Matchday 6 of the DDV Bundesliga 2025/26 delivered high-stakes action across all divisions, shaping both playoff races and relegation battles. In the 1st Bundesliga North, Dart Team Köln cemented their dominance at the top, while Steinfurt and Wolfenbüttel celebrated crucial victories. The 1st Bundesliga South saw Dart-Fabrik Leipzig and DC Hawks Vilsbiburg make significant moves towards the playoffs, with Karlsruher SC securing a strong second place. Meanwhile, in the 2nd Bundesliga North, DC Dartona took a commanding lead, putting them on the verge of promotion, and in the 2nd Bundesliga South, league leaders Olympia Koblenz stumbled, creating an exciting opening for DC Wolfsölden.
1st Bundesliga North: Köln Extends Lead, Playoff Spots in Sight
The 1st Bundesliga North is nearing its climax, and Dart Team Köln continues to set the pace. They secured two effortless victories, defeating Captains DC Berlin 9:3 and The Wanderers 11:1. These dominant performances mean their participation in the playoffs is virtually guaranteed. Also making waves were Dart Team Steinfurt and DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel, both celebrating double wins.
- Steinfurt’s Strong Showing: The DDV-Livestream team was on-site in Steinfurt, witnessing the hosts secure a clear 9:3 win against DC Nomads Flensburg. Following a 6:6 draw between Flensburg (featuring former Tour Card holder Vladimir Andersen) and SGR-9-Darter, Steinfurt, led by Ole Holtkamp, delivered an emphatic 11:1 victory over SGR-9-Darter. These results place all three teams firmly in the mid-table.
- Wolfenbüttel’s Climb: DC Bulldogs Wolfenbüttel also had a perfect weekend, racking up four points with an 8:4 win against Vikings DC Berlin and a decisive 10:2 triumph over DC Vegesack Bremen. While Wolfenbüttel now sits comfortably in second place, Vikings DC Berlin are precariously close to the relegation zone in eighth.
- Relegation Worries: For The Wanderers, remaining without points this matchday means their fight for survival looks increasingly difficult.
- Individual Excellence: Jens Meyer leads the league with 72 best performances, while Vladimir Andersen boasts the best individual record with a flawless 10:0 in sets.
1st Bundesliga South: Intense Playoff Race Heats Up
In the 1st Bundesliga South, three teams achieved a perfect matchday, significantly impacting the playoff picture.
- Leipzig’s Surge: Dart-Fabrik Leipzig delivered a standout performance, overcoming league leaders DC Dartmoor Darmstadt 8:4. This, combined with a 10:2 win against Darts Pub Walldorf, earned them crucial points in their playoff pursuit. Darmstadt had earlier secured a narrow 7:5 win against relegation-threatened Walldorf, despite missing some next-gen players.
- Vilsbiburg Joins the Fray: DC Hawks Vilsbiburg, with Bruno Stöckli and Jiri Brejcha in action, secured vital victories against DC LaBamba (7:5) and DC Urbach (9:3). These four points put them level with Dart-Fabrik Leipzig on 14 points, firmly in contention for a playoff spot. LaBamba gained a point, moving to third, while Urbach holds the “red lantern” at the bottom.
- Karlsruher SC Secures Second: Karlsruher SC also achieved a full points haul, with Thomas Köhnlein and Martin Kramer leading the charge. They clinched two tight victories against DC Torpedo’s (7:5) and DSV Finnigan’s Harp (8:4). With 18 points, they are securely in second place.
- Top Performers: Martin Kramer (KSC) leads both the best performance and individual rankings, ahead of Robin Pietsch (Dart-Fabrik).
2nd Bundesliga North: Dartona on the Brink of Promotion
The 2nd Bundesliga North saw DC Dartona take a monumental step towards promotion, while the fight for the second promotion spot and against relegation intensified.
- Dartona’s Dominance: With Christopher Toonders and Jan Dückers leading the way, league leaders DC Dartona celebrated two decisive victories against Shakespeare Dartists Hannover (11:1) and DC Hallendorf (8:4). They now hold a comfortable seven-point lead over the first non-promotion spot, making their ascent look highly probable.
- Greifswald’s Strong Hold: Dartfighters Greifswald also enjoyed an excellent weekend, securing two 7:5 wins against DT Pusdorfer Ratten and DC Lumberjacks A. These results put Greifswald firmly in second place, with their win against direct competitor Salzgitter effectively a four-point gain.
- Chasers and Strugglers: USG Racing Mimimi rejoined the promotion race with four points, including a 9:3 win against MTV Seesen. Conversely, TSG Jerstedter Falken suffered two defeats and now sit in eighth. Despite a win, Hallendorf remains in last place, drawing Hannover deeper into the relegation battle.
- Individual Leader: Giuseppe Rizzo (DC Dartona) leads both the individual and best performance rankings.
2nd Bundesliga South: Leaders Stumble, Race Tightens
In the 2nd Bundesliga South, the top two teams have pulled away slightly, but the lead of one has unexpectedly shrunk.
- Koblenz’s Setback: League leaders Olympia Koblenz experienced a surprising double defeat on Saturday, losing 4:8 to both Bären 1 and DC Wolfsölden. This significantly reduced their lead.
- Wolfsölden Capitalizes: DC Wolfsölden had a crucial matchday, gaining three points from their draw against Bären 1 and victory over Koblenz. With European Tour starters Erik Tautfest and Mike Poge in action, they are now firmly in the mix.
- Nostradartmus Stabilizes: Nostradartmus, including Felix Springer, earned four points through wins against Dart Force One (7:5) and Clochard Darter Augsburg (9:3), stabilizing their position in the mid-table. Augsburg had a tough weekend, with their single point against Dart Force One proving insufficient for their promotion aspirations.
- Consistent Performers: DVK1 and Dart Team Essenbach each secured three points, with victories followed by a draw. While Wetterau remains at the bottom, Kaiserslautern can still dream of a Bundesliga return.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
