The biggest disc golf tournaments in 2023

With each passing year, the level of disc golf tournaments rises as quickly as the growing number of players passionate about the sport worldwide. This year, disc golf series in both Europe and the United States will delight fans with top-notch performances from world-class professionals and impressive prizes. The battles in these tournaments promise to be intriguing and exciting. For Latvian disc golf players, these events are also an opportunity to elevate their skills by watching or participating in these tournaments and being close to some of the world’s best disc golf masters.

This article compiles all the essential information about the biggest disc golf tournaments globally, including when they take place, where to learn more, and where to watch them. This content allows you to follow and enjoy the performances of the world’s best disc golfers, whether you’re on the course or relaxing on your couch.

European Disc Golf Championship – August 16–19

This year is the year of the European Disc Golf Championship! The largest European disc golf event is held every two years, and this will be the seventeenth time the championship gathers the best players from across Europe, including Latvia. During these competitions, athletes in divisions such as MPO, FPO, Junior U18, and various Masters divisions are crowned European champions. To qualify for these events, Latvian players must meet the criteria set by the Latvian Disc Golf Federation.

For the first time, a championship of this caliber will be held close to home—at Tallinn, Estonia, from August 16 to 19, at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. This makes it accessible to all enthusiastic disc golf fans from Latvia.

Where to watch?
The live stream of the European Disc Golf Championship 2023, with English commentary, will be available for a fee on Disc Golf Stream, while free videos of the leader groups can be viewed on the MDG Media YouTube channel.

Learn more about EDGC2023:

European Pro Tour (EPT)

The European Pro Tour (EPT) positions itself as the elite-level disc golf series in Europe. EPT tournaments are held on Europe’s best courses and organized by experienced local disc golf organizations, adhering to high-quality standards set by the EPT leadership. This year, the tour consists of eight stages, starting May 5 and concluding with the EPT All-Stars competition on October 27. An active PDGA license is required to participate.

Where to watch?
Live broadcasts with English commentary will be available for a fee on Disc Golf Stream, and free videos of the leader groups can be found on the MDG Media YouTube channel.

EPT 2023 Schedule:

EPT #1 – Copenhagen Open, May 5–7 – Copenhagen, Denmark
EPT #2 – Belgian Open, May 19–21 – Brussels, Belgium
EPT #3 – Estonian Open, June 2–4 – Korvemaa, Estonia
EPT #4 – Nokia Open, June 9–11 – Nokia, Finland
EPT #5 – Tyyni Open, June 30 – July 2 – Sipoo, Finland
EPT #6 – Turku Open, July 13–15 – Turku, Finland
EPT #7 – Järva Open, July 28–30 – Stockholm, Sweden
EPT All-Stars, October 27–29 – Mijas, Spain

For more information about the European Pro Tour, visit here.

PDGA Euro Tour

The PDGA Euro Tour is the official PDGA disc golf series in Europe, gathering the strongest players from Europe and beyond. This year, MPO and FPO athletes will compete in 12 stages, while Masters divisions will have six stages. One of the stages will take place in Latvia at the 9Hill Open.

Where to watch?
Live broadcasts for certain stages with English commentary will be available for a fee on Disc Golf Network, and free videos of leader groups can be found on the MDG Media YouTube channel.

PDGA Euro Tour 2023 Schedule:

ET #1 – Pro Forester, June 9–11 – Varaždin, Croatia
ET #2 – Konopiště Open, June 16–18 – Konopiště, Czech Republic
ET #3 – Krokhol Open, June 23–25 – Krokhol, Norway
ET #4 – Swedish Open, June 30 – July 2 – Borås, Sweden
ET #5 – Skellefteå Open, July 7–9 – Skellefteå, Sweden
ET #6 – PCS Open, July 14–16 – Møre & Romsdal, Norway
ET #7 – Åland Open, July 27–29 – Åland, Finland
ET #8 – Alutaguse Open, August 10–12 – Jõhvi, Estonia
ET #9 – Sieravuori Challenge, August 25–27 – Eura, Finland
ET #10 – South Estonia Open, September 8–10 – Annikoru, Estonia
ET #11 – 9Hill Open, September 15–17 – Talsi, Latvia
Tour Championship – Andalucía Open, October 20–22 – Costa Ballena, Spain

For more information about the PDGA Euro Tour, visit here.