The
World Grand Prix is set to take place between 28 September - 4 October 2026 at the Mattioli Arena in what is the next major which takes place in Leicester. The East Midlands city has long hosted the tournament since it moved from Dublin during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It will be the 29th staging of the
World Grand Prix by the PDC and the total prize fund will be increased this year, with the winner receiving £150,000.
It will feature 32 players. 16 from the one year PDC Order of Merit and the top 16 players from the one year PDC ProTour rankings who had not yet qualified. Luke Littler will be the defending champion having beaten Luke Humphries 6-1 in the 2025 final.
Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade and Stephen Bunting are among those who are also involved. As well as Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock, and Damon Heta, among others.
The winner claims £150,000. While for the runner-up, it will be £80,000. For the semi-finalists, it is £50,000. Quarter-Finalists are set for £35,000. While for reaching the second round, it is £20,000.
The first round losers get £7,500 each which fully accounts for the whole total which is £750,000 for the tournament. It begins a key run of events before the PDC World Darts Championship at the end of the season.
World Grand Prix 2026 Prize Money Breakdown
| Round | Prize Money |
| Winner | £150,000 |
| Runner-up | £80,000 |
| Semifinalists | £50,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | £35,000 |
| Second round | £20,000 |
| First round | £7,500 |
| Total | £750,000 |