BoyleSports World Grand Prix of Darts 2026: The Autumn Showpiece

• The 2026 BoyleSports World Grand Prix runs from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester.
• Prize fund is £750,000 - up from £600,000 in 2025 - with £150,000 going to the winner.
• 32 players compete in the unique double-in, double-out format; the only PDC major with this rule.
• Luke Littler is the defending champion, having beaten Luke Humphries 6–1 in the 2025 final.
• Haypp is proud to support the PDC, creating opportunities to engage with darts fans while supporting informed decision-making among adult nicotine users.

The BoyleSports World Grand Prix takes place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester and uniquely requires players to begin and finish every leg on a double or the bullseye. That rule,  double-in and double-out, separates this tournament from every other major on the PDC calendar and demands a level of precision that has produced some of the most dramatic moments in the sport's history.

The 2026 edition is the 29th staging of the World Grand Prix, with a prize fund of £750,000. This is an increase on 2025, and £150,000 going to the winner.

As part of Haypp's partnership with the PDC, we're committed to supporting the darts community and helping bring fans closer to the sport they love. The partnership is built around a shared focus on darts fans — creating opportunities to engage with the sport while supporting informed decision-making among adult nicotine users.

The World Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the autumn PDC calendar, and the Haypp team will be there in Leicester. Whether you're attending in person or following every session from home, we'll be bringing you the action throughout the week, so keep an eye on Haypp for updates as the tournament unfolds.

The World Grand Prix has a history stretching back to 1998, when Phil Taylor defeated Rod Harrington to claim the inaugural title. Taylor would go on to win a record 11 World Grand Prix titles over the next 15 years.

What makes the tournament stand out is the format. Double-in means players must hit a double to open their score — before a single point can be scored, the pressure is already on. Double-out means that same precision is required to close. There is nowhere to hide at the Mattioli Arena, and that unforgiving rule set has a habit of separating the best from the rest.

The 32-player field features the top 16 players on the PDC World Rankings Ladder and the top 16 players from the ProTour Rankings yet to have qualified.In practice, that means the best players in the world, in the most demanding format on the calendar.

Luke Littler arrives in Leicester as the defending champion, having defeated Luke Humphries 6-1 in the 2025 final. It was a commanding performance from the young Englishman, a statement victory in a tournament that rewards precision above all else.

Littler arrives at the 2026 edition having enjoyed a remarkable year on the PDC circuit. A successful defence in Leicester would put him in elite company and underline his status as the dominant force in world darts.

Whether you're planning to attend in person or follow every session from home, the 2026 BoyleSports World Grand Prix promises seven days of elite competition in the most demanding format on the PDC calendar. Expect:

• 32 of the world's leading darts players
• Seven days of double-in, double-out action
• The iconic Mattioli Arena atmosphere
• Luke Littler bidding to defend his title
• A £750,000 prize fund, which is the biggest in the tournament's history

With the countdown to Leicester underway, the stage is set for another memorable chapter in World Grand Prix history.