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2026 World Grand Prix Darts Schedule & Draw - The Mattioli Arena awaits

Quick Read

  • 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
Gary Emmerson
Written by Gary Emmerson
Sports Editor • 30+ Years Experience In Sports & Betting
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World Grand Prix at Mattioli Arena (Getty Images)


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


StageDate
First RoundSeptember 28-29
Second RoundSeptember 30-October 1
Quarter FinalsOctober 2
Semi-FinalsOctober 3
FinalOctober 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
Gary Emmerson
Gary Emmerson

Sports Editor • 30+ Years Experience In Sports & Betting

Gary has been writing about sport for more than 30 years and graduated with a degree in media and journalism from the University of Bedfordshire.


He has worked for newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, agencies including Reuters and many online sites covering a range of sports including Atlas F1 and Bleacher Report.

A senior editor, he covers all major sports, betting industry news from across the world and loves a weekend bet.

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