2016 European Darts Trophy
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Dates9–11 September 2016
VenueRWE-Sporthalle
LocationMülheim, Germany
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
| 2016 European Darts Trophy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 9–11 September 2016 | ||
| Venue | RWE-Sporthalle | ||
| Location | Mülheim, Germany | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs | ||
| Prize fund | £115,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £25,000 | ||
| High checkout | 161 Mensur Suljović | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
 Michael van Gerwen (NED) | |||
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The 2016 European Darts Trophy was the eighth of ten PDC European Tour events on the 2016 PDC Pro Tour. The tournament took place at the RWE-Sporthalle in Mülheim, Germany, from 9 to 11 September 2016. It featured a field of 48 players and £115,000 in prize money, with £25,000 going to the winner.
Michael Smith was the defending champion, but he lost 6–5 to James Wade in the quarter-finals.
Michael van Gerwen won the title after defeating Mensur Suljović 6–5 in the final.[1]
The prize money of the European Tour events stays the same as last year.[2]
| Stage (num. of players) | Prize money | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £25,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £10,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £5,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £3,500 |
| Third round losers | (8) | £2,000 |
| Second round losers | (16) | £1,500 |
| First round losers | (16) | £1,000 |
| Total | £115,000 | |
