Ready for the heart of Europe as the Gambrinus Czech Darts Open, one of the PDC European Tour's major events, returns to the Czech Republic capital Prague. Friday, September 5th, to Sunday, September 7th, the PVA Expo will be a darts heaven with a 48-player field and some of the sport's biggest names. The excitement is live, with the world's top players confronting one another for a share of a £175,000 prize fund, and a cheque of £30,000 for the winner.

This year is more intriguing than usual. The tale is all about the varied form of the largest names of the game. Last year's champion Luke Humphries will seek to do it again in Prague, where he has experienced massive success. He will face a strong test from the new World Champion and new phenomenon Luke Littler, who has controlled all year. And in the meantime, Dutch legend Michael van Gerwen seeks to regain his dependable form and prove he can still keep up with the new breed. This tournament is not just a battle for a cup; it is a battle of lineage, a war of generations, and a turning point for the players as they strive to qualify for the European Championship.

• Dates: Friday, September 5th - Sunday, September 7th, 2025

• Venue: PVA Expo, Prague, Czech Republic

• Format: It is a legs format, with 48 participants. The top 16 seeds come in round two, and the remaining 32 players play round one. The final is best-of-15 legs.

• Prize Fund: The prize fund is £175,000, with the champion winning £30,000.

Can "Cool Hand Luke" Go Back-to-Back? Defending champion Luke Humphries, the world number one, has a particular fondness for Prague and has won the title here previously, twice, in 2022 and 2024. He will be looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time in his career. A win here would not only be a huge confidence booster but would also prove that he is the player to beat on the European Tour.

The "Nuke" on a Tear: Luke Littler, the reigning World Champion, has taken the darts world by storm. He has racked up four of the five European Tour events so far this year. He's the clear pre-tournament favorite and is looking to continue his form and cement his reputation as the world's top player.

MVG Return to Form: Dutch legend Michael van Gerwen has not been at his best in recent times but won a European Tour title as recently as April 2025. The former world number one would love nothing more than to get back to his strong form and prove to the world that he can still top it with the youngsters. A win here would be an enormous statement and an enormous steppingstone to once again sitting atop the sport.

The Rest of the Field: The field is packed with potential, with top players like Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross, and Josh Rock, all performing wonderfully. World champion-in-waiting Price is a genuine threat, whilst Rock, who was a recent finalist, will be looking to win his first European Tour title.

The tournament is three days long, with a 48-player field. The format is a legs format, with the highest 16 seeds coming in for the second round.

• Luke Littler: The World Champion himself is in fantastic nick, off the back of winning the Flanders Darts Trophy. He has won four of the five European Tour competitions so far this season and is the tournament favorite prior.

• Luke Humphries: The champion from last year, who has a special love for Prague, is looking to make it two-in-a-row here. He won this tournament in 2022 and 2024 and will be a force to be reckoned with.

• Michael van Gerwen: The Dutch great will be looking to return to his steady form after a torrid few year. He collected victory in a European Tour tournament in April and will be looking to demonstrate that he is once again a class act.

• Nathan Aspinall: A winner twice on the European Tour in 2025, Aspinall is in form and will be looking to add a third title.

• Josh Rock: The Flanders Darts Trophy finalist last week, Rock is in fine form and will be looking to win his first European Tour title.

• Stephen Bunting: Bunting has been rampant, averaging over 100 in 13 of his last 17 games. He is a danger to any opponent and a dark horse for the championship.

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The Czech Darts Open is one with a favorite, but the draw is full of quality, and any one of the big players can take the trophy. Luke Littler is the favorite to start the tournament for a reason. He has dominated throughout the year, having taken four of the five European Tour titles, and is one of those players who get used to big occasions. His winning spree will be difficult to bring to an end, and we believe that he will lift the title.

• Final Score Prediction: Luke Littler wins 8-5

The Czech Darts Open is more than just a tournament; it is a celebration of darts, and an acid test as to who the greatest in the world is. For Luke Littler, a win here would seal his place as the best in the sport. For Luke Humphries, it would be an enormous confidence booster and a reminder that he is still the champion. For Michael van Gerwen, it would be a massive statement and validation of his return to form. The tournament will provide a dramatic finish to the darts season and set up the World Championship at the beginning of next year.