Charlie Manby, the 20-year-old darts talent, is set to become a father for the first time in October 2026. Manby and his girlfriend, Tia, announced they are expecting their first child, with the news revealed on social media through a post featuring a baby outfit with 'baby Manby' written on it and a badge confirming the due date. "We’ve been keeping a little secret," Manby said. "Our hearts are growing by two tiny feet. Baby Manby arriving October 2026."
Manby's personal news comes amid a promising rise in his darts career. He made a strong showing at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, defeating Cameron Menzies and Ricky Evans en route to a last-16 appearance, where he lost 4-1 to eventual finalist Gian van Veen. He followed this up by clinching his tour card at Q-School, securing a two-year tour card after overcoming a slow start.
Recently, Manby has continued to make an impact on the professional circuit. He reached a brace of quarterfinals on the Pro Tour in Leicester earlier this week and advanced to the fourth round of the UK Open, where he lost 10-6 to Ryan Joyce. Currently ranked world number 93, his target is to break into the top 64 within the next two years to maintain his tour privileges.
As Manby prepares to juggle his darts progression with fatherhood, his life away from the oche is set to change drastically for the better, marking a new chapter for the player nicknamed 'Champagne.'
