Performance here determines the 32-player field for the televised European Championship. 3. Qualifying for the ProTour
The is a series of non-televised darts tournaments that serve as the professional circuit's "engine room." It consists primarily of Players Championships and European Tour events. These tournaments are critical because the prize money won directly impacts the PDC Order of Merit (world rankings) and determines who qualifies for major televised events. 1. Players Championships ("Floor Tournaments") Dart: Pro Tour Events
The tour has grown to 15 events, including new stops in Poland and Slovakia . Performance here determines the 32-player field for the
The top 64 earners from these events qualify for the televised Players Championship Finals . 2. European Tour Events These tournaments are critical because the prize money
Restricted to the 128 PDC Tour Card holders , with any vacant spots filled by top players from the Challenge Tour.
48-player field including the top 16 from the main Order of Merit, top 16 from the ProTour Order of Merit, and various regional qualifiers.
The calendar features 34 Players Championship events, each with a prize fund of £125,000 (£15,000 for the winner).