Overview
- Defending champion Luke Littler opens his title defence against Darius Labanauskas on the tournament’s first night.
- The field features a record 128 players, including five Women’s Series qualifiers, with all 32 seeds starting in round one under a set‑play format and a Christmas break from 24–26 December.
- Prize distribution ranges from £1,000,000 for the champion to £15,000 for first‑round exits, with a £60,000 bonus on offer for any nine-darter.
- Matches are staged at London’s Alexandra Palace through 3 January, when the final is scheduled for the evening.
- PDC calendar increases include £1.25m for the 2026 Premier League and £1m each for the World Matchplay and Grand Slam, with other premier events rising to £750,000.