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Ross Smith vs Martin Schindler

Ross Smith beat Martin Schindler 11-8 in the final of the European Championship 2026 at Westfalenhallen, Dortmund.

Result

WinnerRoss Smith

Score11-8 in legs

BeatMartin Schindler

Played

WhenSun 25 Oct, 6pm

Start timeThe session started at 6pm UK time.

TV channelITV4, free to air. Stream free on ITVX

VenueWestfalenhallen, Dortmund

RoundFinal

FormatBest of 21 legs, first to 11

Prize money£80,000 for the loser

The players

Ross Smith

Number 1 seed here.

World number 15, England.

£567,250 in ranking prize money over two years.

Major titles: European Championship (2022).

Martin Schindler

Number 31 seed here.

World number 23, Germany.

£392,750 in ranking prize money over two years.

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

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