PDC Announces Record £7 Million Prize Money Increase for 2026 Season

The World Darts Championship winner will now earn £1 million, as the PDC expands tournaments and boosts funding across all levels of the sport.

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has increased total prize money for 2026 by £7 million, bringing the season's total to £25 million.
The World Darts Championship winner's prize has doubled to £1 million, with the tournament expanding to 128 players and a total prize fund of £5 million.
Other major tournaments like the Premier League, World Matchplay, and Grand Slam of Darts will also see significant prize fund increases.
Funding for second-tier tours, including the Challenge Tour, Development Tour, and Women’s Series, has been raised, alongside a 50% increase in global affiliate tour support.
This historic investment is supported by a £125 million TV deal with Sky and reflects the sport's growing popularity, driven in part by teenage sensation Luke Littler's success.