Overview
- Smith beat Gary Anderson 8-2 in the final at the MVM Dome in Budapest on Sunday, averaging 101 and converting 73% of his doubles to close out the title.
- Smith reached the final by beating Jonny Clayton, Dave Chisnall and Danny Noppert, and the win gives him a second European Tour title of 2026 and a lead in the tour standings.
- Anderson produced a late revival during the event with a 105.27 opening average and several comeback wins, including a 7-6 semi-final against Nathan Aspinall, but ran out of steam in the final.
- The tournament featured several major upsets that reshaped Finals Day, notably Dirk van Duijvenbode ending a nine-match losing run against top seed Luke Humphries and Nathan Aspinall knocking out Michael van Gerwen.
- The result alters European Tour qualification dynamics with Smith rising in the rankings and the tour moving next to the Czech Darts Open, where players will press for remaining spots in season-ending events.