2017 European Darts Matchplay
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Dates9–11 June 2017
VenueEdel-optics.de Arena
LocationHamburg, Germany
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
| 2017 European Darts Matchplay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 9–11 June 2017 | ||
| Venue | Edel-optics.de Arena | ||
| Location | Hamburg, Germany | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs First to 6 legs | ||
| Prize fund | £135,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £25,000 | ||
| High checkout | 170 Max Hopp[1] | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
 Michael van Gerwen (NED) | |||
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The 2017 European Darts Matchplay was the sixth of twelve PDC European Tour events on the 2017 PDC Pro Tour. The tournament took place at the Edel-optics.de Arena, Hamburg, Germany, from 9 to 11 June 2017. It featured a field of 48 players and £135,000 in prize money, with £25,000 going to the winner.
James Wade was the defending champion after defeating Dave Chisnall 6–5 in the final of the 2016 tournament, but lost to Kyle Anderson in the second round.[2]
Michael van Gerwen won his 16th European Tour Title after defeating Mensur Suljović 6–3 in the final.
This is how the prize money is divided:[3]
| Stage (num. of players) | Prize money | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £25,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £10,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £6,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £4,000 |
| Third round losers | (8) | £3,000 |
| Second round losers | (16) | £2,000 |
| First round losers | (16) | £1,000 |
| Total | £135,000 | |
