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World Grand Prix 2026 to be held in Leicester
The 2026 World Grand Prix darts tournament is scheduled to take place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, running from September 28 to October 4, 2026. This 29th staging of the event by the PDC features a total prize fund of £750,000, with the winner set to receive £150,000 and the runner-up £80,000.
The tournament will feature 32 players, including 16 seeded players from the PDC Order of Merit and the top 16 players from the PDC ProTour rankings. Luke Littler enters the competition as the defending champion after his 2025 victory. Other notable participants include Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, and Stephen Bunting.
The unique tournament format requires players to begin and end each leg on a double. Broadcast coverage for the event is scheduled to include live television and streaming options.
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Leicester · Luke Humphries · Luke Littler · Mattioli Arena · PDC