Luke Littler to face William O'Connor in European Darts Championship opener

• Luke Littler will face William O'Connor in the opening match of the European Darts Championship.
• Gian van Veen will start his title defense against Andrew Gilding in the event.
• The European Darts Championship will conclude the European Tour in Dortmund, Germany.
• The event will feature 32 of the best players on the circuit in 2026.
• The championship is a four-day event determining the winner of the next major on the PDC calendar.