The field for finals day at the 2026 UK Open is complete after a dramatic Saturday evening session in Minehead produced shocks, dominant displays, and a remarkable comeback. Luke Littler continued his charge with a convincing 10-5 victory over Gary Anderson, while James Wade delivered one of the performances of the round by dismantling Michael van Gerwen 10-3. Elsewhere, Gerwyn Price produced a stunning comeback from 9-4 down to defeat Keane Barry 10-9 on his birthday, and former champion Danny Noppert knocked out Luke Humphries 10-6 to reach the quarter-finals.
James Wade swept aside Michael van Gerwen in a dominant display on the main stage, averaging 105.83 and finishing at nearly 60% on doubles. After a competitive opening, Wade seized control and surged to a 9-3 lead before sealing the win. In the headline clash, Luke Littler proved too strong for Gary Anderson; Anderson broke throw in the opening leg, but Littler shifted gears with a scoring burst that swung the match, eventually wrapping up a 10-5 victory with a 78 checkout. Gerwyn Price's match delivered high drama, as he clawed back from 9-4 down against Keane Barry, forcing a decider with a 79 checkout and winning 10-9 after opening the final leg with a 180 and finishing 40.
Josh Rock opened the evening with a 10-7 win over Stephen Bunting, asserting control around the midway point with a run of consecutive legs highlighted by a 107 checkout. Rob Cross defeated Daryl Gurney 10-6, gradually gaining the upper hand through the middle stages; Cross averaged 95.48 with 4 180s and a 152 checkout, while Gurney averaged 85.43. Jonny Clayton maintained his excellent form by defeating Martin Lukeman 10-7, making a fast start to establish control and using steady scoring to stay in command.
Danny Noppert's 10-6 upset over Luke Humphries saw Humphries miss key doubles early, allowing Noppert to build a commanding lead; Humphries briefly threatened a comeback when Noppert missed four match darts, but the Dutchman recovered to close out. The final quarter-final spot went to Krzysztof Ratajski, who defeated Ryan Searle; Ratajski averaged 96.25, while Searle struggled with 21% on doubles, allowing the Polish star to take control and seal the win.
