The quarter-finals of the 2026 UK Open are underway in Minehead, headlined by matches between Luke Littler and Danny Noppert, and Jonny Clayton against Gerwyn Price. The action is set to determine who reaches the final session of the tournament.
In a closely contested battle, James Wade narrowly defeated Rob Cross in a thrilling decider to advance. The match showcased intense competition as Wade edged past his opponent to secure his spot in the next round.
The event features a lineup of top players, with additional coverage including results, schedules, field details, draws, formats, and predictions for the UK Open 2026. Other news highlights Michael van Gerwen's loss to a rampant Wade, with van Gerwen remarking, "You can’t miss those kinds of things, especially not against him," and Michael Smith commenting on the intense multi-board atmosphere to Gerwyn Price, saying, "I had my headphones on at about 75% volume and I still said to him mate, it’s louder than this."
Prize money details for the UK Open 2026 have been explained, noting potential earnings for players like Luke Littler, James Wade, and Gerwyn Price. A roundup of earlier action includes Littler cruising through, Humphries departing, Wade stunning Van Gerwen, and Price completing a birthday miracle to set the quarter-final lineup.