Overview

• The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has unveiled a £7 million increase in prize money for the 2026 season, bringing the total prize pool to £25 million.
• The 2026 World Darts Championship will feature a record £1 million payout for the winner, double the 2025 prize, and an expanded 128-player field.
• Prize funds for other major tournaments, including the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts, will also see significant increases, with the latter expanding to 48 players for its 20th anniversary.
• Funding for lower-tier competitions, such as the Challenge Tour, Development Tour, and Women’s Series, will rise, alongside a 50% boost for global affiliate tours and development initiatives.
• The growth is underpinned by a £125 million TV deal with Sky and the increasing popularity of darts, driven by the success of teenage sensation Luke Littler.