As the excitement builds, the UK Open darts tournament is set to return this week, bringing together the biggest stars of the sport for one of its most celebrated events. Known affectionately as the ‘FA Cup of Darts,’ this tournament is famed for its unpredictability and the thrilling matches that can emerge from it.
This year, a packed field, including 128 Tour Card holders, eight players from the Development Tour, and 16 qualifiers, promises an exhilarating competition. Darts enthusiasts should brace themselves for some high-stakes action, as rising stars will face seasoned veterans in a battle for the coveted trophy.
Stars like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries won’t kick off their campaigns until the fourth round, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans. Players ranked between 97 and 128 will step into the fray in the first round, while those ranked 65-96 will enter in the second, and players ranked 33-64 will commence their journey in the third round.
When is the UK Open 2026?
- The tournament will begin on **Friday, March 6**.
- It will run until **Sunday, March 8**.
- This year’s venue is **Butlins in Minehead**.
What TV channel is the UK Open 2026 on and can it be live streamed FREE?
- Fans in the UK can catch the tournament on **ITV4**.
- The event will also be available to stream live on **ITVX**.
- Matches are scheduled to kick off at 12pm/7pm GMT on Friday and at 1pm/7pm GMT on Saturday and Sunday.
UK Open 2026 Schedule and Results
Friday, March 6
Main Stage – 12pm onwards
Round One
- Stefan Bellmont 3-6 Charlie Manby
- Sam Spivey 6-2 Kyle Gilding
Round Two
- Sebastian Bialecki 6-5 Christian Kist
- Jimmy van Schie 2-6 Tom Bissell
- Darryl Pilgrim 6-4 Beau Greaves
- Pascal Rupprecht 6-5 Cam Crabtree
Round Three
- Karel Sedlacek 5-6 Raymond van Barneveld
- Ricky Evans 6-2 Brendan Dolan
- Peter Wright 6-3 Darius Labanauskas
Stage Two – 11am onwards
Round One
- Pascal Rupprecht 6-1 Jenson Walker
- Aden Kirk 4-6 Mervyn King
- Michael Unterbuchner 6-5 Rusty-Jake Rodriguez
- Adam Leek 6-5 David Sharp
Top 32 Seeded Players
Among the star-studded lineup, the top 32 players will enter the tournament in the fourth round:
- Luke Humphries
- Luke Littler
- Michael van Gerwen
- Rob Cross
- Stephen Bunting
- Jonny Clayton
- Dave Chisnall
- Chris Dobey
- Gerwyn Price
- Damon Heta
- Nathan Aspinall
- Peter Wright
- Danny Noppert
- James Wade
- Gary Anderson
- Dimitri Van den Bergh
- Josh Rock
- Ryan Searle
- Ross Smith
- Michael Smith
- Andrew Gilding
- Martin Schindler
- Joe Cullen
- Mike De Decker
- Daryl Gurney
- Dirk van Duijvenbode
- Gian van Veen
- Ritchie Edhouse
- Ryan Joyce
- Ricardo Pietreczko
- Krzysztof Ratajski
- Brendan Dolan
As this thrilling tournament unfolds, fans worldwide will be tuning in to witness the drama, skill, and excitement that only the UK Open can deliver.
