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Darts 2027 shake-up
France hosts first PDC European Tour event as Luke Littler faces new darts challenges.
In brief
France hosts first PDC European Tour event as Luke Littler faces new darts challenges. The 2027 PDC calendar adds a European Open in Salzburg and a French event, increasing darts majors to 12 and complicating Luke Littler's clean sweep bid. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
2027 darts calendar
The PDC calendar adds a European Open in Salzburg and a French event next year.
European Open details
The new three-day event runs June 18-20 with £750,000 prize money.
France hosting event
The PDC European Tour visits France for the first time in Lievin, March 19-21.
Luke Littler's challenge
World No 1 Luke Littler faces a new major in his clean sweep bid.
Littler's recent issue
Littler skipped events after being booed at the World Series of Darts Finals.
European Championship
The European Championship expands to 48 players with £1m prize money.
PDC CEO statement
PDC CEO Matt Porter says darts growth in Europe drives these changes.
2027 calendar timeline
The year starts with Qualifying Schools in January and ends with World Darts Championship in December.
Sky Sports coverage
Sky Sports broadcasts World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and World Darts Championship live.
What happens next
Littler's clean sweep bid becomes harder with an extra major event.
At a glance
The 2027 PDC calendar adds a European Open in Salzburg and a French event, increasing darts majors to 12 and complicating Luke Littler's clean sweep bid.
