TotalSportek Darts Schedule 2026: PDC Events & UK Times
The darts schedule 2026 still has several major PDC events to come, even though the Premier League and World Matchplay are already finished.
For UK fans, the main dates ahead include the World Series of Darts Finals, World Grand Prix, European Championship, Grand Slam of Darts, Players Championship Finals and the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. This schedule also separates confirmed event dates from session times that the PDC has not yet published.
Quick Answer
The next part of the 2026 PDC calendar runs from the Australian Darts Masters in August through to the World Championship starting at Ally Pally on 11 December.
The biggest remaining events are:
- World Series of Darts Finals: 17-20 September
- World Grand Prix: 28 September-4 October
- European Championship: 22-25 October
- Grand Slam of Darts: 14-22 November
- Players Championship Finals: 27-29 November
- World Darts Championship: 11 December 2026-3 January 2027
Exact UK session times for several later events will be confirmed closer to play. citeturn951047view0turn907617search2
PDC Darts Schedule 2026: Remaining Major Events
The table below focuses on the main televised PDC events still on the calendar from 21 August onwards.
| Dates | Tournament | Venue | UK time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-22 August | Australian Darts Masters | WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong | 10am BST sessions |
| 17-20 September | World Series of Darts Finals | AFAS Live, Amsterdam | TBC |
| 28 September-4 October | World Grand Prix | Mattioli Arena, Leicester | TBC |
| 22-25 October | European Championship | Westfalenhalle, Dortmund | TBC |
| 14-22 November | Grand Slam of Darts | WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton | TBC |
| 27-29 November | Players Championship Finals | Butlin's Minehead Resort | TBC |
| 11 December-3 January 2027 | PDC World Darts Championship | Alexandra Palace, London | TBC |
The Australian Darts Masters sessions on 21 and 22 August start at 10am BST for UK viewers. The event is live on ITV4 and ITVX in Britain. citeturn951047search0turn123515search7
For later tournaments, it is better to leave a time as TBC than copy an old session time from a previous year. Tournament dates are often confirmed well before the detailed order of play.
That distinction is important on a darts schedule. The event date may be fixed while individual matches and session times are still waiting to be announced.
Other PDC Events Still to Come in 2026
The major tournaments are only one part of the PDC calendar. European Tour and Players Championship events continue between the bigger televised competitions.
The remaining dates include:
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 August | Players Championship 27-28 | Leicester |
| 28-30 August | Hungarian Darts Trophy | Budapest |
| 4-6 September | Czech Darts Open | Prague |
| 11-13 September | Flanders Darts Trophy | Antwerp |
| 22-23 September | Players Championship 29-30 | Den Bosch |
| 9-11 October | Swiss Darts Trophy | Basel |
| 16-18 October | Dutch Darts Championship | Maastricht |
| 28-29 October | Players Championship 31-32 | Den Bosch |
| 4-5 November | Players Championship 33-34 | Leicester |
These dates come from the updated 2026 professional calendar, which includes changes to some Players Championship venues compared with the first version of the schedule. citeturn951047view0
Players Championship tournaments are often called floor events because they are played away from the large television stages.
They still matter. Prize money earned across those events decides qualification for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead.
The European Tour has a different role. Results across those tournaments feed into qualification for the European Championship, where the leading 32 players from the European Tour Order of Merit earn places.
What Has Already Happened in the 2026 PDC Calendar?
Several of the biggest tournaments on the darts calendar 2026 have already been decided.
Luke Littler has been at the centre of the season. He entered the second half of the year having won the World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League and World Matchplay, while also helping England win the World Cup of Darts alongside Luke Humphries. citeturn123515view0
Premier League Darts 2026
Premier League Darts ran from 5 February until Finals Night at The O2 in London on 28 May.
The competition used 16 weekly league nights before the leading four players moved into the play-offs.
Luke Littler won the 2026 title after beating Gerwyn Price 10-9 in the semi-final and Luke Humphries 11-10 in the final. citeturn951047search1
That means fans searching for the Premier League darts schedule now need results rather than upcoming fixtures. The competition will not return to the weekly calendar until the next season.
World Matchplay 2026
The World Matchplay took place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from 18 to 26 July.
Luke Littler retained the title with an 18-9 win over Gerwyn Price in the final. He also produced a tournament-record level of scoring during the week. citeturn294325search5turn294325search0
The Matchplay uses legs rather than the set format seen at the World Championship.
That difference matters when checking schedules and results. A Matchplay final is shown as a race to a set number of legs, while an Ally Pally result is normally shown in sets.
World Grand Prix Comes Next in the UK
The World Grand Prix is one of the biggest remaining UK events on the PDC calendar. It runs from Monday 28 September to Sunday 4 October at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. citeturn951047view0
The tournament is different from most other televised darts events because players must begin each leg by hitting a double as well as finish on one.
This double-in, double-out rule can change a match quickly.
A player may score heavily once inside a leg, but none of that helps if they struggle to hit the opening double.
The World Grand Prix is listed for live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK. Exact daily programme and match times should still be checked once the order of play is published. citeturn123515search1turn123515view0
European Championship and Grand Slam Dates
The European Championship follows later in October, before the calendar moves into a busy November.
Dortmund hosts the European Championship from 22 to 25 October. Qualification comes through the European Tour rather than simply taking the highest players from the main PDC world rankings. citeturn997693search4turn951047view0
The Grand Slam then runs in Wolverhampton from 14 to 22 November.
There is a major change for 2026.
Grand Slam Expands to 48 Players
The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts expands to 48 players for the first time.
The opening stage will have 16 groups of three players. That replaces the smaller field used in previous editions. citeturn872848search0
This is one area where older darts calendars can now be misleading. Pages that still describe the 2026 Grand Slam as a 32-player tournament are using the previous format.
Luke Littler is already among the players confirmed for Wolverhampton.
The qualification system also uses results from major PDC events, along with places from other tours and qualifying routes.
Players Championship Finals in Minehead
The Players Championship Finals take place from 27 to 29 November at Butlin's Minehead Resort.
Qualification is based on money won across the 34 Players Championship events during the season rather than the main PDC Order of Merit.
That makes the late Players Championship events important.
A major name can be high in the world rankings but still need enough money from the Players Championship series to qualify for Minehead.
The final two Players Championship tournaments are scheduled for 4 and 5 November in Leicester before the Finals later that month. citeturn951047view0
When Is the 2026/27 World Darts Championship?
The 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship runs from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London.
Those are the newly confirmed dates for the next Ally Pally tournament. citeturn907617search2
Some older 2026 darts schedules still show 10 December as the start date. The latest confirmed schedule starts one day later, on 11 December.
Ally Pally Moves Into the Great Hall
The World Championship remains at Alexandra Palace, but the tournament moves into the Great Hall for the first time.
The change lifts capacity to more than 5,000 fans per session, with around 180,000 tickets available across the tournament. citeturn907617search0turn907617search2
The field remains at 128 players, with Luke Littler expected to defend the world title he retained at the start of 2026.
The tournament ends with the final on Sunday 3 January 2027.
Sky Sports will show the World Championship in the UK. The detailed session schedule and individual match times should be checked after the full order of play is confirmed.
What Time Does PDC Darts Start in the UK?
There is no single start time for every PDC event.
The correct UK time depends on the tournament, venue and session.
For example, the Australian Darts Masters begins at 7pm local time in Wollongong, which is 10am BST for UK viewers on 21 and 22 August. citeturn951047search0
European events are much closer to UK time, while tournaments in Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain or the United States can appear in the morning, afternoon or late evening for British viewers.
There is another point to watch later in the year.
Summer listings use BST. Winter events in Britain use GMT. A schedule copied months in advance without checking the time zone can therefore show the wrong UK start.
The safest approach is to check four things:
- Event date
- Venue
- UK time zone
- Latest order of play
A confirmed tournament date does not automatically mean every match time has also been confirmed.
Where Can You Watch PDC Darts in the UK?
PDC television rights vary by tournament, so there is no single UK channel for every event.
The Australian Darts Masters and World Series of Darts Finals are listed for ITV4 and ITVX, while Sky Sports carries major events including the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam and World Championship. citeturn123515search5turn123515view0
Coverage can change between competitions.
That is why it is better to check the exact event rather than assume every PDC tournament is on the same channel.
Darts Schedule 2026 FAQs
When is the next major PDC darts tournament in 2026?
The Australian Darts Masters takes place on 21-22 August in Wollongong. After that, the next major World Series event is the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam from 17 to 20 September.
The World Grand Prix then starts in Leicester on 28 September.
Is Premier League Darts still on in 2026?
The 2026 Premier League has finished. Finals Night took place at The O2 in London on 28 May, where Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries 11-10 to win the title. citeturn951047search1
The weekly Premier League schedule will return with the next season.
When is the World Darts Championship at Ally Pally?
The next PDC World Darts Championship starts on Friday 11 December 2026 and finishes on Sunday 3 January 2027.
It remains at Alexandra Palace but moves into the Great Hall for the first time. citeturn907617search2
Is Luke Littler playing in the major PDC events?
Luke Littler remains one of the leading players on the PDC circuit and has already won several major titles in 2026.
His place in each event still depends on the tournament's entry or qualification rules, so a player should not be assumed to be in a field until the line-up is confirmed.
The darts schedule 2026 now moves into its autumn run, with the World Series Finals, World Grand Prix, European Championship and Grand Slam leading towards Ally Pally.
For UK fans, the main thing is to separate confirmed tournament dates from match times that are still to be announced. Check the date first, then the UK start time once the PDC publishes the order of play.
