Prize money UK Open Darts 2025: £600,000 at stake in Minehead

Sunday, 02 March 2025 at 22:51

The UK Open Darts 2025 promises to be another spectacle for darts enthusiasts worldwide. Known for its open format and surprising twists, the tournament will take place from Friday, February 28, to Sunday, March 2, at Butlin’s Resort in Minehead.

With a total prize fund of £600,000, the UK Open is a lucrative event for participating players. Since 2023, this amount has remained unchanged, with the winner taking home £110,000. The runner-up will receive £50,000, while the semi-finalists each earn £30,000. Even players reaching the quarter-finals will be rewarded with £15,000.
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For many players, qualifying for the UK Open is an achievement in itself, as the tournament is known for its open draw format, where established names often struggle against lesser-known talents. This element of unpredictability makes the UK Open a fan favorite.

The UK Open will be held for the 23rd time this year. The tournament originally began in 2003 with a much more modest prize fund of £124,000, with the winner receiving £30,000. Since then, the event has grown significantly in both prize money and popularity. Over the years, the UK Open has produced several memorable champions and surprising winners.

Last year, Belgian darts star Dimitri Van den Bergh claimed the title. In a nerve-wracking final, he defeated the then-world number one, Luke Humphries, by 11-10. Van den Bergh will aim to defend his title in 2025 against a highly competitive field, featuring both seasoned professionals and emerging talents competing for the prestigious trophy in Minehead. Players like Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Stephen Bunting, Gerwyn Price and Gary Anderson will also aiming for glory at the UK Open.

Since 2014, Butlin’s Resort in Minehead has been the host venue for the UK Open, also known as the FA Cup of Darts. Players and fans flock to this holiday resort, where they not only enjoy the matches but also experience the tournament’s unique atmosphere. Fans typically purchase tickets for the entire weekend and stay overnight at the resort, creating a festival-like setting. This adds another layer of excitement, as players not only have to deal with the pressure of competition but also with an enthusiastic crowd that cheers them on throughout the day and night.