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 The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field, with all prize money earned contributing toward the IDF Order of Merit and influencing qualification and seeding positions for future IDF-sanctioned tournaments.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>
 == Background ==
 The International Darts Open was introduced as a flagship global event within the IDF calendar with the objective of expanding the federation’s presence beyond its traditional major championships and providing a high-profile platform for both established professionals and emerging international players. The tournament was designed to operate as a standalone ranking event, distinct in identity and structure, while still carrying significant Order of Merit implications, positioning it as a competitive and commercial centrepiece of the mid-season darts calendar.<ref name="EventOrigins">International Darts Federation. "International Darts Open: Strategic Objectives and Long-Term Vision." IDF development briefing, 2025.</ref>
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 Commercially, the introduction of Apex Energy as title sponsor marks a significant departure from the 2025 edition, which operated without a naming partner. The sponsorship agreement was described by the IDF as a pivotal step in establishing the International Darts Open as a commercially sustainable major event, with increased financial backing contributing directly to the expanded prize fund and enhanced broadcast production standards. Organisers stated that the revised commercial model was intended to align the tournament more closely with established elite-level events on the international darts calendar.<ref name="SponsorshipImpact">International Darts Federation. "Commercial Expansion of the International Darts Open." IDF commercial strategy update, March 2026.</ref>
-Entering the 2026 edition, the International Darts Open is positioned as both a continuation and an evolution of the tournament’s original concept, balancing stability with targeted innovation. With a defending champion who also holds the sport’s highest individual honour, a refined competitive structure, and increased commercial investment, the event has been framed by organisers as a defining test of competitive hierarchy within the 2026 season, with outcomes expected to carry lasting implications for rankings, rivalries, and the broader competitive landscape of professional darts.<ref name="2026Context">International Darts Federation. "2026 International Darts Open: Competitive Context and Expectations." IDF season preview, May 2026.</ref>
+Entering the 2026 edition, the International Darts Open is positioned as both a continuation and an evolution of the tournament’s original concept, balancing stability with targeted innovation. With a defending champion who also holds the sport’s highest individual honour, a refined competitive structure, and increased commercial investment, the event has been framed by organisers as a defining test of competitive hierarchy within the 2026 season, with outcomes expected to carry lasting implications for rankings, rivalries, and the broader competitive landscape of professional darts.<ref name="2026Context">International Darts Federa
-== Overview ==
+On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>
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 == Players ==
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 == References ==
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	The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026, with competition ~~held~~ over ten ~~consecutive~~ days at Alexandra Palace in London, England.		The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026, with competition staged over ten days at Alexandra Palace in London, England.

	The tournament will be ~~staged~~ under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field ~~drawn from multiple qualification routes~~, with all prize money earned contributing toward the IDF Order of Merit and influencing qualification and seeding positions for future IDF-sanctioned tournaments.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>		The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field, with all prize money earned contributing toward the IDF Order of Merit and influencing qualification and seeding positions for future IDF-sanctioned tournaments.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>

	== ~~Overview~~ ==		== Background ==

	=~~== Venue ===~~		The International Darts Open was introduced as a flagship global event within the IDF calendar with the objective of expanding the federation’s presence beyond its traditional major championships and providing a high-profile platform for both established professionals and emerging international players. The tournament was designed to operate as a standalone ranking event, distinct in identity and structure, while still carrying significant Order of Merit implications, positioning it as a competitive and commercial centrepiece of the mid-season darts calendar.<ref name="EventOrigins">International Darts Federation. "International Darts Open: Strategic Objectives and Long-Term Vision." IDF development briefing, 2025.</ref>

	~~On 10 March~~ 2026, the International Darts ~~Federation~~ confirmed that the tournament ~~will be held~~ at ~~Alexandra Palace in London~~, ~~England~~.<ref name="~~VenueAnnouncement~~">International Darts Federation. "~~Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026~~ International Darts Open." ~~Official~~ IDF ~~announcement~~, ~~10 March~~ 2026.</ref>		The 2026 edition represents the second staging of the International Darts Open, following its inaugural running in 2025. Organisers described the first edition as a proof-of-concept event, with operational elements deliberately kept conservative to evaluate scheduling demands, broadcast performance, and player workload. In response to post-event reviews and consultation with players, officials, and broadcast partners, the IDF confirmed that the 2026 tournament would undergo a series of refinements aimed at increasing competitive depth, improving scheduling balance, and enhancing the overall prestige of the event.<ref name="Post2025Review">International Darts Federation. "Post-Event Review: 2025 International Darts Open." IDF internal report, January 2026.</ref>

	~~Alexandra Palace was selected following an internal venue review process that assessed spectator capacity, broadcast infrastructure, player facilities~~, and ~~international accessibility~~. ~~Organisers cited~~ the ~~venue’s proven ability to host large~~-~~scale, multi-session darts events~~ and ~~its strong historical association with televised professional darts~~ as ~~key factors in~~ the ~~decision~~, with the 2026 International Darts Open ~~marking the first time the tournament has been staged at the venue~~.		A key narrative entering the 2026 tournament is the status of Logan White, who enters the event as both the reigning International Darts Open champion and the current IDF World Champion. White captured the inaugural International Darts Open title in 2025 following a sustained run of high-level performances and subsequently consolidated his position at the top of the sport by securing the World Championship later that season. His dual status has positioned him as the central figure of the 2026 tournament build-up, with organisers and media highlighting his presence as a benchmark against which the rest of the field will be measured.<ref name="WhiteChampion">International Darts Federation. "Logan White Confirmed as Reigning Champion Ahead of 2026 International Darts Open." IDF media release, April 2026.</ref>

	=~~== Format ===~~		The IDF confirmed that the 2026 event would differ structurally from the 2025 edition in several notable respects, most prominently through an expanded competitive emphasis on later rounds and a revised draw and scheduling framework. While the overall field size remains unchanged at 128 players, match pacing, session allocation, and progression intervals have been adjusted to reduce competitive congestion and ensure more consistent rest periods for players advancing deep into the tournament, addressing concerns raised during the previous edition.<ref name="StructuralChanges">International Darts Federation. "Structural Adjustments Introduced for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition circular, April 2026.</ref>

	The tournament ~~format and match structure were confirmed~~ on ~~1 April 2026~~.<ref name="~~FormatReveal~~">International Darts Federation. "~~Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026~~ International Darts Open." ~~Official~~ IDF ~~statement~~, ~~1 April~~ 2026.</ref>		Commercially, the introduction of Apex Energy as title sponsor marks a significant departure from the 2025 edition, which operated without a naming partner. The sponsorship agreement was described by the IDF as a pivotal step in establishing the International Darts Open as a commercially sustainable major event, with increased financial backing contributing directly to the expanded prize fund and enhanced broadcast production standards. Organisers stated that the revised commercial model was intended to align the tournament more closely with established elite-level events on the international darts calendar.<ref name="SponsorshipImpact">International Darts Federation. "Commercial Expansion of the International Darts Open." IDF commercial strategy update, March 2026.</ref>

	~~All matches will be played~~ as ~~games~~ of ~~501 using a set format~~, with ~~match lengths increasing progressively as the tournament advances~~. ~~Early-round matches will be contested over shorter set distances to accommodate~~ the ~~large field size~~, ~~while later rounds will feature extended formats designed to reward consistency~~ and ~~stamina~~, ~~culminating in~~ a ~~best-~~of~~-11-sets final~~. ~~As with all~~ IDF~~-sanctioned events, all matches must be won by finishing on a double~~, ~~with standard tie-break procedures applied where necessary~~.		Entering the 2026 edition, the International Darts Open is positioned as both a continuation and an evolution of the tournament’s original concept, balancing stability with targeted innovation. With a defending champion who also holds the sport’s highest individual honour, a refined competitive structure, and increased commercial investment, the event has been framed by organisers as a defining test of competitive hierarchy within the 2026 season, with outcomes expected to carry lasting implications for rankings, rivalries, and the broader competitive landscape of professional darts.<ref name="2026Context">International Darts Federation. "2026 International Darts Open: Competitive Context and Expectations." IDF season preview, May 2026.</ref>

	=== ~~Prize money~~ ===		== Overview ==
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	On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed a total prize fund of $2,500,000, with all prize money counting toward the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="PrizeFundReveal">International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.</ref>

	The tournament winner will receive $500,000, with the remaining prize money distributed across the field based on finishing position. Organisers stated that the prize structure was designed to provide meaningful financial returns across all rounds of the competition, particularly for players progressing beyond the early stages, with a full prize money breakdown scheduled for publication closer to the start of the tournament.<ref name="PrizeDistribution">International Darts Federation. "Prize Money Distribution Framework for Major IDF Events." IDF competition guidelines, April 2026.<~~/ref~~>

	== Players ==		== Players ==
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	~~=== Field composition ===~~

	~~The 128-player field was formally confirmed on 18 April 2026.~~<~~ref name="FieldConfirm">International Darts Federation. "128~~-~~Player Field Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition update, 18 April 2026.</ref>~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="text~~-~~align:center"~~
	~~! Qualification route !!~~ Players
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	~~\| IDF Order of Merit (Top 32) \|\| 32~~
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	~~\| Pro Tour qualifiers \|\| 48~~
	\|-
	~~\| International qualifiers \|\| 32~~
	\|-
	~~\| Host nation qualifiers \|\| 16~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Total''' \|\| '''128'''~~
	\|}

	~~=== Seeding ===~~

	~~On 22 April 2026~~, ~~the IDF confirmed the~~ seeding ~~system for the tournament.<ref name="SeedingConfirm">International Darts Federation. "Seeding Criteria Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition notice, 22 April 2026.</ref>~~

	The top 32 players on the IDF Order of Merit following the April 2026 rankings cutoff will be seeded and placed in fixed positions within the draw. Seeded players will be arranged to avoid meeting one another until the later stages of the competition, in line with IDF regulations governing major televised events. The remaining 96 players will be drawn at random, subject to standard geographic and tour-based separation rules designed to prevent early-round clustering of qualifiers from the same pathway.<ref name="SeedingRules">International Darts Federation. "Seeding Regulations for Major IDF Tournaments." IDF rulebook, 2026 edition.</ref>

	~~=== Draw and schedule ===~~

	The draw procedure and session schedule style were announced on 25 April 2026.<ref name="DrawStyle">International Darts Federation. "Draw Procedure and Schedule Format Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF media release, ~~25 April 2026.</ref>~~

	~~The tournament draw will be conducted as a full random knockout draw, with seeded players allocated to predetermined positions and unseeded players drawn into the remaining slots. The~~ draw ~~will be made in advance of the tournament~~ and ~~published in full, with no reseeding applied at any stage. Organisers confirmed that the tournament~~ schedule ~~will follow a multi~~-session daily format, with afternoon and evening sessions used throughout the event to accommodate the large field size and international broadcast requirements, while later rounds will be staged across extended single-session match blocks to ensure competitive balance and consistent playing conditions.<ref name="DrawRules">International Darts Federation. "Draw and Bracket Procedures." IDF technical regulations, 2026.</ref><ref name="ScheduleFormat">International Darts Federation. "Session Scheduling Framework for Major Events." IDF operations bulletin, April 2026.</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

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	The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026.		The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026, with competition held over ten consecutive days at Alexandra Palace in London, England.

	The tournament will be staged under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field, with prize money contributing to the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>		The tournament will be staged under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field drawn from multiple qualification routes, with all prize money earned contributing toward the IDF Order of Merit and influencing qualification and seeding positions for future IDF-sanctioned tournaments.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>		On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>

	Alexandra Palace was selected ~~due to its~~ capacity, broadcast infrastructure, and ~~established~~ association with ~~major~~ professional darts ~~events. The~~ 2026 International Darts Open ~~will mark~~ the first time the tournament has been staged at the venue.		Alexandra Palace was selected following an internal venue review process that assessed spectator capacity, broadcast infrastructure, player facilities, and international accessibility. Organisers cited the venue’s proven ability to host large-scale, multi-session darts events and its strong historical association with televised professional darts as key factors in the decision, with the 2026 International Darts Open marking the first time the tournament has been staged at the venue.

	=== Format ===		=== Format ===
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	The tournament format and match structure were confirmed on 1 April 2026.<ref name="FormatReveal">International Darts Federation. "Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF statement, 1 April 2026.</ref>		The tournament format and match structure were confirmed on 1 April 2026.<ref name="FormatReveal">International Darts Federation. "Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF statement, 1 April 2026.</ref>

	All matches will be played as games of 501 using a set format~~. Match~~ lengths ~~will increase~~ as the tournament ~~progresses~~, culminating in a best-of-11-sets final. ~~All~~ matches must be won by finishing on a double.		All matches will be played as games of 501 using a set format, with match lengths increasing progressively as the tournament advances. Early-round matches will be contested over shorter set distances to accommodate the large field size, while later rounds will feature extended formats designed to reward consistency and stamina, culminating in a best-of-11-sets final. As with all IDF-sanctioned events, all matches must be won by finishing on a double, with standard tie-break procedures applied where necessary.

	=== Prize money ===		=== Prize money ===
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	On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed a total prize fund of $2,500,000, with all prize money counting toward the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="PrizeFundReveal">International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.</ref>		On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed a total prize fund of $2,500,000, with all prize money counting toward the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="PrizeFundReveal">International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.</ref>

	The tournament winner will receive $500,000, with remaining prize money distributed across the field based on finishing position. A full prize money breakdown is scheduled ~~to be published prior~~ to the start of the tournament.<ref name="PrizeDistribution">International Darts Federation. "Prize Money Distribution Framework for Major IDF Events." IDF competition guidelines, April 2026.</ref>		The tournament winner will receive $500,000, with the remaining prize money distributed across the field based on finishing position. Organisers stated that the prize structure was designed to provide meaningful financial returns across all rounds of the competition, particularly for players progressing beyond the early stages, with a full prize money breakdown scheduled for publication closer to the start of the tournament.<ref name="PrizeDistribution">International Darts Federation. "Prize Money Distribution Framework for Major IDF Events." IDF competition guidelines, April 2026.</ref>

	== Players ==		== Players ==
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	=== Field composition ===		=== Field composition ===

	The 128-player field was confirmed on 18 April 2026.<ref name="FieldConfirm">International Darts Federation. "128-Player Field Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition update, 18 April 2026.</ref>		The 128-player field was formally confirmed on 18 April 2026.<ref name="FieldConfirm">International Darts Federation. "128-Player Field Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition update, 18 April 2026.</ref>

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	=== Seeding ===		=== Seeding ===

	~~The top 32 players from~~ the IDF ~~Order of Merit following~~ the ~~April 2026 rankings cutoff will be seeded~~ for the tournament.<ref name="~~SeedingRules~~">International Darts Federation. "Seeding ~~Regulations~~ for ~~Major IDF Tournaments~~." IDF ~~rulebook~~, 2026 ~~edition~~.</ref>		On 22 April 2026, the IDF confirmed the seeding system for the tournament.<ref name="SeedingConfirm">International Darts Federation. "Seeding Criteria Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition notice, 22 April 2026.</ref>

	~~Seeded~~ players will be placed in the draw to avoid meeting one another until the later stages of the competition, in ~~accordance~~ with IDF ~~draw~~ regulations.<ref name="~~DrawRules~~">International Darts Federation. "~~Draw and Bracket Procedures~~." IDF ~~technical regulations~~, 2026.</ref>		The top 32 players on the IDF Order of Merit following the April 2026 rankings cutoff will be seeded and placed in fixed positions within the draw. Seeded players will be arranged to avoid meeting one another until the later stages of the competition, in line with IDF regulations governing major televised events. The remaining 96 players will be drawn at random, subject to standard geographic and tour-based separation rules designed to prevent early-round clustering of qualifiers from the same pathway.<ref name="SeedingRules">International Darts Federation. "Seeding Regulations for Major IDF Tournaments." IDF rulebook, 2026 edition.</ref>

	=== ~~Qualification~~ ===		=== Draw and schedule ===

	~~Qualification events will be held across multiple regions between~~ April ~~and May~~ 2026~~, with places allocated through international tours and regional circuits~~.<ref name="~~QualEvents~~">International Darts Federation. "International ~~Qualification Events Schedule Released~~." IDF ~~tour bulletin~~, April 2026.</ref>		The draw procedure and session schedule style were announced on 25 April 2026.<ref name="DrawStyle">International Darts Federation. "Draw Procedure and Schedule Format Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF media release, 25 April 2026.</ref>

	~~Host nation qualifying places~~ will be ~~awarded through UK~~-~~based~~ IDF ~~events held during the 2025–26 season~~.<ref name="~~HostQual~~">International Darts Federation. "~~Host Nation Allocation Criteria~~." IDF ~~domestic competition notice~~, April 2026.</ref>		The tournament draw will be conducted as a full random knockout draw, with seeded players allocated to predetermined positions and unseeded players drawn into the remaining slots. The draw will be made in advance of the tournament and published in full, with no reseeding applied at any stage. Organisers confirmed that the tournament schedule will follow a multi-session daily format, with afternoon and evening sessions used throughout the event to accommodate the large field size and international broadcast requirements, while later rounds will be staged across extended single-session match blocks to ensure competitive balance and consistent playing conditions.<ref name="DrawRules">International Darts Federation. "Draw and Bracket Procedures." IDF technical regulations, 2026.</ref><ref name="ScheduleFormat">International Darts Federation. "Session Scheduling Framework for Major Events." IDF operations bulletin, April 2026.</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

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	The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026.		The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026.

	The tournament will be ~~held~~ under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s ~~debut~~ involvement in a major international darts event. The ~~event~~ will feature a 128-player knockout field ~~competing for ranking points and~~ prize money contributing to the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy ~~Media Release~~, 3 March 2026.</ref>		The tournament will be staged under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s first involvement as a title partner for a major international darts event. The competition will feature a 128-player knockout field, with prize money contributing to the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy media release, 3 March 2026.</ref>

	== Venue ==		== Overview ==

			=== Venue ===

	On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>		On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>

	Alexandra Palace ~~is an established venue in professional darts and~~ was selected due to its ~~seating~~ capacity, broadcast infrastructure, and ~~history of hosting~~ major ~~international sporting~~ events. The 2026 International Darts Open will mark the first time the venue ~~has hosted this tournament~~.		Alexandra Palace was selected due to its capacity, broadcast infrastructure, and established association with major professional darts events. The 2026 International Darts Open will mark the first time the tournament has been staged at the venue.

	== Format ==		=== Format ===

	~~On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed the~~ tournament format and match structure.<ref name="FormatReveal">International Darts Federation. "Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF statement, 1 April 2026.</ref>		The tournament format and match structure were confirmed on 1 April 2026.<ref name="FormatReveal">International Darts Federation. "Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF statement, 1 April 2026.</ref>

	All matches will be played as games of 501 using a set format. ~~Early-round matches~~ will ~~be played over shorter distances, with match lengths increasing~~ as the tournament progresses~~. The final will be contested over~~ a best-of-11-sets ~~format~~. All matches must be won by finishing on a double.		All matches will be played as games of 501 using a set format. Match lengths will increase as the tournament progresses, culminating in a best-of-11-sets final. All matches must be won by finishing on a double.

	== Prize money ==		=== Prize money ===

	~~The~~ total prize fund ~~for the tournament was confirmed on 1 April 2026 as~~ $2,500,000, with all prize money counting toward the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="PrizeFundReveal">International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.</ref>		On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed a total prize fund of $2,500,000, with all prize money counting toward the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="PrizeFundReveal">International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.</ref>

	The tournament winner will receive $500,000, with remaining prize money distributed across the field based on finishing position. A ~~detailed~~ prize breakdown is ~~expected~~ to be published ~~closer~~ to the start of the ~~event~~.		The tournament winner will receive $500,000, with remaining prize money distributed across the field based on finishing position. A full prize money breakdown is scheduled to be published prior to the start of the tournament.<ref name="PrizeDistribution">International Darts Federation. "Prize Money Distribution Framework for Major IDF Events." IDF competition guidelines, April 2026.</ref>

	== Players ==		== Players ==

	The ~~tournament will feature a~~ 128-player ~~knockout~~ field, ~~consisting~~ of ~~seeded~~ players from the IDF Order of Merit ~~alongside~~ international and regional ~~qualifiers~~.<ref name="~~FieldReveal~~">International Darts Federation. "~~128-Player Field Confirmed for 2026~~ International ~~Darts Open~~." IDF ~~competition update~~, 1 April 2026.</ref>		=== Field composition ===

			The 128-player field was confirmed on 18 April 2026.<ref name="FieldConfirm">International Darts Federation. "128-Player Field Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition update, 18 April 2026.</ref>

			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			! Qualification route !! Players
			\|-
			\| IDF Order of Merit (Top 32) \|\| 32
			\|-
			\| Pro Tour qualifiers \|\| 48
			\|-
			\| International qualifiers \|\| 32
			\|-
			\| Host nation qualifiers \|\| 16
			\|-
			\| '''Total''' \|\| '''128'''
			\|}

			=== Seeding ===

			The top 32 players from the IDF Order of Merit following the April 2026 rankings cutoff will be seeded for the tournament.<ref name="SeedingRules">International Darts Federation. "Seeding Regulations for Major IDF Tournaments." IDF rulebook, 2026 edition.</ref>

			Seeded players will be placed in the draw to avoid meeting one another until the later stages of the competition, in accordance with IDF draw regulations.<ref name="DrawRules">International Darts Federation. "Draw and Bracket Procedures." IDF technical regulations, 2026.</ref>

			=== Qualification ===

			Qualification events will be held across multiple regions between April and May 2026, with places allocated through international tours and regional circuits.<ref name="QualEvents">International Darts Federation. "International Qualification Events Schedule Released." IDF tour bulletin, April 2026.</ref>

	~~Further details regarding qualification pathways and seeding criteria are expected to~~ be ~~announced in subsequent updates~~.		Host nation qualifying places will be awarded through UK-based IDF events held during the 2025–26 season.<ref name="HostQual">International Darts Federation. "Host Nation Allocation Criteria." IDF domestic competition notice, April 2026.</ref>

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 The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026.
-The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s debut involvement in a major international darts event. Further details regarding the tournament format, prize fund, and qualification structure are expected to be announced ahead of the event.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.</ref>
+The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s debut involvement in a major international darts event. The event will feature a 128-player knockout field competing for ranking points and prize money contributing to the IDF Order of Merit.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.</ref>
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 Alexandra Palace is an established venue in professional darts and was selected due to its seating capacity, broadcast infrastructure, and history of hosting major international sporting events. The 2026 International Darts Open will mark the first time the venue has hosted this tournament.
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	The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on ~~'''~~3 March 2026~~'''~~ and is scheduled to take place from ~~'''~~12 to 21 June 2026~~'''~~.		The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on 3 March 2026 and is scheduled to take place from 12 to 21 June 2026.

	The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. ~~'''~~Apex Energy~~'''~~ was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s debut involvement in a major international darts event. Further details regarding the ~~venue,~~ tournament format, prize fund, and qualification structure are expected to be announced ~~in the lead-up to~~ the event.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.</ref>		The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. Apex Energy was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s debut involvement in a major international darts event. Further details regarding the tournament format, prize fund, and qualification structure are expected to be announced ahead of the event.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.</ref>

			== Venue ==

			On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.<ref name="VenueAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.</ref>

			Alexandra Palace is an established venue in professional darts and was selected due to its seating capacity, broadcast infrastructure, and history of hosting major international sporting events. The 2026 International Darts Open will mark the first time the venue has hosted this tournament.

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|sponsor = Apex Energy
|status = Upcoming
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The '''2026 International Darts Open''' is an upcoming professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF). The event was officially announced on '''3 March 2026''' and is scheduled to take place from '''12 to 21 June 2026'''.

The tournament will be held under IDF sanction and will form part of the 2026 IDF darts season. '''Apex Energy''' was confirmed as the tournament’s title sponsor, marking the company’s debut involvement in a major international darts event. Further details regarding the venue, tournament format, prize fund, and qualification structure are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the event.<ref name="IDFAnnouncement">International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.</ref><ref name="ApexSponsor">Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.</ref>

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