Michael van Gerwen chases a third Elten Safety Shoes European Darts Grand Prix crown in Sindelfingen, where he could face 'The Magpie' William O'Connor in the opening round. The Dutch star opens his challenge against either O'Connor or Michael Unterbuchner. 48 players will compete for the £35,000 top prize at the Glaspalast from April 17-19, with the tournament serving as the fifth European Tour event of 2026.

Gary Anderson begins his bid for a third consecutive title against Niko Springer or Robin Masino. Former champions Rob Cross, Peter Wright, Kim Huybrechts and Ian White will also star on Day One. Scottish star Cameron Menzies faces five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld in one high-profile clash, while Australian No 1 Damon Heta takes on Latvia's Madars Razma.

The tournament marks van Gerwen's return to the European Tour circuit since February's Poland Darts Open. German star Niko Springer faces fellow countryman Robin Masino, who makes his big stage debut on home soil. With six former European Darts Grand Prix winners in action, Sindelfingen promises intense competition as players vie for valuable ranking points toward the season's major tournaments.