# Michael Smith Plans 100% Tournaments in 2027

> Michael Smith vows to play 100% of 2027 darts tournaments after Swiss Darts Trophy win.
- Title: Michael Smith Plans 100% Tournaments in 2027 · Sky Sports
- Summary: Michael Smith vows to play 100% of 2027 darts tournaments after Swiss Darts Trophy win. Former world champion Michael Smith promises to compete in all 2027…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13597050/swiss-darts-trophy-former-world-champion-michael-smith-plans-on-playing-100-per-cent-of-the-tournaments-in-2027-after-opening-win
- Published: 2026-10-09T23:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael smith, swiss darts trophy, 2027, darts, european tour, rob owen, jermaine wattimena, sports
## Michael Smith's 2027 Commitment
Former world champion Michael Smith says he plans on playing 100 per cent of the tournaments in 2027 after an opening win at the Swiss Darts Trophy.

> I've missed this. I want to apologise and also make a promise in 2027 I will be playing 100 per cent of the tournaments. You will see me back
## Smith's Match Result
Smith fought back from 3-1 down to beat Rob Owen, hitting 50 per cent of his doubles in just his fourth European Tour event of the season.
## Smith's Promise
The 2023 world champion said he will play 100 per cent of the tournaments in 2027, promising to return to competition.

> I've missed this. I want to apologise and also make a promise in 2027 I will be playing 100 per cent of the tournaments. You will see me back
## Stefan Bellmont Wins
Stefan Bellmont became the third Swiss player to win a match at the Swiss Darts Trophy by defeating Andrew Gilding 6-3.
## Bellmont's Reaction
Bellmont said playing in front of his home crowd was very special and he wanted to win so much.

> Playing in front of your home crowd is very special and I wanted to win so much
## Next Matches
Smith faces Jermaine Wattimena for a place in Sunday's action, while Bellmont will play Krzysztof Ratajski in round two.
## Key takeaway

Former world champion Michael Smith promises to compete in all 2027 darts tournaments following his opening win at the Swiss Darts Trophy.