Since 2017, only three players have achieved a tournament average of 100 or more at the UK Open, highlighting the elite standard required to dominate the event. Luke Littler posted a 104.35 average in his 2025 title win, while Michael van Gerwen recorded a slightly higher 104.47 in his 2020 triumph. Peter Wright rounds out the trio with a 101.70 average from his 2017 victory.
The UK Open, known as the "FA Cup of Darts" for its open draw and unseeded format, has seen varied winners over the past nine editions. In 2024, Dimitri Van den Bergh won with a 95.30 average, and Andrew Gilding claimed the 2023 title with 94.02. Danny Noppert lifted the trophy in 2022 with a 91.78 average, and James Wade won in 2021 with a 99.71 average.
Earlier champions include Nathan Aspinall, who triumphed in 2019 with a 93.61 average, and Gary Anderson, who won in 2018 with a 97.76 average. The mix of styles—from Van Gerwen's dominance to Wright's flamboyance and Littler's bravado—shows different routes to success, though mental resilience remains crucial alongside high averages.
The UK Open 2026 is set to begin this Friday at Butlin's Minehead.
