The 2026 UK Open is set to take place from March 6-8, 2026, at Butlins Minehead, marking the 24th staging of the tournament often dubbed the 'FA Cup of Darts'. The winner will receive £120,000, with defending champion Luke Littler aiming to retain his title after defeating James Wade 11-2 in the 2025 final. The event features a 160-player field with an open draw throughout, meaning big names like Michael van Gerwen or Luke Humphries could face Littler early on, as the draw is conducted on stage after each round. The tournament utilizes a multi-board room and a second stage, creating a fast and frenetic atmosphere.
For UK viewers, the main event will be broadcast live on ITV4 and streamed on ITVX, with sessions starting at 12:00 PM for afternoon sessions and 7:00 PM for evening sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The on-air team is expected to include Pete Graves leading, with Wayne Mardle and Chris Mason likely renewing their partnership, and others such as Mark Webster, Dan Dawson, Glen Durrant, Ian Danter, and Mark Wilson possibly involved, though the full team is yet to be confirmed. In the US and Australia, PDCTV will show the event, but this is subject to change, with Peacock in the US and Stan Sport in Australia having rights to select tournaments, so viewers should check local broadcasters.
The tournament schedule includes multiple rounds each day: on Friday, March 6, the First and Second Rounds run from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by the Third and Fourth Rounds from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Saturday, March 7, features the Fifth Round from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and the Sixth Round from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Sunday, March 8, the Quarter-Finals are from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the Semi-Finals and Final from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The multi-board room, including Stage Two, will be available via PDCTV subscription for streaming, though it won't be shown live on TV aside from streaming, with only Main Stage action broadcast from Sunday onward.
