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2026 PDC World Grand Prix tournament
Overview
The 2026 PDC World Grand Prix is scheduled to be held at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester from September 28 to October 4, 2026. The tournament features a 32-player field, including the top 16 from the PDC Order of Merit and 16 qualifiers from the ProTour Order of Merit.
Notable competitors include defending champion Luke Littler, who defeated Luke Humphries 6-1 in the 2025 final, as well as Michael van Gerwen, Gian van Veen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, Stephen Bunting, Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock, and Damon Heta. The field also includes world number one Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price. German player Niko Springer is set to participate as the sole representative from Germany in a PDC major.
The tournament utilizes a unique ‘double-in, double-out’ format, requiring players to hit a double to start and finish every leg. Luke Littler enters the event seeking to become only the third player to retain the title. Broadcast coverage for the event is scheduled to include live television and streaming options.
The total prize fund for the event is £750,000. Under this structure, the winner is set to receive £150,000, with the runner-up earning £80,000. Semi-finalists will receive £50,000 each, quarter-finalists £35,000, and those reaching the second round £20,000. Players eliminated in the first round will receive £7,500.
Entities
Mattioli Arena · Luke Littler · Luke Humphries · PDC · Michael van Gerwen
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesWorld Grand Prix 2026 to be held in Leicester
The 2026 World Grand Prix darts tournament will be held at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, featuring a £750,000 prize pool and defending champion Luke Littler.
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[SPORTS] 5 sourcesWorld Grand Prix 2026 darts tournament to begin in Leicester
The 2026 World Grand Prix darts tournament begins September 28 in Leicester, featuring a £750,000 prize fund and a unique double-in, double-out format led by defending champion Luke Littler.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesWorld Grand Prix 2026 to feature £750,000 prize pool in Leicester
The 2026 PDC World Grand Prix in Leicester will feature a £750,000 prize pool, with defending champion Luke Littler leading a 32-player field.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesBoyleSports World Grand Prix to be held at Mattioli Arena
The 2026 BoyleSports World Grand Prix darts tournament will be held at Leicester's Mattioli Arena from 28 September to 4 October, featuring 32 players competing for a £150,000 prize pool.
Sources
blomberg-voices.de · dailysport.co.uk · dartn.de · dartsnews.com · dartsnews.de · dartsnieuws.com · haberaktuel.com · it-boltwise.de · leicesterarena.co.uk
This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history