Grand Slam of Darts 2026 to feature expanded 48-player field

The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts is scheduled to take place from 14 to 22 November at WV Active in Wolverhampton. This 20th edition of the tournament marks a significant format change, expanding the field from 32 to 48 players.

Under the new structure, players will be divided into 16 groups of three, with only the winners of each group advancing to the play-offs. The field includes 40 players qualified through PDC televised tournaments, ProTour wins, and other specific qualifiers, supplemented by eight Tour Card holder qualifiers.

Defending champion Luke Littler will lead the field, alongside previous finalists such as Luke Humphries. Other notable participants include Gerwyn Price, Michael van Gerwen, James Wade, Ross Smith, and Nathan Aspinall. The expanded roster also incorporates winners from the Women's World Matchplay and World Youth Championship.