Martin Schindler vs Krzysztof Ratajski
Number 31 seed Martin Schindler plays Krzysztof Ratajski, the number 3 seed, in the semi-finals of the European Championship 2026 at Westfalenhallen, Dortmund. It is live in the UK on ITV4 from 6pm.
Prediction: who is favourite?
Martin Schindler is the favourite, 52% to win the match. That is close to a coin flip, so this is one of the tighter matches of the round. Percentages are averaged across 2 bookmakers with their margins taken out, for information only.
Our ratings say
Our estimate from our ratings and each player's recent televised averages. Not a tip, and not advice.
Previous televised meetings
Martin Schindler 0, Krzysztof Ratajski 1 in 1 televised meeting.
| Year | Event | Score | Averages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World Grand Prix | 0-2 | 94.7 / 95.9 |
Chances of winning the title
Martin Schindler 11%, Krzysztof Ratajski 16%. See every player on the European Championship 2026 page.
Is there a free live stream of Martin Schindler vs Krzysztof Ratajski?
Yes, in the UK it is free. Every session is live on ITV4, which is free to air, and you can stream it free on ITVX on a phone, laptop, games console or smart TV. You only need a free ITVX account, plus a TV licence to watch live.
- On TV: ITV4, free.
- Streaming: ITVX, free, live and on catch-up afterwards.
- Outside the UK and Ireland: PDCTV streams every session, on subscription.
Watching outside the UK
It starts at Sun 25 Oct, 6pm UK time. That is:
| Where | Starts | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6pm | Not confirmed yet |
| Netherlands | 7pm | Not confirmed yet |
| Belgium | 7pm | Not confirmed yet |
| Germany | 7pm | Not confirmed yet |
| Austria | 7pm | Not confirmed yet |
| Australia (Sydney) | 5am Mon 26 Oct | Not confirmed yet |
| USA (New York) | 2pm | Not confirmed yet |
Likely means the channel that usually shows PDC darts there. Rights differ by event and change between seasons, so check your local listings too.
Who does the winner play next?
The winner plays the winner of Ross Smith vs Gerwyn Price in the final (Sun 25 Oct, 6pm), over best of 21 legs. The full bracket shows how it fits together.
The players
Martin Schindler
Number 31 seed here.
World number 23, Germany.
£392,750 in ranking prize money over two years.
Krzysztof Ratajski
Number 3 seed here.
World number 19, Poland.
£445,000 in ranking prize money over two years.
Also here: the full European Championship 2026 bracket, the European Championship guide, and the darts schedule.
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