The PDC has announced the qualifying series for the 2027 UK Open. Sixteen amateur players will have the chance to qualify for the major televised tournament, which takes place at Butlin's Minehead Resort from 5 to 7 March. The qualifiers will be held at venues across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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All sixteen amateur spots will be awarded through venues affiliated with the PDC In The Community initiative. Each venue will first host preliminary rounds, followed by a decisive qualifying event to determine who earns a place in the UK Open.
Thirteen venues in England have been selected, with each able to send one amateur player to the tournament. They include Somercotes Snooker Club in Alfreton and Enderby & District Social Club.
Amateur players in Scotland, Ireland and Wales will also have the opportunity to qualify. Preliminary rounds will take place at several venues in Scotland, before the decisive qualifying day at the Imperial Bar in Inverness.
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The final for Irish players will be held at Christy's Bar in Kerry. In Wales, Kings Sports Bar in Newport has been selected as a qualifying venue. Four preliminary rounds will be followed by a decisive final event.
The first preliminary rounds are scheduled for 7 November. The Portland Social Club is among the venues launching its qualifying campaign that day. All sixteen amateurs who qualify through the series must be confirmed by 7 February 2027.
The Amateur Qualifier Series for the 2027 Ladbrokes UK Open has been confirmed, giving amateur players the chance to secure their place in Minehead next year! 🎯 Full dates & details 👇 📝 https://t.co/vWyJQ1e8sz https://t.co/EJjjPyQqzn
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 6, 2026
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Venues in full - UK Open Qualifiers
England
| Venue | Address | Qualifiers | Finals Day |
| Bostin Darts Bar | 162 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX | November 28, December 5, January 9, January 16 | January 23 |
| Chaukees | Marina Walk, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BJ | December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29 | February 6 |
| Enderby & District Social Club | 22-24 Coleridge Drive, Enderby, LE19 4QF | December 20, January 22, 24, February 5 | February 7 |
| Flights Sports & Social Club | 1 Station Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6NW | December 12, January 9 | February 6 |
| Hethersett Social Club | 38 Queens Road, Hethersett, Wymondham, NR9 3DB | December 5, 19, January 16, 23 | February 6 |
| Legends Darts Lounge | Brunel View, 7 Barne Road, Plymouth, PL5 1EF | January 16, 17, 23, 24 | February 6 |
| Manton Sports Club | Retford Road, Worksop, S80 2PU | January 3, 10, 16, 23 | February 7 |
| Mayfield Memorial Hall | Conygree Lane, Mayfield, Ashbourne, DE6 2HW | November 22, 29, December 20, January 3 | January 17 |
| The Portland Social Club | 3 High Street, Portland, DT5 1JQ | November 7, 21, 28, December 12, 19 | January 16 |
| The Royal Naval Association (RNA) Social Club | 73-79 East Street, Southend, SS2 6LQ | November 29, December 6, 13, January 10, 17, 24, 31 | February 7 |
| Somercotes Snooker Club | Leabrookes Road, Somercotes, DE55 4HB | January 2, 9 | January 16 |
| The Syston Brookside Club | 10 Brookside, Syston, LE7 1GG | January 3, 10, 24, 31 | February 7 |
| Worthies Sports & Social Club | Loader Close, Winchester, SO23 7NJ | January 17, 23, 24, 31 | February 6 |
Scotland
| Date | Event | Venue | Address |
| November 21 | Qualifier | Alness & Kinross Bowling Club | Station Rd, Alness, IV17 0UE |
| December 5 | Qualifier | British Legion Club | 17 King St, Inverness, IV3 5DF |
| January 3 | Qualifier | British Legion Club | 17 King St, Inverness, IV3 5DF |
| January 16 | Qualifier | Lossiemouth Football Club | 41 Macduff Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6ET |
| February 6 | Finals Day | Imperial Bar | 1 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1JN |
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Wales
| Venue | Address | Qualifiers | Finals Day |
| Kings Sports Bar | Station Quarter, Newport, NP20 4AD | January 3, 9, 16, 23 | January 30 |
Ireland
| Date | Event | Venue | Address |
| November 29 | Qualifier | The Holy Cross | Holycross, Butlerstown North, Waterford |
| December 12 | Qualifier | Bradley's Bar | Ardrahan, Galway |
| January 9 | Qualifier | Christy's Bar | Listowel, Kerry |
| January 23 | Qualifier | St Kevin's GAA Club | Staplestown, Donadea, Kildare |
| February 6 | Finals Day | Christy's Bar | Listowel, Kerry |
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