{"id":8615,"date":"2026-01-30T09:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/?post_type=event&#038;p=8615"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:16:54","slug":"over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 8,500 entries for Dutch Open Darts: players from 43 different countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;header&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"gt-heading gt-dark gt-size1 gt-left\"><div class=\"gt-title\">Over 8,500 entries for Dutch Open Darts: <span>players from 43 different countries<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"essb_links essb_counter_modern_right essb_displayed_shortcode essb_share essb_template_default4-retina essb_1215118440 essb_size_s print-no\" id=\"essb_displayed_shortcode_1215118440\" data-essb-postid=\"8615\" data-essb-position=\"shortcode\" data-essb-button-style=\"icon\" data-essb-template=\"default4-retina\" data-essb-counter-pos=\"right\" data-essb-url=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/\" data-essb-twitter-url=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/\" data-essb-instance=\"1215118440\"><ul class=\"essb_links_list essb_force_hide_name essb_force_hide\"><li class=\"essb_item essb_link_facebook nolightbox\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/&t=Over+8%2C500+entries+for+Dutch+Open+Darts%3A+players+from+43+different+countries\" title=\"\" onclick=\"essb.window(&#39;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/&t=Over+8%2C500+entries+for+Dutch+Open+Darts%3A+players+from+43+different+countries&#39;,&#39;facebook&#39;,&#39;1215118440&#39;); return false;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><span class=\"essb_icon essb_icon_facebook\"><\/span><span class=\"essb_network_name essb_noname\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"essb_item essb_link_twitter nolightbox\"> <a href=\"#\" title=\"\" onclick=\"essb.window(&#39;https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Over+8%2C500+entries+for+Dutch+Open+Darts%3A+players+from+43+different+countries&amp;url=https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/&amp;counturl=https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/over-8500-entries-for-dutch-open-darts-players-from-43-different-countries\/&#39;,&#39;twitter&#39;,&#39;1215118440&#39;); return false;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><span class=\"essb_icon essb_icon_twitter\"><\/span><span class=\"essb_network_name essb_noname\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>It\u2019s almost time! In just under a week, De Bonte Wever in Assen will be transformed into the largest darts festival in the world: the Dutch Open Darts 2026! More than six thousand dart players \u2013 from world-class professionals to amateurs \u2013 will compete against each other from Thursday 5 February through Sunday 8 February during this edition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Dutch Open Darts has been a household name in the darts world for many years. Once again, players from all over the globe have signed up in large numbers! In total, there are no fewer than 8,513 entries across the various categories and tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>The more than six thousand players come from 43 different countries. Of course, many Dutch, Belgian and German players will be taking part, but for this edition dart players from countries such as Aruba, China, Egypt and Angola have also registered. This once again underlines the international status of the Dutch Open Darts.<\/p>\n<p>The event kicks off on Thursday with the warm-up tournament in the Open category and the ladies\u2019 competition. This \u201cwarm-up tournament\u201d was added to the Dutch Open Darts weekend several years ago and has proven to be a great success, with participation numbers continuing to grow ever since.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top players<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Friday, more than two thousand pairs will step up to the oche for the doubles tournaments of the Dutch Open Darts. Many national and international top players have entered, including several PDC Tour Card holders. Among those in action are Dirk van Duijvenbode and Maik Kuivenhoven, while World Championship participants Chris Landman and Richard Veenstra will team up. Former Lakeside champions Andy Baetens and Jelle Klaasen will also be present.<\/p>\n<p>The individual tournaments get underway on Saturday. More than four thousand players have registered for the open singles event, which filled up quickly earlier on. The list of potential title contenders is too long to mention! Players such as Martijn Kleermaker, Florian Hempel and Ron Meulenkamp will be competing in Assen, along with former champions Berry van Peer and Jarno Bottenberg. In the women\u2019s competition, entries include Lakeside finalist Lerena Rietbergen, Paige Pauling and Aileen de Graaf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live on RTL7<\/strong><br \/>\nSunday\u2019s finals day will bring the Dutch Open Darts to a close. This year, the finals programme will once again be broadcast live on national television on RTL7. It marks the fourth consecutive year that the national broadcaster \u2013 which in the past also showed all major PDC events for many years \u2013 will be live on location in Assen.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Jeffrey Sparidaans won the men\u2019s tournament at the Dutch Open Darts, making it the fourth year in a row that the title went to a Dutch winner. Rhian O\u2019Sullivan from Wales was crowned ladies\u2019 champion.<\/p>\n<p><i>The draw for the Dutch Open Darts will be published online later this Friday.<\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8613&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600 x 400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]Picture: Miranda Drenth[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<div class=\"gt-heading gt-dark gt-size1 gt-center\"><div class=\"gt-title\">ANDER <span>NIEUWS<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<div class=\"gt-event-listing\"><div class=\"gt-columns gt-column-3\"><div class=\"gt-col\"><div class=\"gt-inner\"><div class=\"gt-event-style-3\"><div class=\"gt-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/dutch-open-darts-2027-dates-announced\/\" title=\"Dutch Open Darts 2027 Dates Announced\"><img width=\"952\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/260402-20260208-BasvandenBerk-952x579.jpg\" class=\"attachment-eventchamp-event-list size-eventchamp-event-list wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/260402-20260208-BasvandenBerk-952x579.jpg 952w, https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/260402-20260208-BasvandenBerk-130x80.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-content\"><div class=\"gt-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/dutch-open-darts-2027-dates-announced\/\" title=\"Dutch Open Darts 2027 Dates Announced\">Dutch Open Darts 2027 Dates Announced<\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><div class=\"gt-date\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><span>2 April 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gt-text\">The dates for the Dutch Open Darts 2027 have been confirmed. From Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, February 28, 2027, De Bonte Wever will once again host the largest and most enjoyable darts tournament in the world. <\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gt-col\"><div class=\"gt-inner\"><div class=\"gt-event-style-3\"><div class=\"gt-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/paul-krohne-and-priscilla-steenbergen-are-dutch-open-darts-champions\/\" title=\"Paul Krohne and Priscilla Steenbergen are Dutch Open Darts champions\"><img width=\"952\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Single-kampioenen-Bas-van-den-Berk-952x579.jpg\" class=\"attachment-eventchamp-event-list size-eventchamp-event-list wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Single-kampioenen-Bas-van-den-Berk-952x579.jpg 952w, https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Single-kampioenen-Bas-van-den-Berk-130x80.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-content\"><div class=\"gt-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/paul-krohne-and-priscilla-steenbergen-are-dutch-open-darts-champions\/\" title=\"Paul Krohne and Priscilla Steenbergen are Dutch Open Darts champions\">Paul Krohne and Priscilla Steenbergen are Dutch Open Darts champions<\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><div class=\"gt-date\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><span>8 February 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gt-text\">What an incredible weekend we\u2019ve witnessed at De Bonte Wever in Assen!<\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gt-col\"><div class=\"gt-inner\"><div class=\"gt-event-style-3\"><div class=\"gt-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/van-duijvenbode-kuivenhoven-and-turkish-duo-gemi-and-karagoz-crowned-pairs-champions\/\" title=\"Van Duijvenbode\/Kuivenhoven and Turkish duo Gemi and Karag\u00f6z crowned pairs champions\"><img width=\"952\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dirk-en-Maik-Bas-van-den-Berk-Dutch-Open-Darts-952x579.jpg\" class=\"attachment-eventchamp-event-list size-eventchamp-event-list wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dirk-en-Maik-Bas-van-den-Berk-Dutch-Open-Darts-952x579.jpg 952w, https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dirk-en-Maik-Bas-van-den-Berk-Dutch-Open-Darts-130x80.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-content\"><div class=\"gt-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dutchopendarts.nl\/en\/event\/van-duijvenbode-kuivenhoven-and-turkish-duo-gemi-and-karagoz-crowned-pairs-champions\/\" title=\"Van Duijvenbode\/Kuivenhoven and Turkish duo Gemi and Karag\u00f6z crowned pairs champions\">Van Duijvenbode\/Kuivenhoven and Turkish duo Gemi and Karag\u00f6z crowned pairs champions<\/a><\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><div class=\"gt-date\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i><span>8 February 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gt-text\">We have four fantastic new pairs champions on this final day of the Dutch Open Darts 2026!<\/div><div class=\"gt-details\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In just under a week, De Bonte Wever in Assen will be transformed into the largest darts festival in the world: the Dutch Open Darts 2026!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2414,"featured_media":8613,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"location":[],"organizer":[],"event_tags":[157],"eventcat":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.4 - 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