth European Tour instead of being the final one this year.
He beat Luke Littler in the final 8-5 who does not return this year amid his recent 'boycott' of German events. Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Stephen Bunting and James Wade head up the line-up as seeds alongside Gerwyn Price, Josh Rock, Gary Anderson and defending champion Wright.
Albeit as ever with the European Tour, it is subject to withdrawals and often there are a few especially among the big name contingent. Since time of writing, Littler, Humphries, Van Gerwen and Anderson are all out.
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Schedule/Results German Darts Championship
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Friday 17 October First Round Afternoon Session (from 13:00 local time, 12:00 BST) Cameron Menzies (95.68) 6 v 4 (92.38) Wesley Plaisier Niels Zonneveld (94.13) 6 v 2 (86.92) Darius Labanauskas Jeffrey de Graaf (91.87) 2 v 6 (97.05) Steve Lennon Wessel Nijman (95.76) 6 v 2 (78.63) Martin Kramer Ryan Joyce (104.24) 6 v 2 (98.58) Justin Hood Luke Woodhouse (90.04) 6 v 4 (95.76) Tom Bissell Krzysztof Ratajski (96.23) 6 v 1 (82.37) Felix Springer Andrew Gilding (92.54) 4 v 6 (95.21) William O'Connor Evening Session (from 19:00 local time, 18:00 BST) Jermaine Wattimena (105.61) 6-2 (96.38) Keane Barry Daryl Gurney (90.88) 2-6 (92.43) Christian Kist Ricardo Pietreczko (92.4) 6-3 (92.07) Radek Szaganski Dirk van Duijvenbode (101.31) 6-4 (92.96) Karel Sedlacek Raymond van Barneveld (85.7) 6-3 (78.58) Kevin Troppmann Ricky Evans (92.74) 6-2 (82.4) Joe Cullen Gabriel Clemens (90.83) 6-2 (85.12) Tomislav Rosandic Nathan Aspinall (103.78) 6-3 (84.35) Maximilian Czerwinski |
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Saturday 18 October Second Round Afternoon Session (from 13:00 local time, 12:00 BST) Gian van Veen (98.91) 6-4 (98.24) Niels Zonneveld Damon Heta (92.65) 5-6 (92.85) Steve Lennon Danny Noppert (88.56) 6-3 (78.85) Luke Woodhouse Ryan Searle (92.34) 3-6 (102.05) Krzysztof Ratajski Mike De Decker (90.27) 2-6 (96.76) Wessel Nijman Rob Cross (83.83) 1-6 (96.86) Cameron Menzies Peter Wright (92.94) 6-5 (97.43) Ricardo Pietreczko Dave Chisnall (99.9) 6-4 (97.87) Gabriel Clemens Evening Session (from 19:00 local time, 18:00 BST) Ross Smith (95.18) 4 v 6 (107.53) Nathan Aspinall Jonny Clayton (96.56) 6 v 3 (91.53) Raymond van Barneveld Gerwyn Price (100.41) 6 v 1 (92.09) Christian Kist James Wade (106.19) 3 v 6 (107.47) Jermaine Wattimena Chris Dobey (105.41) 2 v 6 (117.74) Dirk van Duijvenbode Martin Schindler (97.17) 6 v 4 (101.34) William O'Connor Josh Rock (93.48) 2 v 6 (95.9) Ricky Evans Stephen Bunting (100.64) 4 v 6 (101.15) Ryan Joyce |
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Sunday 19 October Third Round Afternoon Session (from 13:00 local time, 12:00 BST) Gerwyn Price (101.59) 5-6 (99.39) Danny Noppert Jonny Clayton (87.31) 1-6 (97.63) Gian van Veen Steve Lennon (94.24) 2-6 (110.77) Nathan Aspinall Jermaine Wattimena (111.00) 6-2 (94.98) Wessel Nijman Cameron Menzies (94.67) 4-6 (94.90) Peter Wright Dirk van Duijvenbode (92.13) 6-5 (93.79) Martin Schindler Ricky Evans (87.65) 2-6 (93.58) Dave Chisnall Ryan Joyce (92.54) 2-6 (94.19) Krzysztof Ratajski Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final Evening Session (from 19:00 local time, 18:00 BST) Danny Noppert (101.53) 3-6 (105.33) Gian van Veen Nathan Aspinall (92.43) 6-4 (84.19) Jermaine Wattimena Peter Wright (96.87) 5-6 (97.77) Dirk van Duijvenbode Dave Chisnall (94.58) 5-6 (88.36) Krzysztof Ratajski Semi-Finals Gian van Veen (99.17) 6-7 (99.78) Nathan Aspinall Dirk van Duijvenbode (96.08) 7-3 (94.46) Krzysztof Ratajski Final Nathan Aspinall (97.05) 8-6 (92.91) Dirk van Duijvenbode |
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Draw German Darts Championship
| Player (Seed) | Second Round Opponent (Winner of) |
| Gerwyn Price (6) | Daryl Gurney / Christian Kist |
| Danny Noppert (11) | Luke Woodhouse / Tom Bissell |
| Jonny Clayton (3) | Raymond van Barneveld / Kevin Troppmann |
| Gian van Veen (14) | Niels Zonneveld / Darius Labanauskas |
| Damon Heta (7) | Jeffrey de Graaf / Steve Lennon |
| Ross Smith (10) | Nathan Aspinall / Maximilian Czerwinski |
| James Wade (2) | Jermaine Wattimena / Keane Barry |
| Mike De Decker (15) | Wessel Nijman / Martin Kramer |
| Rob Cross (5) | Cameron Menzies / Wesley Plaisier |
| Peter Wright (12) | Ricardo Pietreczko / Radek Szaganski |
| Chris Dobey (4) | Dirk van Duijvenbode / Karel Sedláček |
| Martin Schindler (13) | Andrew Gilding / William O’Connor |
| Josh Rock (8) | Ricky Evans / Joe Cullen |
| Dave Chisnall (9) | Gabriel Clemens / Tomislav Rosandic |
| Stephen Bunting (1) | Ryan Joyce / Justin Hood |
| Ryan Searle (16) | Krzysztof Ratajski / Felix Springer |
Predictions
Samuel Gill, Head Editor for DartsNews.com keeps to type in regards to his prediction.
Have said it all year so why not change the habit of a lifetime eh. Martin Schindler for the win once again or Niko Springer who could rise to the fore in their home country.
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See Luke Humphries as a potential other forerunner as well as Gian van Veen. Peter Wright in my view won't defend his title. Also pick Josh Rock as a potential champion.
Favourites:
*** Martin Schindler
** Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen
* Josh Rock, Ross Smith, Gerwyn Price
Oliver Ried, Editor for DartsNews.DE sees Luke Humphries as the winner albeit with some surprises.
The final European Tour event of the year is upon us, and the last decisions in the race for the European Darts Championship will be made. As of now, all the big names are entered, although I find it unlikely that Luke Littler and Gary Anderson will actually compete. That’s why I’m predicting Luke Humphries to win the German Darts Championship 2025. He’s back in good form and, interestingly, even recorded a higher average than Littler in the World Grand Prix final despite a 1–6 defeat. Humphries convinced me in that final, but he wasn’t there in the decisive moments. Still, for me, he is the big favorite.
Danny Noppert is as strong in 2025 as he hasn’t been for a long time. He more than deserved his first title of the year, so why not in Hildesheim? His performances at the World Grand Prix were more than convincing.
Other strong contenders in my eyes are Martin Schindler and Gerwyn Price. All three have had solid seasons and seem ready for the final event of the year.
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One player flying under the radar is Wesley Plaisier. He’s finding his rhythm again after reaching three Pro Tour finals last year without a Tour Card. In recent events, he has produced some excellent averages, and if he can maintain that level, he’s capable of beating anyone. For me, he’s a real candidate for at least the semifinals. However, it will also be interesting to see how Stephen Bunting, Gian van Veen, and Jonny Clayton perform.
*Luke Humphries
**Gerwyn Price, Martin Schindler, Danny Noppert
*Wesley Plaisier, Stephen Bunting, Jonny Clayton, Gian van Veen
Nicolas Gayer, Editor for DartsNews.DE also sees some strange forerunners in Hildesheim.
The German Darts Championship will not only mark the conclusion of the 2025 European Tour season - it will also be the final event to take place in Hildesheim for the time being. The long-standing venue has not been included on the European Tour calendar for 2026, bringing an end to an era.
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So why shouldn’t Hildesheim bid farewell with a maiden title for one of the sport’s rising stars? One name immediately comes to mind - a player who has left a real mark on this season but is still waiting for his first trophy: Wessel Nijman.
The young Dutchman has reached the final session at almost every third event this year, made two European Tour semifinals, and even reached a Players Championship final earlier this month before clinching his second floor title the very next day. As a freshly minted World Grand Prix debutant, Nijman is growing increasingly comfortable on stage, and the intimate setting in Hildesheim could play to his advantage.
Beyond that, I’m convinced Gerwyn Price will make a powerful statement. The Iceman is in top form and will be eager to erase the memory of his dramatic Grand Prix exit to Luke Littler with a strong showing in Germany. Gian van Veen, meanwhile, should once again be counted among the leading title contenders. Despite his early Grand Prix elimination, his record-breaking average there will have filled him with confidence - and he’ll be determined to add another title to his best ever PDC-season.
Favourites:
***Wessel Nijman
**Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen
*Luke Humphries, Martin Schindler, Josh Rock
Pieter Verbeek, Editor for DartsNieuws.com also goes for an interesting winner.
The German Darts Championship has a rich history of producing unexpected winners. Players like Alan Norris, Devon Petersen and Ricardo Pietreczko have all lifted their first Euro Tour titles in Hildesheim, while Peter Wright shocked Luke Littler in last year’s final.
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That trend could well continue this weekend — especially with teenage phenomenon Luke Littler absent from the field. This might be the perfect opportunity for Gian van Veen to finally add a Euro Tour title to his résumé. GVV The Giant posted the highest average ever recorded at the World Grand Prix last week, yet was knocked out in the opening round by Littler. The Dutchman continues to show flashes of outstanding form, and it feels like only a matter of time before that translates into a major result.
Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are also among the main favourites in Hildesheim. Both men impressed at the World Grand Prix but, just like Van Veen, fell victim to Littler’s dominance.
Stephen Bunting should not be underestimated either. The Bullet has already captured two Euro Tour titles in 2025 and looks as consistent as ever. Josh Rock also appears to be closing in on his first Euro Tour success, having already reached two finals this season. Danny Noppert, meanwhile, is enjoying an excellent autumn run — The Freeze made the semi-finals at the World Grand Prix, reached a final on the Euro Tour last month, and also reached a semi-final at a Players Championship event.
Favourites
*** Gian van Veen
** Gerwyn Price, Luke Humphries
* Stephen Bunting, Danny Noppert, Josh Rock
Field German Darts Championship 2025
Seeded Players
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1. Luke Humphries
2. Michael van Gerwen
3. Stephen Bunting
4. James Wade
5. Jonny Clayton
6. Chris Dobey
7. Rob Cross
8. Gerwyn Price
9. Damon Heta
10. Josh Rock
11. Gary Anderson
12. Dave Chisnall
13. Ross Smith
14. Danny Noppert
15. Peter Wright
16. Martin Schindler
Pro Tour Order of Merit Qualifiers
- Gian van Veen
- Wessel Nijman
- Cameron Menzies
- Ryan Searle
- Nathan Aspinall
- Jermaine Wattimena
- Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Mike De Decker
- Daryl Gurney
- Luke Woodhouse
- Andrew Gilding
- Ryan Joyce
- Raymond van Barneveld
- Ricardo Pietreczko
- Niels Zonneveld
- Krzysztof Ratajski
Tour Card Qualifier
- Karel Sedláček
- Joe Cullen
- Tom Bissell
- Christian Kist
- Wesley Plaisier
- Radek Szagański
- Steve Lennon
- Callan Rydz
- Justin Hood
- William O'Connor
Host Nation Qualifier
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- Felix Springer
- Kevin Troppmann
- Martin Kramer
- Maximilian Czerwinski
Nordic & Baltic Qualifier
- Darius Labanauskas
East European Qualifier
- Tomislav Rosandic
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