Dutch Open 2027 (Regional Event / Tier 3)

The Dutch Open will be again in Castricum this year, right along the beautiful Dutch coastline.

This tournament is always one of the biggest events in the Europe Series, bringing together many of Europe’s top players for a weekend of high-level competition and great atmosphere.

This event will be played for Regional level points (former Tier 3).

Sporthal De Bloemen in Castricum will be the location for this event, ideal for the Dutch Open. Without a doubt, this location has everything to offer that we need for a fantastic event!

Schedule

Friday 26/02
- 16:30 - Doors open
- 17:30 - Start Blind Draw

Saturday 27/02
- 8:00 - Doors open
- 9:00 - Open Singles (4 Rounders + Double Elimination)
- 16:00 - Juniors Singles
- 18:00 - Swap Event
Sunday 28/02
- 8:00 - Doors open
- 9:00 - Open Doubles (4 Rounders + Double Elimination)

Tournament Director

Paul Bakker

pa.ma.bakker@planet.nl

Tournament Format

- Singles will be played in a rounders format + double elimination (number of rounds in rounders depending on number of players). NOTE: There will be a maximum of 150 players for SINGLES at this event!
- Doubles will be played in a rounders format + double elimination (number of rounds in rounders depending on number of teams)
- Blind Draw / Swap will be played in a rounders format + Single elimination (Single elimination format is chosen to be ready in time for the evening player party)
- Junior's will be played in a Rounders + Single elimination format

Venue Information

Sporthal De Bloemen

Address: De Bloemen 71, 1902GT Castricum

www.debloemen.nl

info@debloemen.nl

About Castricum

Castricum is a village shaped by land, sea, and history, just thirty minutes from Amsterdam and easily reached by public transport. It offers the best of both worlds: the calm of a coastal village with Amsterdam and historic cities like Haarlem and Alkmaar always close by, and the sea so near you can almost smell it.

Its origins reach back to a 9th-century ring fortress built to defend the coast against Viking raids. During World War II, the dunes became part of the Atlantic Wall, traces of which can still be found today, and nearby bunkers were used to safeguard national treasures, including Rembrandt’s Night Watch. Today, those same dunes protect vital drinking water reserves managed by PWN. Just beyond them lies Camping Bakkum, one of the Netherlands’ largest and most famous campsites, long known as “Little Mokum.” Rooted in history yet open to the present, Castricum is a place where nature, heritage, and even modern sports like cornhole now feel right at home.

Hotel Information

Hotel Akersloot (10 minute drive from venue)

We’re happy to share that we’ve made a deal with a nearby hotel to offer our guests a special accommodation benefit during the event.

Guests/Players are advised to book directly via the hotel’s website:
https://www.hotelakersloot.nl/kortingpaginas/wicked-wood-games-bv/

Booking details:
• A 10% discount is available on the Best Available Rate (BAR)
• Valid for stays from 14–18 May 2026
• Applicable to Standard Plus and Standard De Luxe rooms only
• The discount can be booked using the code DUTCHREGIONAL

Please note:
• The discount applies only to the BAR rate for the specified room types
• The hotel also offers other rate types (packages, flexible rates, non-refundable rates)
• Some of these rates may be lower than the 10% discount but come with different conditions, such as non-cancellation or payment 24 hours before arrival.

Hotel Akersloot
Geesterweg 1a
1921NV Akersloot
+31 (0)251 36 18 88
info@akersloot.valk.nl
www.hotelakersloot.nl

Camping options:

Camping Bakkum

Zeeweg 31
1901NZ Castricum aan Zee
+31 (0)251 661091
info@campingbakkum.nl
www.campingbakkum.nl

Camping Geversduin

Camping Geversduin
Beverwijkerstraatweg 205
1901NH Castricum
+31 (0)251-661095
info@campinggeversduin.nl
www.campinggeversduin.nl

Main Sponsors

These events are not possible without the help from our sponsors.

Equipment sponsor: Wicked Wood Games:

wickedwoodgames.nl

Equipment sponsor: Zuca Europe:

zuca-europe.com

Transport sponsor: ETB Solutions

etb-solutions.com

Special thank you to the photographer of our lead image: Nico Lute

ECL