IDF European Championship
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The IDF European Championship is a professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The tournament was established in 2023 and features leading players from the IDF circuit competing for the title of European champion.
The competition was first held in 2023, but no tournament took place in 2024. It returned in 2025 and is intended to be staged as one of the leading ranked events on the IDF calendar.
History
The inaugural 2023 IDF European Championship was held in 2023. Max Mad won the first title after defeating Luke Littler 11–1 in the final. Mad dominated the match to become the tournament's inaugural champion.
No edition of the tournament was held in 2024.
The championship returned with the 2025 IDF European Championship. Alex Brow won the title with an 11–8 victory in the final, becoming the tournament's second champion.
Format
The IDF European Championship is played in a straight knockout format, with matches contested over legs. The final is played as a best-of-21-legs match, with the first player to win 11 legs becoming champion.
The precise format, qualification system and number of entrants may vary between editions.
Qualification
Players qualify for the IDF European Championship through the relevant IDF rankings and qualification criteria announced for each edition. Places may be awarded through the IDF Order of Merit, regional rankings, qualifying events or other designated IDF competitions.
Finals
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Prize money | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Champion | Runner-up | |||||
| 2023 | AUS Max Mad | 11–1 | ENG Luke Littler | ||||
| 2024 | Tournament not held | ||||||
| 2025 | AUS Alex Brow | 11–8 | Runner-up to be confirmed | ||||
Records and statistics
- As of 2025
Multiple champions
As of the conclusion of the 2025 tournament, no player has won the IDF European Championship more than once.
Total finalist appearances
| Rank | Player | Won | Runner-up | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUS Max Mad | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AUS Alex Brow | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | ENG Luke Littler | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 runner-up to be confirmed | 0 | 1 | 1 |
- Active players are shown in bold.
- Only players who have reached the final are included.
- Players with identical records are ordered by the date on which they first achieved the record.
Champions by player
| Player | Titles | First title | Most recent title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Max Mad | 1 | 2023 | 2023 |
| AUS Alex Brow | 1 | 2025 | 2025 |
Final records
| Record | Player | Achievement | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest winning margin | AUS Max Mad | Defeated Luke Littler 11–1 | 2023 |
| Fewest legs conceded in a final | AUS Max Mad | 1 leg | 2023 |
| Most legs played in a final | AUS Alex Brow and 2025 runner-up | 19 legs | 2025 |
Tournament editions
| Edition | Champion | Runner-up | Final score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AUS Max Mad | ENG Luke Littler | 11–1 |
| 2024 | Tournament not held | ||
| 2025 | AUS Alex Brow | To be confirmed | 11–8 |
Television coverage
Broadcasting arrangements for the IDF European Championship are determined for each edition by the International Darts Federation and its broadcasting partners.
Sponsorship
Title sponsorship and commercial partnerships may vary between editions of the tournament.
See also
References
External links
- Official International Darts Federation website