UK Open 2027

5–7 March 2027 · Butlin's Minehead Resort, Minehead

The UK Open 2027 take place from 5 to 7 March 2027 at Butlin's Minehead Resort and mark the 25th edition of the event. The defending champion is Luke Littler, who won the 2026 final 11-7 against James Wade.

The UK Open are a ranking major run by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and will be staged from 5 to 7 March 2027 at Butlin's Minehead Resort. It is the 25th edition of a tournament that was first held in 2003 and has been played in Minehead since 2014 – with the exception of the 2021 edition in Milton Keynes. Among fans the event is nicknamed the “FA Cup of Darts”, because it is played without seedings and the top players can meet at any stage. A total of 160 players take part. All 128 holders of a PDC Tour Card are automatically entered, joined by eight qualifiers each from the Challenge Tour and the Development Tour as well as 16 places for amateurs from various qualifying events. The leading players in the world ranking enter in later rounds according to their position: numbers 97 to 128 start in round 1, numbers 65 to 96 in round 2, numbers 33 to 64 in round 3 and the top 32 in round 4. Up to and including the last 16, matches are played in parallel on eight stages; from the quarter-finals onwards only one board is used. Total prize money remains £750,000, as in the previous year. The champion receives £120,000 and the runner-up £60,000; even reaching the last 128 is rewarded with £1,250. The tournament is sponsored by Ladbrokes. The reigning champion is Luke Littler, who won the 2026 final 11-7 against James Wade and so defended his title from the year before. The record winner of the UK Open is Phil Taylor with five titles; he was also the tournament's first champion in 2003.

At a glance

  • Date: 5 to 7 March 2027
  • Venue: Butlin's Minehead Resort, Minehead (England)
  • Edition: 25th edition
  • Organiser: Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
  • Tournament type: Major and ranking tournament
  • Participants: 160 players
  • Total prize money: £750,000
  • Defending champion: Luke Littler
  • Most titles: Phil Taylor (5 titles)
  • Nickname: “FA Cup of Darts”

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FAQ

When and where do the UK Open 2027 take place?

The UK Open 2027 take place from 5 to 7 March 2027 at Butlin's Minehead Resort in Minehead. It is the 25th edition of the PDC major.

Who is the defending champion at the Darts UK Open 2027?

The defending champion is Luke Littler. He won the UK Open 2026 final 11:7 against James Wade, defending his title from the previous year.

How much prize money is there at the PDC UK Open 2027?

The total prize money for the UK Open 2027 is £750,000, the same as last year. The champion receives £120,000, the runner-up £60,000 and the semi-finalists £35,000 each.

What format is played at the UK Open?

It is played as a knockout without seeding: rounds 1 to 3 are Best of 11 Legs, round 4 through to the quarter-finals Best of 19 Legs, the semi-finals and final Best of 21 Legs. The pairings are drawn again before every round.

How do you qualify for the UK Open Darts 2027?

All 128 PDC Tour Card holders are automatically eligible. On top of that come eight qualifiers each from the Challenge Tour and the Development Tour plus 16 amateur places from the Rileys Amateur Qualifiers and the PDC Community Qualifiers – 160 players in total.

Why are the UK Open called the "FA Cup of Darts"?

Because the UK Open draw is made without seeding, so top players can meet at any stage. That gives amateurs a real chance against the world's elite.

Who is the record winner of the UK Open?

The record winner is Phil Taylor with five titles. He also won the very first edition of the tournament in 2003.

Where can you watch the UK Open 2027 stream?

In Germany and other European regions, DAZN holds the streaming rights to PDC events until 2031. The available sources do not name a separate TV channel for the UK Open 2027.

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