From Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, the fifteenth edition of the European Championship will be played. The highest match average at this tournament has been in Phil Taylor's name for thirteen years.
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During the 2009 edition, the 16-time world champion threw an average of 118.14 points in his quarterfinal against Gary Anderson. During that year's edition, Taylor also recorded averages of 111.03, 110.88, 109.36 and 109.35 bringing his tournament average to an unprecedented record of 111.54.
A year earlier, he had also thrown averages of 113.92 and 113.33 at the European Championship, making the top three on the list of highest averages entirely in his name.
Raymond van Barneveld is in fourth place, with an average of 113.04. The Dutchman recorded this average in his first round of the 2012 European Darts Championship against Terry Jenkins (6-1 win).
Michael van Gerwen also managed to throw quite a few high averages at this event. With averages of 111.62, 111.00 and 110.32, the current number one of the world is in the top ten three times. Jonny Clayton is the other name on this list. The Welshman recorded an average of 111.33 in his first-round match against James Wade during the 2019 edition.
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118.14 Phil Taylor (2009, Quarterfinal)
113.92 Phil Taylor (2008, Final 16)
113.33 Phil Taylor (2008, Semi-final)
113.04 Raymond van Barneveld (2012, Final 32)
111.62 Michael van Gerwen (2016, Final)
111.33 Jonny Clayton (2019, Final 32)
111.03 Phil Taylor (2009, Final 32)
111.00 Michael van Gerwen (2014, Quarterfinal)
110.88 Phil Taylor (2009, Last 16)
110.32 Michael van Gerwen (2018, Last 32)
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- Well,I suppose if you don't play the tournaments ,then why should any player qualify? There are players who enter every tournament,and if they don't win it,they carry on, spending money they haven't won,yet certain players seem to think they should qualify. Winners only I thinkrick6714-11-2026
- Everyone knows what a fantastic champion Taylor was,but his performances in the seniors were poor. He wouldn't throw littler off stage,as he'd miss these days!!rick6712-11-2026
- He produced some impressive numbers in that qualifying campaign. I'm excited to see him compete at the World Championship once again, even if it will be difficult to replicate last year's success even with an improved performance, with the draw playing a huge role in determining his fortunes.Deduce635811-11-2026
- I often think about this very question. I think they should revive the format. They could even invite representatives from MODUS Super Series, with four series winners from the past year, and the ADC, with finalists from the Global Championship and perhaps other events. Why not throw in eligible representatives from the JDC and even the soft-tip game too?Deduce635811-11-2026
- So what if littler missed out, he doesnt have to enter everythingant10-11-2026
- Good, absolutely no loss if we never see this dancing goof ever again......no that is not fair. He absolutely cannot and has never been remotely able to dance!richieburnettrocks10-11-2026
- Yes Phil,now the money in the game is bigger than ever,you'd play littler. Well so would I! Retire on your memory Phil,and your successful careerrick6709-11-2026
- And why should he listen to you?Deduce635807-11-2026
- Ultimately it is a bye for whoever draws Barney. It will be another stroppy and sulky performance once he goes behind. Barney was excellent but really must completely call it a day now.richieburnettrocks07-11-2026
- I'm disappointed he was not able to secure a spot at the Grand Slam. With Carl Sneyd taking care of Daryl Gurney, he would have had to beat Andy Boulton before facing the winner of Sneyd vs Mensur Suljović for a Grand Slam spot. Unfortunately, after beating Filip Bereza comfortably, he succumbed to Boulton, and the board would ultimately be won by the highly inconsistent Carl Sneyd. Since he could instead have been drawn against the likes of Cristo Reyes, Dirk van Duijvenbode and Stephen Bunting, I think once Gurney was out of the picture he would have been favourite to win his board, and it seems like a massive missed opportunity to put 5 grand on his ranking and seal another major TV appearance ahead of the Worlds. The highs and lows of following Raymond van Barneveld!Deduce635806-11-2026