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{{Short description|Annual darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation}}

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| founded           = 2026
| organiser         = International Darts Federation (IDF)
| format            = Invitation tournament
| month played      = November
| teams             = 32 players
| country           = International
| venue             = Varies
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The '''IDF Grand Slam''' is an annual professional darts tournament organised by the '''International Darts Federation''' (IDF). It is one of the federation's premier televised events and features 32 players from across the world. Qualification is determined through the IDF Order of Merit together with invitations awarded to winners of recognised major tournaments and regional championships.

Unlike traditional knockout tournaments, the Grand Slam begins with a group stage before progressing to a single-elimination bracket. The format rewards consistency across multiple matches while ensuring that the highest-ranked players receive favourable seeding.

The inaugural tournament was held in 2026.

==History==

The IDF announced the Grand Slam in 2026 as part of a wider expansion of its professional calendar. The event was designed to bring together the world's leading players, continental champions and emerging talent in a single international competition.

The tournament was introduced to complement the IDF World Championship by providing an elite invitational event during the latter stages of each season. Its combination of seeded players, group-stage play and knockout finals quickly became one of the defining formats on the IDF Tour.

==Format==

The tournament features 32 players.

Eight players qualify directly as seeded entrants based on the latest IDF Order of Merit. These players automatically advance to the knockout stage.

The remaining 24 players are drawn into six groups of four competitors.

Each group is played as a round-robin format.

* Matches are played over the best of seven legs.
* Players receive:
** 2 points for a win.
** 0 points for a loss.
* Group standings are determined by:
# Points.
# Leg difference.
# Legs won.
# Head-to-head result.
# Highest tournament average.

The top two players from each group advance to the knockout stage, joining the eight seeded players.

The knockout stage consists of:

* Round of 20
* Quarter-finals
* Semi-finals
* Final

From the knockout stage onwards, matches increase in length.

==Qualification==

Players may qualify through one or more of the following methods:

* Top eight on the IDF Order of Merit (automatic seeds).
* Winners of IDF televised major tournaments.
* Continental Championship winners.
* Regional Tour champions.
* Wildcard invitations awarded by the IDF.

If a player qualifies through multiple routes, the vacant position passes to the next eligible player on the Order of Merit.

==Prize fund==

The tournament offers one of the largest prize funds on the IDF circuit.

{| class="wikitable"
! Position
! Prize
|-
| Winner
|
|-
| Runner-up
|
|-
| Semi-finalists
|
|-
| Quarter-finalists
|
|-
| Last 20
|
|-
| Group Stage
|
|}

==Trophy==

The Grand Slam trophy is awarded annually to the tournament champion. A replica is retained by the winner, while the original trophy remains the property of the International Darts Federation.

==Media coverage==

The Grand Slam is broadcast internationally through the IDF's television and digital broadcast partners. Selected matches are also streamed live through the federation's online platforms.

==Records==

===Most titles===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Player
! Titles
! Years
|}

===Final appearances===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Player
! Finals
! Titles
|}

===Nine-dart finishes===

{| class="wikitable"
! Player
! Date
! Opponent
! Round
|}

===Highest tournament average===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Player
! Average
! Year
|}

==Results==

{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Champion
! Runner-up
! Score
! Venue
|-
| 2026
|
|
|
|
|}

==See also==

* [[IDF World Championship]]
* [[International Darts Federation]]
* [[IDF Order of Merit]]

[[Category:International Darts Federation tournaments]]
[[Category:Darts tournaments]]
[[Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2026]]
[[Category:Annual sporting events]]