Ross Smith produced a remarkable fightback from 4-1 down to defeat Gerwyn Price and book his place in the final of the 2026 European Championship in Dortmund. The former European champion, nicknamed 'Smudger', rolled into another major final at the Westfalenhalle on Sunday evening, setting up a showdown for the £150,000 top prize.
The opening semi-final saw Price take control early, but Smith refused to buckle, reeling off the necessary legs to complete a memorable turnaround. The victory means Smith, who previously lifted the European Championship title, will return later this evening to contest the final.
Smith's win came on a dramatic day in Dortmund that saw Luke Littler's shock quarter-final exit at the hands of Krzysztof Ratajski. The Polish star, who admitted he had played Littler many times and always lost, finally broke his duck to end the teenage sensation's bid to complete a full set of PDC major titles.
Ratajski now faces German favourite Martin Schindler in the second semi-final, with the home crowd desperate to see a historic triumph on German soil. Schindler, the crowd's darling at the Westfalenhalle, stands between Ratajski and a place in the final, where the winner will meet Smith.
The 2026 European Championship reaches its dramatic conclusion tonight, with four players having battled for the title and two winners set to return later this evening to contest the final. Follow all the latest scores, results and decisive moments as the 2026 European champion is crowned.
