Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts – "The DreamMaker" Target Darts at Diplomatgames

Dimitri Van den Bergh is one of the most successful Belgian darts players in PDC history. Nicknamed "The DreamMaker," the Belgian became the first player from his country to win the World Matchplay in 2020 and secured his second major PDC title with the UK Open in 2024. He also has two Junior World Championships, a World Championship semi-final in 2023, and several strong World Series and TV appearances.

Van den Bergh's equipment also has a high recognition value. He is currently under contract with Target Darts and plays signature darts from his own DreamMaker series. Particularly relevant are his Generation 2, the premium series 95K, and the collaboration Dimitri Van den Bergh x Echo. He predominantly uses a match weight of 23 grams.

At Diplomatgames, you will find Dimitri Van den Bergh darts and suitable Target accessories. But which darts does Dimitri Van den Bergh play, how many grams does The DreamMaker use, and why did he deliberately take a break from full-time darts in 2025? Here, you can learn more about the career, playing style, equipment, and the person behind one of the most famous Belgian darts professionals.

Dimitri Van den Bergh Profile

Name: Dimitri Van den Bergh
Nickname: The DreamMaker
Birthday: July 8, 1994
Birthplace: Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: Belgium
Throwing Hand: Right
Darts Equipment Sponsor: Target Darts
Currently known Signature Series: Target Dimitri Van den Bergh G2
Known Match Weight: 23 grams
Other Series: 95K, x Echo, G1
PDC Tour Card: since 2015
World Matchplay: Winner 2020
UK Open: Winner 2024
PDC World Championship: Semi-finalist 2023
PDC World Youth Championship: Winner 2017 and 2018
World Series Finals: Finalist 2021
World Grand Prix: Semi-finalist 2024
World Masters: Semi-finalist 2025
Walk-on Song: "Play Hard" by David Guetta feat. Ne-Yo & Akon.

Who is Dimitri Van den Bergh?

Dimitri Van den Bergh was born on July 8, 1994, in Antwerp and relatively early on developed into one of the greatest Belgian talents in professional darts.

His rise initially progressed through the youth and development tours of the PDC.

In 2014, Van den Bergh won the PDC Youth Tour Order of Merit, securing a Tour Card for the professional circuit. A few years later, he crowned his youth career with two World Championship titles.

Two-time Junior World Champion

Van den Bergh won the PDC World Youth Championship in 2017 and 2018.

This allowed him to achieve something extraordinary:

He successfully defended the PDC's most important junior title.

In 2017, he defeated Josh Payne in the final; in 2018, he prevailed against Martin Schindler. These two titles made it unequivocally clear that Belgium had a player with genuine world-class potential.

Soon after, The DreamMaker no longer had to compete only with junior players.

Breakthrough at the PDC World Championship

Van den Bergh showed early on that he could also perform on the biggest stage.

At the PDC World Championship, he repeatedly reached the late rounds.

His best result so far came at the PDC World Championship 2023:

Semi-final.

This makes Van den Bergh one of the most successful Belgian World Championship players ever.

Dimitri Van den Bergh wins the World Matchplay 2020

The biggest early title of his career came at the World Matchplay 2020.

Van den Bergh was by no means a clear favorite going into the tournament.

But The DreamMaker played his way into the final, where he met Gary Anderson.

Van den Bergh won with: 18:10

This made him the first Belgian to win a major PDC major tournament.

The World Matchplay title fundamentally changed his career.

A great talent became a Major Champion.

Second Major Title at the UK Open 2024

Four years later, major title number two followed.

At the UK Open 2024, Van den Bergh once again played his way into the final.

His opponent was none other than the reigning World Champion and World Number One:

Luke Humphries.

The final was extremely close.

Van den Bergh finally won with: 11:10

With this, The DreamMaker definitively proved that his World Matchplay triumph was not a one-off highlight.

Dimitri Van den Bergh's greatest successes

His most important career successes include:

• World Matchplay Champion 2020
• UK Open Champion 2024
• PDC World Championship Semi-finalist 2023
• PDC World Youth Champion 2017 and 2018
• World Series Finals Finalist 2021
• World Grand Prix Semi-finalist 2024
• World Masters Semi-finalist 2025
• several Players Championship titles
• several World Series tournament victories
• multiple World Cup semi-finalist with Belgium.

This makes Van den Bergh one of the most successful players Belgium has ever produced.

Dimitri Van den Bergh and his Nine-darters

Van den Bergh has already thrown several perfect legs on the big TV stage.

His performance at the World Masters 2025 was particularly spectacular.

There, he met Michael van Gerwen.

Van den Bergh threw a nine-darter during his 4-3 victory – his third televised perfect nine-darter.

This shows that The DreamMaker is capable of extreme scoring at any time, despite his rather controlled playing style.

What is Dimitri Van den Bergh's playing style?

Dimitri Van den Bergh has a calm, rhythmic, and very deliberately constructed throw.

His pace is not at the extremely fast end of the PDC spectrum.

Instead, he takes his time, aligns his dart cleanly, and tries to reproduce his movement as accurately as possible.

Especially under pressure, Van den Bergh is known for consciously controlling his pace at times.

This can be uncomfortable for opponents.

For him, however, it serves to maintain rhythm and concentration.

The controversial calm at the UK Open final

At the 2024 UK Open final, this playing style became a topic of discussion.

Van den Bergh took a lot of time in a crucial phase and slowed down the game.

Parts of the audience reacted with boos.

However, TV commentators defended him, arguing that he was simply trying to find a way to win within the rules. 

And Van den Bergh proved again that he can handle pressure in close finals.

Which darts does Dimitri Van den Bergh play?

Dimitri Van den Bergh currently plays the Target Dimitri Van den Bergh Generation 2.

In addition to the G2, there are also:

95K
x Echo
Generation 1
as well as softtip versions and accessories.

How many grams does Dimitri Van den Bergh play?

Van den Bergh currently plays with 23 gram darts

His G2 is also available in other weights.

The Target Dimitri Van den Bergh G2 was developed together with The DreamMaker.

The barrel consists of:

90% Tungsten.

Target combines several different grip zones.

These include radial grooves in the middle and rear, as well as finer nano-grooves in the front section.

This mixture, in particular, makes the dart interesting.

The player receives not just a single grip structure across the entire barrel, but can use different areas for orientation. 

Who are Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts suitable for?

Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts can be particularly interesting if you:

• prefer a straight or largely classic barrel,
• play approximately 21 to 25 grams,
• want several different grip zones,
• prefer a controlled middle or rear grip,
• want to use Target Swiss Point,
• or are a fan of the DreamMaker.

The G2, in particular, is a good professional dart for players who are not looking for an extreme torpedo or bomb shape.

Dimitri Van den Bergh and Target Darts

Van den Bergh switched to Target Darts, where an extensive product family is now offered under his name. Target continues to explicitly list him as a supported professional player in 2026. 

Which manufacturers did Dimitri Van den Bergh play for previously?

Before Target, Van den Bergh was closely associated with Unicorn Darts for a long time.

Numerous well-known older Dimitri Van den Bergh signature darts originate from this period.

Later, he switched to Target, where G1, G2, 95K, and Echo models are now offered. 

Why is Dimitri Van den Bergh called "The DreamMaker"?

His nickname is:

"The DreamMaker".

The name fits his career well.

Van den Bergh evolved from a youth talent, through two Youth World Championship titles, to become the first Belgian PDC Major Champion.

A great dream indeed became an international professional career.

Target consistently uses the nickname in its player communication today.

The famous dance at the walk-on

Van den Bergh has one of the most famous walk-ons in the PDC.

His song:

"Play Hard" by David Guetta feat. Ne-Yo & Akon.

But the most striking thing is not just the music.

Van den Bergh dances.

His entrance has become a staple of his player identity over the years and regularly creates atmosphere among the audience.

Not everyone loves the show – especially after difficult matches or periods of poor form, his dance was also criticized.

But precisely because of this, The DreamMaker has a high recognition value.

Dimitri Van den Bergh privately – Partner and Children

Van den Bergh lives with his long-term partner Evi Loyaerts.

The couple welcomed their daughter Oonah in December 2021.

In July 2025, Van den Bergh became a father for the second time.

The couple had a second daughter.

This growing family, in particular, later played a role in an important career decision.

Why Dimitri Van den Bergh took a dart break in 2025

In spring 2025, Van den Bergh attracted attention when he short-notice canceled a Players Championship tournament and subsequently took an extended break.

The Belgian openly spoke about needing a mental reset and wanting to feel better again.

In June, he returned at the World Cup of Darts.

But at the same time, he made it clear:

He no longer necessarily wanted to play every tournament.

Family over full PDC calendar

Van den Bergh stated very clearly in 2025 that the permanent full-time calendar no longer worked for him and his family.

He wanted to be there for his children and not play every single tournament.

This is remarkable for a PDC professional.

The modern tour calendar is extremely packed.

European Tour.

Players Championships.

Major qualifications.

World Series.

TV tournaments.

Added to this are flights and hotels.

Van den Bergh consciously decided not to prioritize every possible event over his family.

Dimitri Van den Bergh 2026

2026 is a more difficult sporting phase.

Van den Bergh remains active and has competed in Players Championship events, the European Tour, and the World Cup for Belgium, among others.

At the same time, he missed the World Matchplay 2026, a tournament he had won six years prior.

This shows how quickly the PDC ranking can change.

Even a two-time Major Champion must constantly produce results.

Belgium at the World Cup of Darts

Van den Bergh has represented Belgium multiple times at the PDC World Cup.

In 2025 and 2026, he played there alongside Mike De Decker.

Belgium now has several internationally strong darts players.

Besides Van den Bergh, Mike De Decker and other professionals belong to a generation that has permanently established Belgium on the PDC map.

However, The DreamMaker was the first Belgian to win a truly major PDC title.

Dimitri Van den Bergh and Peter Wright

An interesting episode of his career involves Peter Wright.

During the Corona period, Van den Bergh temporarily lived or trained with the Scottish World Champion.

This phase helped him enormously in his sport.

Soon after, he won the World Matchplay in 2020.

Van den Bergh has repeatedly made it clear that this period had a major influence on his development.

It was consequently important for his journey from talented junior player to Major Champion.

What does Dimitri Van den Bergh do besides darts?

Today, Van den Bergh is a professional darts player and a family man.

A classic sideline profession therefore plays no central, publicly documented role.

Away from the dartboard, particularly:

Family, music, dancing, and time with his children

are important parts of his life.

Especially since his break in 2025, it has become clear that he wants to balance his career more consciously with his private life.

Dimitri Van den Bergh – between Showman and Perfectionist

Van den Bergh is an interesting contradiction.

At the walk-on:

Dance.

Show.

Smile.

At the board:

Focus.

Control.

Rhythm.

Sometimes extreme concentration.

Precisely these two sides define his player personality.

He is not just an entertainer.

Two major titles, a World Championship semi-final, and several televised nine-darters show that behind the DreamMaker is a technically and mentally exceptionally strong darts player.

Buy Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts at Diplomatgames

Do you want to buy Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts or try out The DreamMaker's setup?

At Diplomatgames, you will find various Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts from Target as well as suitable accessories, subject to availability.

Particularly interesting are:

Dimitri Van den Bergh G1
Dimitri Van den Bergh G2
Dimitri Van den Bergh 95K
Dimitri Van den Bergh x Echo

as well as flights, K-Flex, and other Target accessories.

Van den Bergh is particularly associated with a 23-gram setup.

However, don't just focus on the weight when choosing.

Also compare:

Barrel length, diameter, grip zones, balance, point system, and your personal grip position.

Discover the available Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts at Diplomatgames now and find out which DreamMaker setup best suits your own throwing style.

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Dimitri Van den Bergh

Which darts does Dimitri Van den Bergh play?

Dimitri Van den Bergh plays Target Darts. Particularly associated with his match setup is the Target Dimitri Van den Bergh Generation 2, which consists of 90% tungsten and features several different grip zones.

How many grams does Dimitri Van den Bergh play?

Van den Bergh currently primarily uses 23 grams. However, his G2 is also available in other weight classes.

What are Dimitri Van den Bergh's greatest achievements?

His greatest titles are the World Matchplay 2020 and the UK Open 2024. He also reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship in 2023 and won the PDC World Youth Championship in 2017 and 2018.

How many Major titles does Dimitri Van den Bergh have?

Van den Bergh has won two major PDC Major titles to date: the World Matchplay 2020 and the UK Open 2024.

Has Dimitri Van den Bergh thrown a nine-darter?

Yes. Van den Bergh has thrown several TV nine-darters. At the World Masters 2025, he achieved his third televised nine-darter against Michael van Gerwen.

Why is Dimitri Van den Bergh called "The DreamMaker"?

"The DreamMaker" is his long-standing nickname and is now an integral part of his player identity and Target branding.

Which manufacturer does Dimitri Van den Bergh play for?

Van den Bergh currently plays for Target Darts. Previously, he was associated with Unicorn for a long time.

Is Dimitri Van den Bergh married and does he have children?

Van den Bergh lives with his partner Evi and is a father of two daughters. The first daughter Oonah was born in 2021, the second in 2025.

Why did Dimitri Van den Bergh take a break in 2025?

Van den Bergh took an extended break in 2025 to recover mentally and re-evaluate his priorities. He subsequently explained that he no longer wanted to play every tournament and needed more time for his family.

What walk-on song does Dimitri Van den Bergh use?

Van den Bergh walks on to "Play Hard" by David Guetta feat. Ne-Yo & Akon and is known for his dancing during the walk-on.

Where can you buy Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts?

You can buy Dimitri Van den Bergh Darts at Diplomatgames. Depending on availability, you'll find Target DreamMaker G1, G2, 95K, Echo, and matching accessories there.