Ross Smith wins European Championship title in Dortmund
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Ross Smith clinched the Machineseeker European Championship title for the second time, defeating Martin Schindler 11-8 in Dortmund on October 25, 2026. Smith's victory followed a strong performance where he overcame a late rally from Schindler, who had cut the deficit to 9-7 after a burst of four legs. The win secures Smith the £150,000 prize and further solidifies his standing, making him only the fifth player to achieve multiple European Championship titles. Luke Littler, previously a contender, faced a disappointing exit in the quarter-finals.
- •Smith's final score against Schindler was 11-8.
- •Smith previously defeated Luke Woodhouse and Gerwyn Price to reach the final.
- •Littler exited the championship in the quarter-finals.
- •The event took place at Westfalenhallen in Dortmund.
- •Smith earns £150,000 as the tournament champion.
- 10:44 PMBBC Sport — Smith holds on to beat Schindler in Euros final
- 10:12 PMSky Sports — Smith beats Schindler in Dortmund thriller after Littler's QF exit
"Ross Smith holds off home favourite Martin Schindler to win the European Championship title for a second time, with world champion Luke Littler having been knocked out in the quarter-finals.
"Ross Smith has won the Machineseeker European Championship for a second time after overcoming a late Martin Schindler fightback to claim an 11-8 victory in Dortmund.
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External links- BBC SportOct 25, 2026, 10:44 PMSmith holds on to beat Schindler in Euros final
Ross Smith holds off home favourite Martin Schindler to win the European Championship title for a second time, with world champion Luke Littler having been knocked out in the quarter-finals.
- Sky SportsOct 25, 2026, 10:12 PMSmith beats Schindler in Dortmund thriller after Littler's QF exit
Ross Smith has won the Machineseeker European Championship for a second time after overcoming a late Martin Schindler fightback to claim an 11-8 victory in Dortmund.
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