DARTS fever makes its way to Belgium this weekend as the European Tour heads across the channel for the Belgian Darts Open.
The prestigious competition is held in Wieze’s Oktoberhallen and will feature a field of 48 players, running from Friday, March 7, to Sunday, March 9.
Luke Littler is in Belgium to defend his title[/caption]
The defending champion is none other than Luke Littler, who narrowly beat Rob Cross in the 2024 final by a score of 8-7.
He hit an epic NINE-DARTER in that final last year, after his infamous clash with Ricardo Pietreczko at the same tournament.
Littler could be set to add another windfall to his already eye-watering career earnings.
The 2025 edition of the tournament will feature a controversial new format, with the top 16 ‘Order of Merit’ players qualifying automatically.
They will enter the competition in the second round, randomly drawn against 16 unseeded qualifiers.
Pre-qualified players from the Orders of Merit will not earn prize money should they lose their first-round match.
Belgian Darts Open 2025 prize money
The total prize pot for the competition is the same as last year at £175,000.
The full breakdown is as follows:
- Winner: £30,000
- Runner-up: £12,000
- Semi-finalists: £8,500
- Quarter-finalists: £6,000
- Third round: £4,000
- Second round: £2,500
- First round: £1,250
- Total: £175,000
How to watch the Belgian Open
- The Belgian Open will NOT be broadcast on British televsion
- It can be live streamed through Viaplay (via Amazon, for example).
- Coverage can also be accessed through PDCTV.
- A subscription costs £4.99 for the event or £49.99 annually.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Belgian Open by following SunSport’s live blog.
Belgian Open 2025 Schedule
The draw will take place later this week.
- Friday, March 7 – First Round
- Saturday, March 8 – Second Round
- Sunday, March 9 – Third round, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final
