PDC World Cup of Darts 2026: FAQ

FAQ

When and where did the Darts Team World Cup 2026 take place?

The PDC World Cup of Darts 2026 was held from 11 to 14 June 2026 at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt am Main. It was the 16th edition of the PDC's team event since its premiere in 2010.

Who won the World Cup of Darts 2026?

England with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries won the final 10-5 against the Netherlands with Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen. It was England's sixth World Cup title and therefore a new record.

How did defending champions Northern Ireland fare at the Darts World Cup 2026?

Northern Ireland with Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney came through 8-7 against Belgium in the last 16 and 8-7 against Latvia in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals their title defence ended with a 2-8 against the Netherlands.

How much prize money was there at the PDC World Cup of Darts 2026?

The total prize money rose from £450,000 in 2025 to £500,000. The winning team received £100,000, the runner-up £48,000, the semi-finalists £30,000 each and the quarter-finalists £20,000 each.

What format is the Darts Team World Cup played in?

At the World Cup of Darts all matches are played as doubles, with the two players of a nation alternating after each visit. 36 of the 40 teams start in twelve groups of three (best of 7 Legs) and only the group winner reaches the last 16; the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals are best of 15 Legs, the final is best of 19 Legs.

Where was the World Cup of Darts 2026 shown on TV and stream?

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland DAZN showed all sessions live, and the tournament was also available free of charge via DAZN Darts X on Pluto TV. In the UK and Ireland Sky Sports held the rights, and internationally the event was available on PDCTV.

How do you qualify for the Darts World Cup?

As a rule the two highest-ranked players of a country in the Order of Merit take part. For the PDC World Cup of Darts 2026 the first 33 nations were confirmed on 6 February 2026, with seven further places going to qualifying events: three to the PDC Asian Tour, two to the PDC Nordic and Baltic Rankings, one to the Championship Darts Latin America and Caribbean Tour and one to the African Darts Group.

How did Germany do at the Team World Cup 2026 in Frankfurt?

Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko won Group A and beat the Czech Republic 8-6 in the last 16. In the quarter-finals they lost 4-8 to the Netherlands.