The fifth round of the UK Open 2026 is underway in Minehead on Saturday afternoon, with Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, and Gary Anderson headlining the main stage action. The afternoon session saw intense competition as players battled for a spot in the Last 16.
Luke Littler and Rob Cross both edged through close matches to secure their places in the next round, though specific scores and opponents are not detailed in the source material. The multi-board atmosphere at the event was notably intense, with Michael Smith remarking to Gerwyn Price, "I had my headphones on at about 75% volume and I still said to him mate, it's louder than this," highlighting the electric environment.
Other news from the UK Open includes a roundup noting that Littler, Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen safely advanced, while Danny Noppert hit a nine-darter in Minehead. The tournament continues with live coverage available in the UK, USA, and Australia, and prize money details have been explained for top contenders like Littler, Humphries, and van Gerwen.
