Grand Slam of Darts 2026: FAQ

FAQ

When and where does the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 take place?

The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 takes place from 14 to 22 November 2026 at WV Active Aldersley (Aldersley Leisure Village) in Wolverhampton. It is the 20th edition of the tournament.

Who is the defending champion at the Darts Grand Slam 2026?

The defending champion is Luke Littler. He beat Luke Humphries 16-11 in the final of the Grand Slam of Darts 2025 to claim his second title in a row. The tournament's record winner is Phil Taylor with six titles.

How much is the prize money at the Grand Slam Darts 2026?

The total prize money for the Grand Slam of Darts reaches £1,000,000 for the first time in 2026, an increase of £350,000 on the previous year. The winner receives £200,000, the runner-up £100,000 and the semi-finalists £60,000 each.

What format is the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 played in?

48 players first compete in 16 groups of three in a Best of 9 Legs format, with the world's top 16 seeded as group heads. Only the group winners reach the knockout phase of the Grand Slam of Darts: round two is played over Best of 19 Legs, while the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are each over Best of 31 Legs.

How do you qualify for the Grand Slam Darts 2026 in Wolverhampton?

Up to 24 players qualify through wins or final appearances at PDC major tournaments, with up to twelve more coming through other PDC competitions such as the World Youth Championship, Challenge Tour, Development Tour, Women's Series or the continental championships. Winners of European Tour events then move up until 40 participants are confirmed, followed by winners of Players Championship tournaments; the final eight places at least are decided by the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on 6 November 2026.

Which players have already qualified for the Darts Grand Slam 2026?

As of 1 November 2026, 36 players have secured their place, among them defending champion Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Ross Smith, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, James Wade, Martin Schindler, Nathan Aspinall, Michael van Gerwen, Beau Greaves and Lisa Ashton. Also through are Cam Crabtree, Jan Schmidt, Joe Hunt, Sebastian Bialecki, Paolo Nebrida, Adam Sevada, ANZ Premier League winner Raymond Smith, European Tour winners Wessel Nijman, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock, Luke Woodhouse, Krzysztof Ratajski and Niels Zonneveld, as well as Players Championship winners Chris Dobey, Cameron Menzies, Ryan Searle, Jermaine Wattimena, Rob Cross, Kevin Doets, Andrew Gilding, Jeffrey de Graaf, Gabriel Clemens, Karel Sedlacek, Charlie Manby and Henry Coates. Twelve places are still open.

Which Germans are taking part in the PDC Grand Slam of Darts 2026?

Three German players are confirmed: Martin Schindler qualified as a finalist at the European Championship 2026, Gabriel Clemens as Players Championship winner and Jan Schmidt by reaching the final of the World Youth Championship 2026. For Schindler it is his seventh appearance at the Grand Slam of Darts.

Where can you watch the major in Wolverhampton on TV and stream?

In Germany, Sport1 shows parts of the tournament on free-to-air TV, while the streaming service DAZN shows the entire Grand Slam of Darts with a paid subscription. In the UK, the tournament is on Sky Sports.