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Kim Huybrechts vs Ryan Searle

Kim Huybrechts beat Ryan Searle 6-1 in the first round of the European Championship 2026 on Thursday 22 October at Westfalenhallen, Dortmund. Kim Huybrechts goes through to the second round.

Result
WinnerKim Huybrechts
Score6-1 in legs
BeatRyan Searle
Played
DateThursday 22 October 2026
Start timeThe session started at 6pm UK time. Match 6 of 8, so around the middle of the night.
TV channelITV4, free to air. Stream free on ITVX
VenueWestfalenhallen, Dortmund
RoundFirst round
FormatBest of 11 legs, first to 6
Prize money£7,500 for the loser, the winner is guaranteed £20,000

Previous televised meetings

Kim Huybrechts 1, Ryan Searle 1 in 2 televised meetings.

YearEventScoreAverages
2026European Championship6-1 103.8 / 98.6
2021PDC World Darts Championship2-4 90.0 / 91.8

Who does the winner play next?

The winner plays Stephen Bunting in the second round (Sat 24 Oct, 12pm and 6pm), over best of 19 legs. The full bracket shows how it fits together.

The players

Kim Huybrechts

Outside the world top 40.

Ryan Searle

Number 21 seed here.

World number 14, England.

£569,750 in ranking prize money over two years.

Other matches on Thursday 22 October

In order of play, from 6pm.

Also here: the full European Championship 2026 bracket, the European Championship guide, and the darts schedule.

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