The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts is fast approaching, with the world’s leading players preparing to battle it out for one of the biggest prizes on the PDC calendar.
This year’s tournament promises to be particularly intriguing, with an expanded 48-player field, a revamped group-stage format and a record £1 million prize fund up for grabs.
Reigning champion Luke Littler returns to Wolverhampton looking to make history by securing a third consecutive Grand Slam of Darts title, but he faces a difficult assignment after being drawn alongside Beau Greaves and Niels Zonneveld in Group A.
The competition gets underway on Saturday, November 14, with the final taking place on Sunday, November 22.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts, including the dates, schedule, draw, groups, format, prize money and previous winners.
WHEN IS THE GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2026?
The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts takes place from Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 22.
The tournament will once again be staged at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton, with 48 players competing for the Eric Bristow Trophy.
The competition features nine days of action, beginning with the group stages before progressing to the knockout rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
WHAT IS THE GRAND SLAM OF DARTS FORMAT?
There is a significant change to the Grand Slam of Darts format in 2026, with the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 players.
Previously, the competition featured eight groups of four, with the top two players from each group advancing to the knockout stages.
This year, the field will be divided into 16 groups of three, with each player competing in two group matches.
Only the winner of each group will progress to the last 16, meaning there is very little room for error.
The knockout stages will then follow a straight elimination format, with the last 16 followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2026 GROUPS AND DRAW
The draw for the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts has been confirmed, with Luke Littler handed a particularly challenging group.
The defending champion will face Beau Greaves and Niels Zonneveld in Group A, while former world champion Luke Humphries has been drawn alongside Joe Cullen and Paolo Nebrida.
Three-time champion Gerwyn Price is in Group E, while Michael van Gerwen headlines Group L.
Group A
- Luke Littler
- Niels Zonneveld
- Beau Greaves
Group B
- Jermaine Wattimena
- Alan Soutar
- Lisa Ashton
Group C
- Josh Rock
- Kevin Doets
- Tommy Morris
Group D
- Stephen Bunting
- Cameron Menzies
- Raymond Smith
Group E
- Gerwyn Price
- Sebastian Bialecki
- Joe Hunt
Group F
- Ryan Searle
- Andrew Gilding
- Charlie Manby
Group G
- Jonny Clayton
- Rob Cross
- Anton Ostlund
Group H
- Wessel Nijman
- Niko Springer
- Adam Sevada
Group I
- Luke Humphries
- Joe Cullen
- Paolo Nebrida
Group J
- Luke Woodhouse
- Krzysztof Ratajski
- Tom Sykes
Group K
- James Wade
- Ricky Evans
- Cam Crabtree
Group L
- Michael van Gerwen
- Jeffrey de Graaf
- Henry Coates
Group M
- Gian van Veen
- Bradley Brooks
- Carl Sneyd
Group N
- Chris Dobey
- Martin Schindler
- Jan Schmidt
Group O
- Ross Smith
- Gabriel Clemens
- Rusty-Jake Rodriguez
Group P
- Nathan Aspinall
- Karel Sedlacek
- Maik Kuivenhoven
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2026 SCHEDULE
The opening group matches take place across the first four days of the competition, with the knockout stages beginning on Wednesday, November 18.
The semi-finals and final will take place on the closing day, Sunday, November 22.
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2026 PRIZE MONEY
There is a substantial increase in prize money for the 2026 edition, with the total prize fund rising from £650,000 to £1 million.
The eventual champion will take home £200,000, while the runner-up will receive £100,000.
WHO WON THE GRAND SLAM OF DARTS IN 2025?
Luke Littler won the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts, defeating Luke Humphries 16-11 in the final to successfully defend his title.
The victory followed his maiden triumph in 2024, when he defeated Martin Lukeman 16-3 in the final.
Littler will now attempt to become only the second player to win the competition three times in succession, following Phil Taylor, who won the inaugural three editions between 2007 and 2009.
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS PREVIOUS WINNERS
Phil Taylor remains the most successful player in the history of the competition, having lifted the trophy on six occasions.
Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price have each won the tournament three times, while Littler has two titles to his name.
The previous winners include:
- 2025: Luke Littler
- 2024: Luke Littler
- 2023: Luke Humphries
- 2022: Michael Smith
- 2021: Gerwyn Price
- 2020: Jose de Sousa
- 2019: Gerwyn Price
- 2018: Gerwyn Price
- 2017: Michael van Gerwen
- 2016: Michael van Gerwen
- 2015: Michael van Gerwen
- 2014: Phil Taylor
- 2013: Phil Taylor
- 2012: Raymond van Barneveld
- 2011: Phil Taylor
- 2010: Scott Waites
- 2009: Phil Taylor
- 2008: Phil Taylor
- 2007: Phil Taylor
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE GRAND SLAM OF DARTS 2026?
The 2026 Grand Slam of Darts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage running throughout the nine-day competition.
