Luke Littler will face Krzysztof Ratajski in the quarterfinals of the European Championship Darts 2026 on Sunday afternoon in Dortmund, with the match scheduled around 16:10 local time, as reported by Dartfreakz.nl. The tournament reaches its conclusion on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Westfalenhallen, where eight remaining players compete for the title previously held by Gian van Veen.
The Sunday afternoon session opens at 13:10 local time with the first of four quarterfinal matches. Dartswatchers in the Netherlands can stream the action live via Viaplay, while viewers in Belgium can follow coverage across VTM channels and VTM GO, according to DartsNieuws.com. The tournament marks the traditional conclusion of the European Tour season, featuring the top 32 qualifiers from the European Tour Order of Merit.
Afternoon Quarterfinals Schedule in Dortmund
The final day’s afternoon play features four head-to-head matches determining who advances to the evening’s semifinal rounds. Ross Smith opens the session against Luke Woodhouse at 13:10, followed by Gerwyn Price taking on Stephen Bunting at 14:10, as detailed by Dartfreakz.nl. The third match pits German competitor Martin Schindler against Jonny Clayton at 15:10, setting the stage for the final quarterfinal pairing.
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Luke Littler enters the afternoon’s concluding quarterfinal match following a dominant Saturday performance. Dartfreakz.nl reported that the English player defeated Nathan Aspinall 10-5 in the third round with a 114.47 match average. His opponent, Krzysztof Ratajski, secured his spot in the last eight by overcoming Kevin Doets 10-8, rallying after trailing 4-0 and 8-6 in the contest.
Dutch Representation Ends Ahead of Sunday
The elimination of Kevin Doets and Jermaine Wattimena on Saturday evening means Sunday’s final stages proceed without Dutch players in the field. Dartfreakz.nl noted that Doets fell to Ratajski in a tight finish, while Martin Schindler ended Wattimena’s tournament run with a 10-4 victory.
With the afternoon session scheduled to begin at 13:10 CET, exact match times for subsequent games remain subject to minor shifts depending on the duration of preceding legs. The tournament schedule outlined by DartsNieuws.com transitions directly from the afternoon quarterfinals into the evening block at 19:00 CET, which features the two semifinals and the championship match.
Tournament Finals and Results
During the Sunday evening session beginning at 19:00, Ross Smith recorded a 11-7 victory over Gerwyn Price with a 92.55 average against Price’s 93.69 in the semifinals. Martin Schindler advanced past Krzysztof Ratajski 11-6 by posting a 98.88 average compared to Ratajski’s 93.39. The tournament concludes with the final match between Ross Smith and Martin Schindler.
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