World Grand Prix schedule confirmed as Littler looks to defend title
World Grand Prix schedule confirmed as Littler looks to defend title. Skip to content World Grand Prix Darts 2026: Schedule, format, prize money, venue, dates as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries seek title The draw has been set as Luke Littler looks to defend his World Grand Prix title at Leicester's Mattioli Arena; Sky Sports remains the home of darts with the Boyle Sports World Grand Prix coming up from September 28 to October 4 Wednesday 16 September 2026 13:19, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Stephen Bunting says Luke Littler has 'changed' Darts since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, but says he believes 'The Nuke' won't win as many world titles as darts legend Phil Taylor.
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2023 champion Luke Humphries will also be hunting a second World Grand Prix title, while Dutch number one Gian van Veen returns to the arena where he broke the record average last year in defeat to Littler. World Grand Prix drawDraw Bracket(1) Luke Littler v Luke Woodhouse(16) Nathan Aspinall v Kevin Doets(8) Danny Noppert v Niko Springer(9) Michael van Gerwen v Ryan Joyce(4) Gerwyn Price v Sebastian Bialecki(13) Ross Smith v Cameron Menzies(5) Jonny Clayton v Krzysztof Ratajski(12) Wessel Nijman v Rob Cross(2) Luke Humphries v Dave Chisnall(15) Chris Dobey v Jermaine Wattimena(7) Josh Rock v Niels Zonneveld(10) Gary Anderson v Damon Heta(3) Gian van Veen v Dirk van Duijvenbode(14) Ryan Searle v William O'Connor(6) James Wade v Joe Cullen(11) Stephen Bunting v Andrew GildingWorld Grand Prix ScheduleMonday September 28 – From 6pmRound OneDanny Noppert v Niko SpringerRoss Smith v Cameron MenziesNathan Aspinall v Kevin DoetsJonny Clayton v Krzysztof RatajskiGerwyn Price v Sebastian BialeckiMichael van Gerwen v Ryan JoyceLuke Littler v Luke WoodhouseWessel Nijman v Rob CrossTuesday September 29 – From 6pmRound OneChris Dobey v Jermaine WattimenaRyan Searle v William O'ConnorJosh Rock v Niels ZonneveldJames Wade v Joe CullenGary Anderson v Damon HetaGian van Veen v Dirk van DuijvenbodeLuke Humphries v Dave ChisnallStephen Bunting v Andrew GildingWednesday September 30 – From 7pmRound Two – Order of Play TBCLittler/Woodhouse v Aspinall/DoetsNoppert/Springer v Van Gerwen/JoycePrice/Bialecki v Smith/MenziesClayton/Ratajski v Nijman/CrossThursday October 1 – From 7pmRound Two – Order of Play TBCHumphries/Chisnall v Dobey/WattimenaRock/Zonneveld v Anderson/HetaVan Veen/Van Duijvenbode v Searle/O'ConnorWade/Cullen v Bunting/GildingFriday October 2 – From 7pmQuarter-FinalsSaturday October 3 – From 8pmSemi-FinalsSunday October 4 – From 8pmFinalWatch the World Grand Prix live on Sky Sports from September 28 to October 4.
The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports. Wade ends 10-year European title drought with victory in FlandersLatest Sky Sports deals or stream no contractListen to Sky Sports' Love the Darts podcastDefending champion Luke Littler will headline the competition in Leicester, which will see the sport's top players battle for a newly-boosted £150,000 top prize and the coveted title. There was an errorElena Rybakina beats the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open and her third Grand Slam title overall.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Luke Littler claims the Czech Darts Open win over Luke Humphries. Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen and two-time winner James Wade will also star, alongside Welsh duo Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton – who lifted the title in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
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The event uniquely requires players to begin and finish every leg on a double or the bullseye. The 32-player field features the top 16 players on the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder and the top 16 players from the ProTour Rankings yet to have qualified, as they bid to claim double-start glory. Northern Irish number one Josh Rock and two-time semi-finalist Danny Noppert will be present, while Stephen Bunting and Wessel Nijman make their Leicester returns. Around Sky Upgrade to get all of Sky Sports, including 1500 live football matches this season Not got Sky?
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