Darts calendar 2026/27
The 2027 PDC World Darts Championship runs from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London, for the first time in the Great Hall, with 128 players and a Christmas break from 24 to 27 December. Before that come the Grand Slam of Darts (14–22 November, Wolverhampton) and the Players Championship Finals (27–29 November, Minehead).
Which big darts tournaments are still to come?
| Tournament | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam of Darts | 14–22 Nov 2026 | WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton |
| Players Championship Finals | 27–29 Nov 2026 | Butlin’s, Minehead |
| World Darts Championship | 11 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | Alexandra Palace (Great Hall), London |
When is the 2027 World Darts Championship?
From 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with the final on Sunday 3 January. 128 players start in the first round; play stops from 24 to 27 December. It is the first World Championship in the Great Hall of Alexandra Palace, which seats over 5,200 people instead of 3,200.
Who won the big tournaments in 2026?
- World Championship 2026: Luke Littler, 7–1 against Gian van Veen in the final.
- World Masters: Luke Littler, 6–5 against Luke Humphries.
- UK Open: Luke Littler, 11–7 against James Wade.
- Premier League: Luke Littler, 11–10 against Luke Humphries.
- World Cup of Darts: England (Littler and Humphries), 10–5 against the Netherlands.
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Which tournaments make up the darts year?
The PDC year runs from the World Championship around New Year through the World Masters and the Premier League (February to May), the UK Open, the World Cup of Darts, the World Matchplay in Blackpool in July, the World Grand Prix, the European Championship, the Grand Slam and the Players Championship Finals. Around them sit the European Tour and dozens of Players Championship floor events.
Frequently asked questions
When does the darts World Championship start?
The 2027 PDC World Darts Championship starts on Friday 11 December 2026 at Alexandra Palace in London.
When is the World Darts Championship final?
On Sunday 3 January 2027.
Who is the darts world champion?
Luke Littler won the 2026 World Championship, beating Gian van Veen 7–1 in the final.
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