Raymond van Barneveld and Peter Wright both suffered first-round exits at the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich, as the tournament kicked off over the Easter weekend. The early losses for the two veteran stars marked a surprising start to the event, with Van Barneveld and Wright unable to progress beyond the opening stage.
Gian van Veen returned to action as the top seed in Munich, following his recent Premier League clash with Luke Littler in Manchester. Van Veen's participation added a high-profile name to the field, though the event saw notable absences, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, who were among the players sitting out the tournament in Germany.
The action took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with the round-one results setting the stage for the rest of the competition in Munich.
