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The World Grand Prix is the only event each year in PDC Darts where players must hit a double to both start and end a leg to win it.

We've seen even the best players struggle with this format, which sometimes leads to a surprise player lifting the title.

With the tournament just about here, let's take a look at everything you'll need to know to follow along.

2026 World Darts Grand Prix: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained

Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.

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2026 World Grand Prix schedule

Below is the schedule for the event.

First round (Day 1 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Danny Noppert vs. Niko SpringerMon., Sept. 286:15 p.m.Ross Smith vs. Cameron MenziesMon., Sept. 286:45 p.m.Nathan Aspinall vs. Kevin DoetsMon., Sept. 287:15 p.m.Jonny Clayton vs. Krzysztof RatajskiMon., Sept. 287:45 p.m.Gerwyn Price vs. Sebastian BialeckiMon., Sept. 288:15 p.m.Michael van Gerwen vs. Ryan JoyceMon., Sept. 288:45 p.m.Luke Littler vs. Luke WoodhouseMon., Sept. 289:15 p.m.Wessel Nijman vs. Rob CrossMon., Sept. 289:45 p.m.

First round (Day 2 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Chris Dobey vs. Jermaine WattimenaTue., Sept. 296:15 p.m.Ryan Searle vs. William O'ConnorTue., Sept. 296:45 p.m.Josh Rock vs. Niels ZonneveldTue., Sept. 297:15 p.m.James Wade vs. Joe CullenTue., Sept. 297:45 p.m.Gary Anderson vs. Damon HetaTue., Sept. 298:15 p.m.Gian van Veen vs. Dirk van DuijvenbodeTue., Sept. 298:45 p.m.Luke Humphries vs. Dave ChisnallTue., Sept. 299:15 p.m.Stephen Bunting vs. Andrew GildingTue., Sept. 299:45 p.m.

Second round (Day 3 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Danny Noppert vs. RyanJoyceWed., Sept. 307:15 p.m.Jonny Clayton vs. Wessel NijmanWed., Sept. 308:15 p.m.Gerwyn Price vs. Ross SmithWed., Sept. 309:15 p.m.Luke Woodhouse vs. Nathan AspinallWed., Sept. 3010:15 p.m.

Second round (Day 4 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Niels Zonneveld vs. Gary AndersonThurs., Oct. 17:15 p.m.James Wade vs. Stephen BuntingThurs., Oct. 18:15 p.m.Luke Humphries vs. Jermaine WattimenaThurs., Oct. 19:15 p.m.Gian van Veen vs. Ryan SearleThurs., Oct. 110:15 p.m.

Quarterfinals (Day 5 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Nathan Aspinall vs. Ryan JoyceFri., Oct. 27:15 p.m.Gerwyn Price vs. Jonny ClaytonFri., Oct. 28:15 p.m.Gian van Veen vs. James WadeFri., Oct. 29:15 p.m.Luke Humphries vs. Niels ZonneveldFri., Oct. 210:15 p.m.

Semifinals (Day 6 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Nathan Aspinall vs. Gerwyn PriceSat., Oct. 38:15 p.m.Luke Humphries vs. James WadeSat., Oct. 39:45 p.m.

Final (Day 7 evening session)

MatchDateTime (local)Gerwyn Price vs. Luke HumphriesSun., Oct. 48:15 p.m.

Tournament bracket

Here is the event bracket after the first round.

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Second round

Luke Woodhouse vs. Nathan AspinallDanny Noppert vs. Ryan JoyceGerwyn Price vs. Ross SmithJonny Clayton vs. Wessel NijmanLuke Humphries vs. Jermaine WattimenaNiels Zonneveld vs. Gary AndersonGian van Veen vs. Ryan SearleJames Wade vs. Stephen Bunting

Quarterfinals

Nathan Aspinall vs. Ryan JoyceGerwyn Price vs. Jonny ClaytonLuke Humphries vs. Niels ZonneveldGian van Veen vs. James Wade

Semifinals

Nathan Aspinall vs. Gerwyn PriceLuke Humphries vs. James Wade

Final

Gerwyn Price vs. Luke Humphries

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Prize Money

*Data via Wikipedia

Position (num. of players)Prize money
(Total: £750,000)Winner(1)£150,000Runner-up(1)£80,000Semi-finalists(2)£50,000Quarter-finalists(4)£35,000Second round(8)£20,000First round(16)£7,500

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Format

  • 32-player field (Top 16 players on Main OoM & Top 16 on Pro Tour OoM that didn't qualify already)
  • Set play
    • Double-in, double-out (players have to hit a double to start deducting points from 501 at the start of the leg, and then hit a double to win the leg)
  • First round: best-of-3 sets (each set in best-of-5 legs)
  • Second round: best-of-5 sets (each set in best-of-5 legs)
  • Quarterfinals: best-of-5 sets (each set in best-of-5 legs)
  • Semifinals: best-of-9 sets (each set in best-of-5 legs)
  • Final: best-of-11 sets (each set in best-of-5 legs)
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