UK Open 2027: FAQ
5–7 March 2027 · Butlin's Minehead Resort, Minehead
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.