The UK Open Darts 2026 is set to take place from Friday, 03/06/2026 to Sunday, 03/08/2026 at the Butlin’s Resort in Minehead, featuring a total prize fund of £750,000. This marks a significant increase from last year's £600,000, making it a lucrative tournament for participants. Players starting from the first round receive nothing, with prize money only paid from the second round at £1,250.
The prize breakdown escalates as players advance: reaching the last 96 earns £2,000, while the top 32 on the world ranking, who enter from the fourth round, are guaranteed £3,000. Progressing further, the fifth round pays £7,500, the last 16 pays £12,500, quarter-finalists get £20,000, semi-finalists receive £35,000, the runner-up earns £60,000, and the winner takes home a hefty £120,000. This open-format tournament, known for its unpredictability, often sees established names struggle against lesser-known talents, adding to its popularity.
This year marks the 24th edition of the UK Open, which began in 2003 with a prize fund of £124,000 and a winner's share of £30,000. In 2025, Luke Littler won the title, defeating three-time tournament winner James Wade 11-2 in the final. Other former champions competing in 2026 include Raymond van Barneveld (2006 & 2007), Michael van Gerwen (2015, 2016 & 2020), Peter Wright (2017), Gary Anderson (2018), Nathan Aspinall (2019), Danny Noppert (2022), Andrew Gilding (2023), and Dimitri Van den Bergh (2024). Since 2014, the Butlin's Resort in Minehead has hosted the event, creating a festival vibe with fans often staying overnight on site.
