How to Watch the 2025 Machineseeker European Darts Championship Live and on TV
The 2025 Machineseeker European Darts Championship, the PDC’s year-end showcase featuring the top 32 players from the European Tour Order of Merit, takes place from **October 23-26** at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany. This £600,000 event (with £120,000 to the winner) promises blockbuster clashes like Luke Littler vs. Raymond van Barneveld in the first round. Below is a country-by-country guide to live streaming and TV coverage, based on official broadcasters and legal platforms. All times are local to the region unless noted; the tournament starts at 7:30 p.m. CEST daily (6:30 p.m. BST, 1:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 a.m. AEDT next day).
United Kingdom
– **Primary Broadcaster**: Sky Sports (exclusive PDC partner).
– **TV Channels**: Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event.
– **Live Streaming**: Sky Go app (existing subscribers) or NOW TV (day pass £11.99, month £34.99). Full coverage from 6:30 p.m. BST daily.
– **Highlights/Replays**: Sky Sports YouTube and PDC website.
– **Free Option**: None for live; PDC.tv offers free highlights post-event.
– **Radio**: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra (live commentary from 7 p.m. BST).
United States
– **Primary Broadcaster**: DAZN (exclusive PDC rights for 2024-27).
– **TV Channels**: None; streaming-only.
– **Live Streaming**: DAZN app or website ($29.99/month or $99.99/year; 30-day free trial). Coverage from 1:30 p.m. ET daily (East Coast time).
– **Highlights/Replays**: DAZN app and PDC YouTube channel.
– **Alternative**: PDC.tv (free for non-live highlights; $9.99 for live in some regions).
– **Radio**: None dedicated; SiriusXM Sports Radio for occasional updates.
Australia
– **Primary Broadcaster**: Fox Sports (Foxtel) and Kayo Sports (streaming).
– **TV Channels**: Fox Sports 504.
– **Live Streaming**: Kayo Sports app (from $25/month; 7-day free trial). Sessions start at 3:30 a.m. AEDT daily (early morning for East Coast; evening for West Coast).
– **Highlights/Replays**: Fox Sports app and PDC website.
– **Free Option**: None for live; 9Now (Channel 9) may air select highlights.
– **Radio**: None; ABC Radio Sydney for occasional updates.
General Tips for Global Viewers
– **VPN for Geo-Restrictions**: Use ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access UK/US streams from abroad (e.g., Australians watching Sky Sports).
– **Official PDC App**: PDC Live app (free) for scores, stats, and free highlights; £9.99 for full live streaming in non-broadcast regions.
– **Prize Money Reminder**: Winner £120,000; runner-up £60,000—follow for updates on stars like Littler and Humphries.
For the latest schedule or changes, check the official PDC website or app. Enjoy the action from Dortmund—Littler vs. van Barneveld is unmissable!
