PDC World Grand Prix 2027

27 September – 3 October 2027 · Mattioli Arena, Leicester

The PDC World Grand Prix 2027 takes place from 27 September to 3 October 2027 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. The major tournament is the only big PDC event played in double-in, double-out format.

The World Grand Prix 2027 takes place from 27 September to 3 October 2027 and is once again being played at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. It is the 30th edition of the tournament, which has been one of the Professional Darts Corporation's major tournaments since 1998 and was held for many years at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin; in 2020 the Ricoh Arena in Coventry was the host, and since 2021 Leicester has been the home of the event. The sponsor is Boyle Sports. In sporting terms the World Grand Prix stands apart from every other major tournament: every leg is played in 501 double-in, double-out. A player can only start scoring once they have hit a Double, and must also finish the leg on a Double. Since 2000 it has been played entirely as a knockout competition, and since 1999 in best of sets format. As a rule the tournament runs for about a calendar week. The field consists of 32 players. The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are seeded and are joined by the 16 highest-ranked players from the ProTour Order of Merit who have not yet qualified. The prize money won counts towards the PDC World Ranking. A total of £750,000 is paid out, including £150,000 for the winner and £80,000 for the runner-up; even a defeat in the first round is worth £7,500. The record champion is Phil Taylor with eleven titles. The reigning champion is Luke Humphries, who won the final 6-4 in sets against Welshman Gerwyn Price in October 2026. The World Grand Prix 2027 will be broadcast by Sky Sports, among others; in Germany and other European regions DAZN holds extensive streaming rights to PDC events, while in the Netherlands, Poland and the Nordic and Baltic countries Viaplay is the tournament's streaming home.

At a glance

  • Date: 27 September to 3 October 2027
  • Venue: Mattioli Arena, Leicester, England
  • Organiser: Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
  • Tournament type: Major tournament and ranking tournament
  • Edition: 30th edition of the World Grand Prix
  • First edition: 1998
  • Prize money: £750,000 in total, including £150,000 for the winner
  • Sponsor: Boyle Sports
  • Defending champion: Luke Humphries (2026 winner)
  • Record winner: Phil Taylor (11 titles)
  • Special feature: The only major PDC tournament played double-in, double-out

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FAQ

When does the World Grand Prix 2027 take place?

The PDC World Grand Prix 2027 takes place from 27 September to 3 October 2027. It is the 30th edition of the tournament.

Where is the Darts World Grand Prix 2027 played?

It is played at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, England. The World Grand Prix has been at home there since 2021; before that, the Citywest Hotel in Dublin was among the venues.

Who is the defending champion at the PDC World Grand Prix 2027?

The defending champion is Luke Humphries. The Englishman won the final in October 2026 against Welshman Gerwyn Price 6-4 in sets.

What format is played at the Grand Prix Darts 2027?

The World Grand Prix is the only major PDC tournament played in 501 double-in, double-out format: every leg must be opened with a double and finished with a double. It is played as a knockout in Best of Sets format.

How many players take part in the World Grand Prix Darts 2027 and how do you qualify?

The World Grand Prix field consists of 32 players. The top 16 of the PDC Order of Merit are seeded, joined by the 16 highest-ranked players not yet qualified from the ProTour Order of Merit.

How much prize money is there at the Darts World Grand Prix 2027?

The total prize money for the World Grand Prix 2027 is £750,000. The winner receives £150,000, the runner-up £80,000, the semi-finalists £50,000 each and the quarter-finalists £35,000 each. The last 16 is worth £20,000, a first-round defeat £7,500.

Who is the record champion of the World Grand Prix?

The record champion is Phil Taylor with eleven titles, the last of them in 2013. In recent years the winners were Mike De Decker (2024), Luke Littler (2025) and Luke Humphries (2023 and 2026).

Where can you watch the PDC World Grand Prix 2027 on TV and stream?

Sky Sports broadcasts the PDC World Grand Prix 2027 as one of its major events. In Germany and other European regions, DAZN holds extensive streaming rights to PDC events until 2031; in the Netherlands, Poland and the Nordic and Baltic countries, Viaplay is the exclusive streaming home of the tournament.

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