The final two events of the PDC Nordic & Baltic ProTour delivered high-stakes drama in Tallinn, Estonia, confirming crucial spots for the upcoming 2027 World Championships. Daniel Larsson and Cor Dekker clinched their direct qualification through the Order of Merit. The weekend also saw two new champions crowned – Finland’s Petri Rasmus and Denmark’s Jonas Graversen – while setting the stage for the Nordic & Baltic Championship, where a coveted World Championship and Grand Slam spot awaits.
High Stakes: World Championship Dreams and Grand Slam Glory
The final block of the PDC Nordic & Baltic ProTour, comprising events 11 and 12, took place in Tallinn, Estonia. With all European Tour qualifiers concluded for the season, players focused solely on these two crucial events.
The ultimate prize was a spot at the prestigious 2027 World Championships. The top two players on the Order of Merit after the weekend would secure their direct qualification. Heading into the events, Daniel Larsson and Cor Dekker were in the prime positions, separated by just €300, with Jani Haavisto trailing €900 behind. With €1,300 awarded to the winner of each event, the race for the top spots was wide open.
Additionally, the top 24 players after ProTour 12 earned their qualification for the Nordic & Baltic Championship, scheduled for November 1st. The winner of this championship not only secures a World Championship berth but, for the first time ever, also gains a spot at the Grand Slam of Darts.
Event 11: Larsson Secures World Championship Return, Rasmus Claims First Title
Saturday’s action saw an early twist as Jani Haavisto exited in the Last 32. This opened the door for Daniel Larsson to secure his World Championship spot. **Larsson seized the opportunity, confirming his qualification with a Quarter-Final victory over Dmitriy Zhukov.** This win made him unassailable at the top of the Order of Merit, marking his first return to Alexandra Palace in four years, having previously qualified four times between 2019-2023.
Larsson’s impressive run was halted in the semi-finals by Finland’s Petri Rasmus, who went on to make his very first final on the Nordic & Baltic Tour. Rasmus was in exceptional form, having recently won the WDF Swedish Masters and even hitting a rare 9-darter just a month prior. He carried this momentum into the final, where he **defeated fellow Finn Teemu Harju to claim his maiden Nordic & Baltic Tour title.** This victory propelled Rasmus significantly up the rankings, making him Finland’s new #2.
The standout individual performance of Event 11 came from **Teemu Harju, who recorded an impressive 100.1 average** in his Last 16 win against Viktor Tingström.
Event 12: Dekker Confirms Spot, Graversen Triumphs
As the final event of the season began on Sunday, the situation for Cor Dekker was clear: reach the Last 16, and his World Championship spot was guaranteed. **Dekker wasted no time, securing his second-place finish with a first-round win over Martti Mikk,** ensuring his return to Alexandra Palace in December for the second time, having qualified via the ProTour last year. He later lost to Mio Varila in the Last 16, but his mission was accomplished.
The event also promised a new winner. Viktor Tingström battled his way to his first final on the tour, overcoming Benjamin Drue Reus in the semi-final with a brilliant **102.64 average**. He was joined by Denmark’s Jonas Graversen, who also reached his first semi-final, eventually winning a deciding-leg thriller against Johan Engström.
In the final, **Jonas Graversen picked up his very first title on the Nordic & Baltic Tour,** securing a top-four finish on the Order of Merit.
The performance highlight of Event 12 was undoubtedly **Viktor Tingström’s exceptional 102.64 average** in his semi-final victory.
Confirmed Qualifiers: World Championships, World Masters, and Nordic & Baltic Championship
2027 World Championship Qualifiers:
- Daniel Larsson
- Cor Dekker
2027 Winmau World Masters Preliminary Rounds:
The top eight players from the PDC affiliate tours qualify for the preliminary rounds of the 2027 Winmau World Masters. The confirmed qualifiers are:
- Daniel Larsson
- Cor Dekker
- Jani Haavisto
- Jonas Graversen
- Oskar Lukasiak
- Viktor Tingström
- Petri Rasmus
- Teemu Harju
Important Note: Darius Labanauskas’s spot was passed down the rankings as he holds a Tour Card for next year. Should any of these eight qualifiers win a Tour Card at Q-School, their spot will also be passed down.
The Nordic & Baltic Championship Draw:
The draw for the highly anticipated Nordic & Baltic Championship, set for November 1st, has also been confirmed. The tournament features 24 players divided into eight groups of three. The winner of each group will advance to the Quarter-Finals, battling for a coveted spot at both the World Championships and the Grand Slam.
Here are the top seeds for each group:
- Group A: Daniel Larsson (1)
- Group B: Cor Dekker (2)
- Group C: Jani Haavisto (3)
- Group D: Jonas Graversen (4)
- Group E: Oskar Lukasiak (5)
- Group F: Darius Labanauskas (6)
- Group G: Viktor Tingström (7)
Crucial Rule: If an already-qualified player (Larsson, Dekker, or Labanauskas) wins the Nordic & Baltic Championship, the World Championship spot will pass down to the next highest-ranked player on the Tour Order of Merit who hasn’t qualified – in this case, **Jani Haavisto (ranked #3).**
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
