Grand Slam of Darts 2026: Schedule, Results, New Format, Players, How to watch, Prize Money and Past Winners




The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 is set to return to Wolverhampton from November 14 to 22, with 48 players competing for the prestigious Eric Bristow Trophy and a record £1 million prize fund.

Defending champion Luke Littler will headline the expanded tournament as he targets a third consecutive Grand Slam of Darts title. However, he will face strong competition from some of the biggest names in professional darts, including Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen and Josh Rock.

The 2026 edition will introduce a significant format change, with 48 players divided into 16 groups of three. Only the group winners will advance to the knockout stage, making every group match crucial.

Here is everything you need to know about the Grand Slam of Darts 2026, including the full schedule, groups, new tournament format, player list, prize money and previous winners.

The Grand Slam will see an expanded field of 48 players battle it out for a whopping £1,000,000 in prize money and the Eric Bristow Trophy, all live on Sky Sports.


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When and where is the Grand Slam of Darts?

The event takes place from Saturday November 14 through until Sunday November 22, live on Sky Sports.

The tournament is held at the WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton, with bumper crowds expected at every session.


Where to Watch Grand Slam of Darts 2026 Live?


The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 will take place at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton from November 14 to November 22.

Fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. Coverage will include the group stage, knockout rounds, semi-finals and final.

Viewers can also follow the tournament through official PDC updates and live score coverage.


When does the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 start?

The tournament begins on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and runs until Sunday, November 22.


Where will the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 take place?


The tournament will be held at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton, England.


When is the Grand Slam of Darts 2026 final?


The final is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026.


How many players will compete in the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts?


A total of 48 players will compete in the expanded tournament, divided into 16 groups of three.


2026 Grand Slam of Darts Groups

The 48 players were selected based on their results in this year's tournaments. The field includes winners and finalists from various competitions. It was completed by 10 players who came through the qualifiers for tour-card holders. 

Group A: (1) Luke Littler, Niels Zonneveld, Beau Greaves

Group B: (16) Jermaine Wattimena, Alan Soutar, Lisa Ashton

Group C: (8) Josh Rock, Kevin Doets, Tommy Morris

Group D: (9) Stephen Bunting, Cameron Menzies, Raymond Smith

Group E: (4) Gerwyn Price, Sebastian Bialecki, Joe Hunt

Group F: (13) Ryan Searle, Andrew Gilding, Charlie Manby

Group G: (5) Jonny Clayton, Rob Cross, Anton Ostlund

Group H: (12) Wessel Nijman, Niko Springer, Adam Sevada

Group I: (2) Luke Humphries, Joe Cullen, Paolo Nebrida

Group J: (15) Luke Woodhouse, Krzysztof Ratajski, Tom Sykes

Group K: (7) James Wade, Ricky Evans, Cam Crabtree

Group L: (10) Michael van Gerwen, Jeffrey de Graaf, Henry Coates

Group M: (3) Gian van Veen, Bradley Brooks, Carl Sneyd

Group N: (14) Chris Dobey, Martin Schindler, Jan Schmidt

Group O: (6) Ross Smith, Gabriel Clemens, Rusty-Jake Rodriguez

Group P: (11) Nathan Aspinall, Karel Sedlacek, Maik Kuivenhoven



Grand Slam of Darts 2026 schedule and results


Saturday, November 14

Afternoon Session (1pm GMT)

8x Group Matches (Seeded Player v Player C)

Luke Woodhouse v Tom Sykes (J)
Jermaine Wattimena v Lisa Ashton (B)
Stephen Bunting v Raymond Smith (D)
Ryan Searle v Charlie Manby (F)
Josh Rock v Tommy Morris (C)
Wessel Nijman v Adam Sevada (H)
Nathan Aspinall v Maik Kuivenhoven (P)
Jonny Clayton v Anton Ostlund (G)
Evening Session (7pm GMT)
8x Group Matches (Seeded Player v Player C

Gerwyn Price v Joe Hunt (E)
James Wade v Cam Crabtree (K)
Ross Smith v Rusty-Jake Rodriguez (O)
Michael van Gerwen v Henry Coates (L)
Luke Humphries v Paolo Nebrida (I)
Luke Littler v Beau Greaves (A)
Gian van Veen v Carl Sneyd (M)
Chris Dobey v Jan Schmidt (N)


Sunday, November 15

Afternoon Session (1pm GMT)

8x Group Matches (Player B v Saturday Afternoon’s Losing Player)

Evening Session (7.30pm GMT)
8x Group Matches (Player B v Saturday Evening’s Losing Player)

Monday, November 16

(7pm GMT)
8x Group Matches (Groups A-H, Player B v Saturday’s Winning Player)


Tuesday, November 17

(7pm GMT)
8x Group Matches (Groups I-P, Player B v Saturday’s Winning Player)


Wednesday, November 18

(7pm GMT)
4x Round Two Matches

Winner Group A v Winner Group B
Winner Group C v Winner Group D
Winner Group E v Winner Group F
Winner Group G v Winner Group H
Thursday, November 19 (7pm GMT)
4x Round Two Matches

Winner Group I v Winner Group J
Winner Group K v Winner Group L
Winner Group M v Winner Group N
Winner Group O v Winner Group P
Friday, November 20 (7pm GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Winner A/B v Winner C/D
Winner E/F v Winner G/H
Saturday, November 21 (7pm GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Winner I/J v Winner K/L
Winner M/N v Winner O/P
  
  Sunday, November 22
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT)
Semi-Finals

Evening Session (7.30pm GMT)
Final



What is the Grand Slam of Darts format, How does it works?

For the first time in the event's history, 48 players will compete, split into 16 groups of three. Only the group winners will advance to the play-off stage, where they will enter the round of 16. Previously, the tournament featured 32 players. 

Group-stage matches will be played over a best-of-nine-leg format. Matches in the first play-off round, the round of 16, will be played over a best-of-19-leg format, while the later rounds will be played over a best-of-31-leg format. 

Following the completion of the Group Stage, each group winner will progress to the knockout stage from the last 16 onwards, and the tournament will proceed in bracket order as follows:

Winner Group A v Winner Group B

Winner Group C v Winner Group D

Winner Group E v Winner Group F

Winner Group G v Winner Group H

Winner Group I v Winner Group J

Winner Group K v Winner Group L

Winner Group M v Winner Group N

Winner Group O v Winner Group P..


2026 Grand Slam of Darts 2026 prize money

The tournament's prize fund will be huge, up by £350,000 from the previous edition. Players will receive £5,000 simply for taking part, while finishing second in a group will bring a £12,500 payout. The winner will earn £200,000. 

Third place in group: £5,000

Second place in group: £12,500

Round of 16: £20,000

Quarter-final: £35,000

Semi-final: £60,000

Final: £100,000 

Winner: £200,000




Who won the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts 

Last year, Luke Littler came through with a 16-11 victory over Luke Humphries to go back-to-back in the major. In 2026, he will be going for his third Grand Slam title in a row.



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Who are the previous Grand Slam of Darts winners?


Michael van Gerwen won the Grand Slam of Darts three years in a row between 2015 and 2017.

Phil Taylor is the competition's most successful player with six titles.

Price and Van Gerwen are the joint-second most successful players in the competition's history with three wins each.



2025 – Luke Littler

2024 – Luke Littler

2023 – Luke Humphries

2022 – Michael Smith

2021 – Gerwyn Price

2020 – Jose de Sousa

2019 – Gerwyn Price

2018 – Gerwyn Price

2017 – Michael van Gerwen

2016 – Michael van Gerwen

2015 – Michael van Gerwen

2014 – Phil Taylor

2013 – Phil Taylor

2012 – Raymond van Barneveld

2011 – Phil Taylor

2010 – Scott Waites

2009 – Phil Taylor

2008 – Phil Taylor

2007 – Phil Taylor




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