2026 World Grand Prix Darts Schedule & Draw - The Mattioli Arena awaits
The 2026 World Grand Prix Darts, running from September 28 to October 4 at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, brings together 32 of the world's elite players in its signature Double In, Double Out format. The lineup features top talent from both the PDC Order of Merit and the ProTour rankings. Five competitive rounds, including a detailed first-round draw with stand-out match-ups, promise gripping darts action as players vie for the prestigious title. Fans should follow the action-packed schedule and enjoy high-level darts across seven days.
- 32 global darts stars compete in Double In, Double Out format
- Event takes place Sept 28–Oct 4 at Mattioli Arena, Leicester
- First round features top-ranked, ProTour qualifiers and exciting match-ups
The 2026 World Grand Prix Darts features 32 of the best in the world chasing the title in Leicester in the unique Double In, Double Out format.
The BOYLE Sports-sponsored World Grand Prix is taking place from September 28-October 4 and will be the 29th edition of the tournament.
The tournament features 32 players playing the unique Double In, Double Out format at Mattioli Arena with five rounds across the seven days to determine the winner of the World Grand Prix Darts.
World Grand Prix Darts Schedule
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| First Round | September 28-29 |
| Second Round | September 30-October 1 |
| Quarter Finals | October 2 |
| Semi-Finals | October 3 |
| Final | October 4 |
World Grand Prix Darts Players
Top 16 on the PDC Order of Merit:
- Luke Littler
- Luke Humphries
- Gian van Veen
- Gerwyn Price
- Jonny Clayton
- James Wade
- Josh Rock
- Danny Noppert
- Michael van Gerwen
- Gary Anderson
- Stephen Bunting
- Wessel Nijman
- Ross Smith
- Ryan Searle
- Chris Dobey
- Nathan Aspinall
Top 16 non-qualified players from the ProTour Order of Merit:
- Luke Woodhouse
- Kevin Doets
- Jermaine Wattimena
- Krzysztof Ratajski
- Andrew Gilding
- William O'Connor
- Damon Heta
- Rob Cross
- Ryan Joyce
- Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Niels Zonneveld
- Cameron Menzies
- Niko Springer
- Dave Chisnall
- Sebastian Białecki
- Joe Cullen
World Grand Prix Darts Draw
First Round:
- Luke Littler vs Luke Woodhouse
- Nathan Aspinall vs Kevin Doets
- Danny Noppert vs Niko Springer
- Michael van Gerwen vs Ryan Joyce
- Gerwyn Price vs Sebastian Białecki
- Ross Smith vs Cameron Menzies
- Jonny Clayton vs Krzysztof Ratajski
- Wessel Nijman vs Rob Cross
- Luke Humphries vs Dave Chisnall
- Chris Dobey vs Jermaine Wattimena
- Josh Rock vs Niels Zonneveld
- Gary Anderson vs Damon Heta
- Gian van Veen vs Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Ryan Searle vs William O'Connor
- James Wade vs Joe Cullen
- Stephen Bunting vs Andrew Gilding
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