2026 X-Bionic Sphere, Šamorín, Slovakia: Team Competitions Take Centre Stage
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Team Competitions Take Centre Stage at the IDF European Championships 2026
The excitement continues at the IDF European Championships 2026 in Šamorín, Slovakia, as the focus shifts from individual competition to the highly anticipated national team events.
Following several days of outstanding singles action and the crowning of new European Champions, players are now proudly representing their countries in the Men's, Ladies', and U18 Team Championships. National pride, teamwork, and strategy will now determine who earns the prestigious European team titles.
Team Championship Draws Completed
The official group draws for all team competitions have been finalized.
In accordance with the championship regulations, the highest-ranked nations from the previous European Championships were seeded into the groups. As Slovenia, one of the seeded nations from the previous edition, is not participating in this year's championship, the remaining positions were determined through an official draw conducted prior to the start of competition.
This format rewards previous championship success while ensuring a fair and balanced tournament structure for all participating nations.
Ladies Team Championship
Twelve nations are competing for the Ladies European Team Championship title.
Group A
* Croatia
* Switzerland
* Poland
Group B
* Austria
* Hungary
* Czech Republic
Group C
* France
* Turkey
* Italy
Group D
* Germany
* Portugal
* Slovakia
The opening round saw Croatia, Austria, France, and Germany begin their campaigns with victories, taking the early lead in their respective groups. All four nations entered the championship as seeded teams, having earned their positions through their strong performances and group victories at the previous European Championships.
Men's Team Championship
The Men's Team Championship features some of Europe's strongest darts nations and promises several exciting battles throughout the group stage.
Group A
* Croatia
* Austria
* Turkey
Group B
* Slovakia
* Poland
* France
Group C
* Portugal
* Spain
* Hungary
* Germany
Group D
* Czech Republic
* Italy
* Switzerland
One of the early highlights came in Group C, where Spain recorded an impressive victory over Hungary to move to the top of the standings. Croatia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Italy also made strong starts to their campaigns. These nations entered the championship as seeded teams after their successful performances at the previous European Championships, once again demonstrating why they remain among Europe's leading darts nations.
U18 Team Championship
Europe's future stars are also taking centre stage in the U18 Team Championship.
Group A
* Turkey B
* Croatia
* Austria
* Slovakia
Group B
* Germany
* Czech Republic
* Hungary
* Italy
The youth competition brings together some of the continent's most promising young players, all aiming to help their nations secure European honours.
Follow the Championship Live
Supporters around the world can follow every match, live score, standings table, and tournament bracket throughout the championship.
Live Results and Tournament Brackets:
Official Championship Terminal:
Selected matches are also being streamed live throughout the week via the official channels of the International Dart Federation and E-Darts Slovakia.
With the group stages now underway and knockout rounds approaching, the race for the European Team Championship titles is set to intensify. The coming days promise more drama, more memorable performances, and more unforgettable moments from the outstanding X-Bionic Sphere in Šamorín.


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