The 2025 Swiss Darts Trophy, the 13th event on the PDC European Tour, returns to Basel’s St. Jakobshalle from September 26-28, 2025. This £175,000 tournament—featuring £30,000 for the winner—promises high-stakes action with a 48-player field blending top seeds, Pro Tour qualifiers, and Tour Cards holders. Defending champion Martin Schindler aims to repeat his 2024 thriller (an 8-7 win over Ryan Searle), but stars like Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen loom large. Below, we break down viewing options, the field, schedule, draw, and expert predictions.
How to Watch: TV and Streaming Guide
Coverage is global via PDCTV (excluding blackouts in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands), with regional broadcasters handling local rights. Sessions start at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM CEST (11:00 AM / 6:00 PM BST; 6:00 AM / 1:00 PM ET; 8:00 PM / 3:00 AM AEST). All times approximate; check PDCTV for exact match orders.
| Region | TV/Streaming Options | Details & Costs |
|————–|———————-|—————–|
| UK | PDCTV (primary); Sky Sports (select coverage via bookmakers) | PDCTV: £9.99/event or £49.99 annual pass (includes all Euro Tour events). Stream on app/website. Bet365: Free with funded account (18+). |
| USA | PDCTV; DAZN Darts Channel on Pluto TV (free, ad-supported) | PDCTV: $12.99/event or $59.99 annual. Pluto TV: Free for highlights/select matches. Bet365: Free streams (21+ in legal states). |
| Australia| PDCTV; Fox Sports/Kayo Sports (potential highlights) | PDCTV: AU$19.99/event or AU$99 annual. Kayo: $25/month (7-day trial); may air key sessions. Bet365: Free with account (18+). |
Global Notes:
– PDCTV is the go-to for full live streams worldwide (pdc.tv). Annual pass unlocks Players Championships and Women’s Series.
– Bookmakers like Bet365 offer free in-play streams (geo-restricted; funded account required).
– Blackouts: DAZN in Germany/Austria/Switzerland (subscription ~€29.99/month); Viaplay in Netherlands/Nordics/Poland/Baltics (~€9.99/month).
– Free Options: Flashscore.com for live scores; PDC YouTube for highlights post-event.
– VPN Tip: Use a service like ExpressVPN to access PDCTV from restricted regions.
Tickets available via pdc-europe.tv (from €50 for finals day). For live updates, follow @OfficialPDC on X.
The Field: 48 Players Battle for Glory
The field mixes the top 16 PDC Order of Merit seeds (entering Round 2) with 16 Pro Tour Order of Merit qualifiers (Round 1) and 16 Tour Card/Host Nation qualifiers. Key storylines: Littler’s bid for a fourth Euro Tour win; van Gerwen defending his 2024 form; Humphries chasing back-to-back titles post-Czech Open.
Top Seeds (PDC Order of Merit, Round 2 Entry)
| Seed | Player | Notable 2025 Achievements |
|——|——–|—————————|
| 1 | Luke Littler (ENG) | World Champion; 3x Euro Tour winner (Germany, Austria, Hungary) |
| 2 | Luke Humphries (ENG) | World No. 1; Czech Darts Open champ |
| 3 | Michael van Gerwen (NED) | 3x World Champion; Hungarian Trophy winner |
| 4 | Gerwyn Price (WAL) | Former World No. 1; World Grand Prix fave |
| 5 | Rob Cross (ENG) | UK Open winner |
| 6 | Nathan Aspinall (ENG) | World Matchplay semi-finalist |
| 7 | James Wade (ENG) | Hungarian Trophy finalist |
| 8 | Stephen Bunting (WAL) | Masters champ |
| 9 | Chris Dobey (ENG) | Premier League playoff |
| 10 | Peter Wright (SCO) | Consistent Euro Tour performer |
| 11 | Josh Rock (NIR) | Rising star; German Darts semi |
| 12 | Danny Noppert (NED) | Hungarian semi-finalist |
| 13 | Joe Cullen (ENG) | 2022 Hungarian winner |
| 14 | Ross Smith (ENG) | European Champion |
| 15 | Ryan Searle (ENG) | 2024 Swiss finalist |
| 16 | Martin Schindler (GER) | Defending Swiss champ |
Other Qualifiers (Round 1)
– Pro Tour Order of Merit (16 players): Includes Ryan Joyce (ENG), Ryan Searle (ENG, if not seeded), Daryl Gurney (NIR), etc. (Full list via PDC draw on Sept 25).
– Tour Card/Host Nation (16 players): Confirmed Sept 11 via qualifiers: Niko Springer (GER), Owen Bates (ENG), Oskar Lukasiak (SWE), Ritchie Edhouse (ENG), Cor Dekker (NED), Martin Lukeman (ENG), Lukas Wenig (GER), William O’Connor (IRL), Callan Rydz (ENG), Jitse van der Wal (NED), plus Swiss hosts like host nation spots.
Full field finalized post-qualifiers; expect surprises from underdogs like Edhouse (recent Hungarian quarters).
Schedule: Three Days of Non-Stop Action
All sessions at St. Jakobshalle, Basel (capacity ~9,000). Format: Best-of-11 legs (Round 1-3), best-of-13 (quarters), best-of-15 (semis), best-of-17 (final).
| Date | Session | Start Time (BST) | Matches |
|————|———|——————|———|
| Fri, Sept 26 | Afternoon | 11:00 AM | Round 1 (16 matches) |
| | Evening | 6:00 PM | Round 2 (8 matches) |
| Sat, Sept 27 | Afternoon | 11:00 AM | Round 3 (8 matches) |
| | Evening | 6:00 PM | Quarter-Finals (4 matches) |
| Sun, Sept 28 | Afternoon | 12:00 PM | Semi-Finals (2 matches) + Final (1 match) |
Draw confirmed Sept 25 at 12:00 PM BST (PDC.tv). Live scores on Flashscore.com.
Draw: Seeded Path and Key Matchups
The draw pairs seeds against Round 1 winners (randomized Sept 25). Top half: Seeds 1-8; Bottom: 9-16. Potential highlights:
– Top Half: Littler (1) vs. wildcard/qualifier → Possible QF vs. van Gerwen (3).
– Bottom Half: Humphries (2) vs. qualifier → SF clash with Price (4) or Cross (5).
– Early fireworks: Schindler (16, def. champ) vs. Pro Tour qualifier; Noppert (12) vs. host nation.
Full bracket post-draw on PDC.tv. Pro Tour qualifiers (e.g., Joyce) drawn vs. Tour Card holders in Round 1.
Prize Money Breakdown
| Finish | Amount |
|—————–|——–|
| Winner | £30,000 |
| Runner-Up | £12,000 |
| Semi-Finalist | £8,000 |
| Quarter-Finalist | £6,000 |
| Last 16 | £4,000 |
| Last 32 | £2,500 |
| Last 48 | £1,500 |
| Total | £175,000 |
Top earners like Humphries/van Gerwen could pocket £30k+ with a title run.
Predictions: Littler to Dominate Again?
The field is stacked, but Littler’s form (3 Euro Tour wins in 2025, 101+ averages) makes him the pick. Van Gerwen’s experience and Price’s power lurk as threats.
– Quarter-Finals: Littler def. qualifier; Humphries def. Rock; van Gerwen def. Wade; Price def. Dobey.
– Semi-Finals: Littler def. van Gerwen (8-6 thriller); Humphries def. Price (8-7).
– Final: Luke Littler def. Luke Humphries 9-6. Littler’s scoring edge (105+ avg.) overwhelms Humphries’ finishing in a no. 1 vs. no. 2 showdown.
Dark Horse: Martin Schindler (+2500 odds) repeats as host-nation hero. Bold call from DartsNews: Noppert upsets a seed for semis.
Tune in from Sept 26—the penultimate Euro Tour stop before Hildesheim’s German Darts Championship (Oct 17-19). For more, visit PDC.tv or follow #SwissDartsTrophy on X.
