The introduction of the European Open and a first-ever PDC European Tour event in France will headline a packed 2027 PDC darts calendar.
The PDC European Tour will visit France for the first time next year, with Lievin set to host the fourth event of the 15-event season from March 19-21.
The historic visit to France will follow European Tour events in Kiel, Krakow and Riesa, with the circuit also returning to established destinations across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary and the Netherlands during 2027.
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Another significant addition to the calendar will see the inaugural European Open take place in Salzburg from June 18-20.
The new three-day event will follow the World Cup of Darts, which will return to Frankfurt from June 10-13, ahead of the summer’s World Matchplay in Blackpool from July 17-25.
The 2027 PDC calendar will begin with Qualifying Schools in Milton Keynes and Kalkar from January 4-10, before the Winmau World Masters takes place in Milton Keynes from January 27-31.
The Premier League will then begin in Glasgow on February 4, kicking off a 17-night tour across the UK and Europe which culminates with Finals Night at The O2 in London on May 27.
The Players Championship circuit will also begin in February, with 34 events taking place across the year in the UK and Europe.
The European Tour, meanwhile, will get underway in Kiel from February 12-14, before breaking new ground in France the following month.
Following the World Cup and European Open in June, the World Matchplay will once again take place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, with the nine-day event concluding on July 25 alongside the Women’s World Matchplay.
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The European Tour will resume in Leverkusen in July, with further events taking place in Bratislava, Ghent, Basel, Budapest and Maastricht during the second half of the season.
The World Grand Prix will return to Leicester from September 27-October 3, while the European Championship will expand to six days in Dortmund from October 26-31.
The Grand Slam of Darts will then take place in Wolverhampton from November 6-14, before the Players Championship Finals returns to Minehead from November 26-28.
The year will conclude with the World Darts Championship at London’s Alexandra Palace in December.
PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter said: “The 2027 calendar is another reflection of the continued growth of the PDC circuit and we’re delighted to be taking our events to more fans across Europe.
“Taking the European Tour to France for the first time is an exciting development for us. We’ve seen the circuit continue to grow into new territories in recent years and we’re looking forward to visiting Lievin in March.
“The introduction of the European Open in Salzburg is another significant addition to the calendar and further strengthens what is already a fantastic schedule of events throughout the year.
“With 15 European Tour events alongside our established televised tournaments and a busy ProTour schedule, 2027 promises to be another exciting year for our players and fans.”
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