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{{Infobox individual darts tournament|tournament_name=2025 Home Masters Darts Championship|image=|dates=January 3 January 6, 2025|venue=[[Darttastic]]|location=[[Blackpool]], England|organisation=[[Amateur Darts Cooperation]]|format=Legs|prize_fund=$2,500,000|winners_share=$1,250,000|nine_dart=|high_checkout=138<br>
{{Infobox individual darts tournament|tournament_name=2026 Home Masters Championship|image=|dates=April 17 April 19, 2026|venue=[[Alexandra Palace]]|location=[[Blackpool]], England|organisation=[[International Darts Federation]]|format=Sets|prize_fund=$2,500,000|winners_share=$1,250,000|nine_dart=[[Alex Brow]]|high_checkout=|winner=|prev=[[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025]]|next=}}
[[Lukas Parker]]|winner=[[Lukas Parker]]|prev=<!--[[2024 IDF World Darts Championship|2024]]-->|next=<!--[[2026 IDF World Darts Championship|2026]]-->}}


The '''2026 Home Masters Darts Championship''' is a amateur darts event taking place from 3 January 2026 to 6 January 2026. It is the [[Home Darts Championship|2nd Home Darts Championship]] to be organised by the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]] (IDF).
The '''2026 IDF Home Masters Championship''' was a professional [[darts]] tournament that took place in London, England, from 17 April 2026 to 19 April 2026. It was the [[Home Darts Championship|2nd Home Darts Championship]] to be organised by the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]].


The tournament featured 32 players. Lukas Parker is the defending champion after defeating [[Alex Brow]] in the [[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025 final]] 11–6. Both Parker and Brow are the first and second seeds respectively.
[[Lukas Parker]] was the defending champion, having defeated [[Alex Brow]] 11–6 in the 2025 final.


In the final, Brow played [[Lukas Parker]]. The match was a Best of 21 legs (or first to 11). The game started with Parker racing to 11 legs with a 5 leg lead. Brow fought back and got 3 consective legs, but Parker won 4 additional legs to make him have a 9–3 lead; Brow once again pushed harder and won 2 legs before Parker took the match with a high 110 average.
== Overview ==
The 2026 Home Masters Championship is the second edition of the tournament and was pushed from its January schedule to the April schedule.


== Overview ==
[[File:Alex Brow Image.png|thumb|Alex Brow lost in the final, making him the first runner-up in the [[Home Masters Championship]].]]
The 2026 Home Masters Darts Championship marks the second edition of the tournament. The competition is structured across two sessions, culminating in an action-packed final day on January 6. On this day, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals will all take place in a single high-stakes session, promising an intense and thrilling conclusion to the championship.
[[File:Freddie Goodwin 2016.png|thumb|The CEO of the [[Amateur Darts Cooperation]]]]
=== Format ===
=== Format ===
Unlike in the first edition, the 2026 edition will be played in sets. Each set is Best of 5 Legs.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Round
!Round
!Best of (Legs)
!Best of (Sets)
!First to (Legs)
!First to (Sets)
|-
|-
|First
|First
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|-
|-
|Second
|Second
|5
|7
|3
|-
|Third
|6
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Quarter-finals
|Quarter-finals
|7
|9
|5
|5
|-
|-
|Semi-finals
|Semi-finals
|19
|11
|10
|6
|-
|-
|Final
|Final
|21
|13
|11
|7
|-
|-
! colspan="3" |
! colspan="3" |
|-
| colspan="3" |'''Nine-dart finish'''
|}
|}


=== Ranking ===
=== Ranking ===
The rankings on the [[IDF Order of Merit]] for this inaugural competition will be based on players earning both prize money and ranking points throughout the event. Players who lose in the first round will not receive any ranking points, emphasizing the importance of advancing through the stages. As an added incentive, players achieving a 9-dart leg during the competition will earn bonus points, rewarding outstanding performances. This tournament marks the first step in establishing the ADC Order of Merit, with the results laying the foundation for future rankings and competitive opportunities.
The rankings on the [[IDF Order of Merit]] for this competition will be based on players earning both prize money throughout the event.


=== Prize money ===
=== Prize money ===
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|-
| style="text-align:center" |'''Second round losers'''
| style="text-align:center" |'''Second round losers'''
|<small>(16)</small>
|<small>(32)</small>
|$15,000
|$15,000
|-
|-
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|}


== Draw ==
== Summary ==


===Finals===
==Draw==
{{32TeamBracket
| RD1='''First round''' <br>''(best of 5 sets)''<br>17 April
| RD2='''Second round''' <br>''(best of 7 sets)''<br>17 April
| RD3='''Quarter-finals''' <br>''(best of 9 sets)''<br>18 April
| RD4='''Semi-finals''' <br>''(best of 11 sets)''<br>18 April
| RD5='''Final''' <br>''(best of 13 sets)''<br>19 April
| team-width = 250
| boldwinner = high


{{8TeamBracket
<!-- ROUND 1 -->
| RD1= {{nowrap|1='''Quarter-finals'''<br>''(First to 5 Sets)''}}
| RD1-seed01 = 1
| RD2= {{nowrap|1='''Semi-finals'''<br>''(First to 6 Sets)''}}
| RD1-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=103.44}}
| RD3= {{nowrap|1='''Final'''<br>''(First to 7 Sets)''}}
| RD1-score01 = 3
| RD1-seed02 =
| RD1-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Noah Draven|avg=91.82}}
| RD1-score02 = 1


| RD1-seed03 = 16
| RD1-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Nate Parker|avg=95.21}}
| RD1-score03 = 2
| RD1-seed04 =
| RD1-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Tanner Vaughn|avg=97.63}}
| RD1-score04 = 3


| seed-width  = 30
| RD1-seed05 = 8
| team-width  = 200
| RD1-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Harrison Lewis|avg=101.12}}
| score-width = 50
| RD1-score05 = 3
| boldwinner=high
| RD1-seed06 =
| RD1-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Cooper Maddox|avg=93.40}}
| RD1-score06 = 1


| RD1-team1  =  
| RD1-seed07 = 9
| RD1-score1 =  
| RD1-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter|avg=98.55}}
| RD1-team2  =
| RD1-score07 = 3
| RD1-score2 =
| RD1-seed08 =
| RD1-team3  =
| RD1-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Quinn|avg=90.12}}
| RD1-score3 =
| RD1-score08 = 0
| RD1-team4  =
| RD1-score4 =
| RD1-team5  =
| RD1-score5 =  
| RD1-team6  =  
| RD1-score6 =  
| RD1-team7  =  
| RD1-score7 =
| RD1-team8  =  
| RD1-score8 =  


| RD2-team1  =  
| RD1-seed09 = 4
| RD2-score1 =  
| RD1-team09 = {{PDCFlag|Lukas Parker|avg=104.01}}
| RD2-team2  =  
| RD1-score09 = 3
| RD2-score2 =  
| RD1-seed10 =
| RD2-team3  =  
| RD1-team10 = {{PDCFlag|Victor Vaughn|avg=94.73}}
| RD2-score3 =  
| RD1-score10 = 1
| RD2-team4  =  
| RD2-score4 =  


| RD3-team1  =  
| RD1-seed11 = 13
| RD3-score1 =  
| RD1-team11 = {{PDCFlag|Zachary Moorcroft|avg=97.22}}
| RD3-team2  =  
| RD1-score11 = 3
| RD3-score2 =  
| RD1-seed12 =
}}
| RD1-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Aiden Brooks|avg=95.66}}
| RD1-score12 = 2


===Top half===
| RD1-seed13 = 5
====Section 1====
| RD1-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Elias Storm|avg=102.88}}
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1-score13 = 3
| RD1= {{nowrap|1='''First round'''}}
| RD1-seed14 =
| RD2= {{nowrap|1='''Second round'''}}
| RD1-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Kyle Denton|avg=93.55}}
| RD3= {{nowrap|1='''Third round'''}}
| RD1-score14 = 1
| RD4= {{nowrap|1='''Quarter-finals'''}}


| seed-width  = 30
| RD1-seed15 = 12
| team-width  = 200
| RD1-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Blake Carter|avg=96.40}}
| score-width = 50
| RD1-score15 = 2
| boldwinner=high
| RD1-seed16 =
| RD1-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders|avg=98.02}}
| RD1-score16 = 3


| RD1-team01  = {{PDCFlag|Lukas Parker|avg=104.52}}
| RD1-seed17 = 2
| RD1-score01 = 3
| RD1-team17 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow|avg=107.76}}
| RD1-team02  = {{PDCFlag|Reed Scott|avg=92.87}}
| RD1-score17 = 3
| RD1-score02 = 2
| RD1-seed18 =
 
| RD1-team18 = {{PDCFlag|Spencer Taylor|avg=102.27}}
| RD1-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Frank James}}
| RD1-score18 = 0
| RD1-score03=
| RD1-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Caleb Daniels}}
| RD1-score04=
 
| RD1-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Xavier Baker}}
| RD1-score05=
| RD1-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Isaac Johnson}}
| RD1-score06=
 
| RD1-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Kade Owens}}
| RD1-score07=
| RD1-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Liam Nelson}}
| RD1-score08=


| RD1-team09 = {{PDCFlag|Finn Greene}}
| RD1-seed19 = 15
| RD1-score09=
| RD1-team19 = {{PDCFlag|Callum Pike|avg=96.11}}
| RD1-team10 = {{PDCFlag|Isaiah Mitchell}}
| RD1-score19 = 3
| RD1-score10=
| RD1-seed20 =
| RD1-team20 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Blackwell|avg=92.90}}
| RD1-score20 = 1


| RD1-team11 = {{PDCFlag|Kevin Lee}}
| RD1-seed21 = 7
| RD1-score11=
| RD1-team21 = {{PDCFlag|Mason Owens|avg=100.33}}
| RD1-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Brady Evans}}
| RD1-score21 = 3
| RD1-score12=
| RD1-seed22 =
| RD1-team22 = {{PDCFlag|Dylan Hayes|avg=94.02}}
| RD1-score22 = 1


| RD1-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Nathan Reeves}}
| RD1-seed23 = 10
| RD1-score13=
| RD1-team23 = {{PDCFlag|Rhys Donovan|avg=99.12}}
| RD1-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Damon Edwards}}
| RD1-score23 = 3
| RD1-score14=
| RD1-seed24 =
| RD1-team24 = {{PDCFlag|Jordan Pike|avg=96.55}}
| RD1-score24 = 2


| RD1-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Xander Young}}
| RD1-seed25 = 3
| RD1-score15=
| RD1-team25 = {{PDCFlag|Max Mad|avg=105.02}}
| RD1-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Oliver Sanders}}
| RD1-score25 = 3
| RD1-score16=
| RD1-seed26 =
| RD1-team26 = {{PDCFlag|Carter Mills|avg=92.33}}
| RD1-score26 = 0


| RD2-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Lukas Parker|avg=}}
| RD1-seed27 = 14
| RD2-score01=
| RD1-team27 = {{PDCFlag|Ryan Thomas|avg=97.10}}
| RD2-team02 =
| RD1-score27 = 3
| RD2-score02=
| RD1-seed28 =
| RD2-team03 =
| RD1-team28 = {{PDCFlag|James Porter|avg=94.88}}
| RD2-score03=
| RD1-score28 = 2
| RD2-team04 =
| RD2-score04=
| RD2-team05 =
| RD2-score05=
| RD2-team06 =
| RD2-score06=
| RD2-team07 =
| RD2-score07=
| RD2-team08 =
| RD2-score08=


| RD3-team01 =
| RD1-seed29 = 6
| RD3-score01=
| RD1-team29 = {{PDCFlag|Kai Mitchell|avg=101.66}}
| RD3-team02 =
| RD1-score29 = 3
| RD3-score02=
| RD1-seed30 =
| RD3-team03 =
| RD1-team30 = {{PDCFlag|Damon Edwards|avg=95.42}}
| RD3-score03=
| RD1-score30 = 1
| RD3-team04 =
| RD3-score04=


| RD4-team01 =
| RD1-seed31 = 11
| RD4-score01=
| RD1-team31 = {{PDCFlag|Theo Bartlett|avg=100.02}}
| RD4-team02 =
| RD1-score31 = 3
| RD4-score02=
| RD1-seed32 =
}}
| RD1-team32 = {{PDCFlag|Wyatt Walker|avg=93.55}}
| RD1-score32 = 1


====Section 2====
<!-- ROUND 2 RESULTS -->
{{16TeamBracket
| RD2-seed01 = 1
| RD1= {{nowrap|1='''First round'''<br>''(First to 2 Sets)''<br/>3 January}}
| RD2-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=105.22}}
| RD2= {{nowrap|1='''Second round'''<br>''(First to 3 Sets)''<br/>4 January}}
| RD2-score01 = 4
| RD3= {{nowrap|1='''Third round'''<br>''(First to 4 Sets)''<br/>5 January}}
| RD2-seed02 =
| RD4= {{nowrap|1='''Quarter-finals'''<br>''(First to 4 Sets)''<br>6 January}}
| RD2-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Tanner Vaughn|avg=98.44}}
| RD2-score02 = 2


| team-width = 300
| RD2-seed03 = 8
| boldwinner = high
| RD2-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Harrison Lewis|avg=101.88}}
| RD2-score03 = 3
| RD2-seed04 = 9
| RD2-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter|avg=103.11}}
| RD2-score04 = 4


| RD1-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Quinn}}
| RD2-seed05 = 4
| RD1-score01=
| RD2-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Lukas Parker|avg=104.55}}
| RD1-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow}}
| RD2-score05 = 4
| RD1-score02=
| RD2-seed06 = 13
| RD2-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Zachary Moorcroft|avg=99.32}}
| RD2-score06 = 2


| RD1-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Andy Dawson}}
| RD2-seed07 = 5
| RD1-score03=
| RD2-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Elias Storm|avg=103.40}}
| RD1-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Jonah Nelson}}
| RD2-score07 = 4
| RD1-score04=
| RD2-seed08 =
| RD2-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders|avg=97.90}}
| RD2-score08 = 1


| RD1-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Jack Lewis}}
| RD2-seed09 = 2
| RD1-score05=
| RD2-team09 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow|avg=111.81}}
| RD1-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Patrick Richards}}
| RD2-score09 = 4
| RD1-score06=
| RD2-seed10 = 15
| RD2-team10 = {{PDCFlag|Callum Pike|avg=102.55}}
| RD2-score10 = 1


| RD1-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Ryan Thomas}}
| RD2-seed11 = 7
| RD1-score07=
| RD2-team11 = {{PDCFlag|Mason Owens|avg=101.02}}
| RD1-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Wesley Adams}}
| RD2-score11 = 4
| RD1-score08=
| RD2-seed12 = 10
| RD2-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Rhys Donovan|avg=100.11}}
| RD2-score12 = 3


| RD1-team09 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders}}
| RD2-seed13 = 3
| RD1-score09=
| RD2-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Max Mad|avg=106.33}}
| RD1-team10 = {{PDCFlag|Aiden Brooks}}
| RD2-score13 = 4
| RD1-score10=
| RD2-seed14 = 14
| RD2-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Ryan Thomas|avg=98.22}}
| RD2-score14 = 1


| RD1-team11 = {{PDCFlag|Harrison Lewis}}
| RD2-seed15 = 6
| RD1-score11=
| RD2-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Kai Mitchell|avg=102.77}}
| RD1-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter}}
| RD2-score15 = 3
| RD1-score12=
| RD2-seed16 = 11
| RD2-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Theo Bartlett|avg=104.90}}
| RD2-score16 = 4


| RD1-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Eli Fletcher}}
<!-- ROUND 3 (Winners only) -->
| RD1-score13=
| RD3-seed01 = 1
| RD1-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Carter Dawson}}
| RD3-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White}}
| RD1-score14=
| RD3-seed02 = 9
| RD3-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter}}


| RD1-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Hayden Ingram}}
| RD3-seed03 = 4
| RD1-score15=
| RD3-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Lukas Parker}}
| RD1-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Logan Morgan}}
| RD3-seed04 = 5
| RD1-score16=
| RD3-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Elias Storm}}


| RD2-team01 =
| RD3-seed05 = 2
| RD2-score01=
| RD3-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow}}
| RD2-team02 =
| RD3-seed06 = 7
| RD2-score02=
| RD3-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Mason Owens}}
| RD2-team03 =
| RD2-score03=
| RD2-team04 =
| RD2-score04=
| RD2-team05 =
| RD2-score05=
| RD2-team06 =
| RD2-score06=
| RD2-team07 =
| RD2-score07=
| RD2-team08 =
| RD2-score08=


| RD3-team01 =
| RD3-seed07 = 3
| RD3-score01=
| RD3-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Max Mad}}
| RD3-team02 =
| RD3-seed08 = 11
| RD3-score02=
| RD3-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Theo Bartlett}}
| RD3-team03 =
| RD3-score03=
| RD3-team04 =
| RD3-score04=


| RD4-seed01 =
| RD4-team01 =
| RD4-team01 =
| RD4-score01=
| RD4-score01=
| RD4-seed02 =
| RD4-team02 =
| RD4-team02 =
| RD4-score02=
| RD4-score02=
| RD4-seed03 =
| RD4-team03 =
| RD4-score03=
| RD4-seed04 =
| RD4-team04 =
| RD4-score04=
| RD5-seed01 =
| RD5-team01 =
| RD5-score01=
| RD5-seed02 =
| RD5-team02 =
| RD5-score02=
}}
}}


== Highest averages ==
== Highest averages ==
This table shows all averages over 60.00 achieved by players throughout the tournament. For players with multiple high averages, this is indicated by the number in brackets.
This table shows all averages over 100.00 achieved by players throughout the tournament. For players with multiple high averages, this is indicated by the number in brackets.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
!Player
!Round
!Average
!Opponent
|-
|}
 
== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 19:43, 14 April 2026

2026 Home Masters Championship
Tournament information
DatesApril 17 — April 19, 2026
VenueAlexandra Palace
LocationBlackpool, England
Organisation(s)International Darts Federation
FormatSets
Prize fund$2,500,000
Winner's share$1,250,000
Nine-dart finishAlex Brow
«2025

The 2026 IDF Home Masters Championship was a professional darts tournament that took place in London, England, from 17 April 2026 to 19 April 2026. It was the 2nd Home Darts Championship to be organised by the International Darts Federation.

Lukas Parker was the defending champion, having defeated Alex Brow 11–6 in the 2025 final.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The 2026 Home Masters Championship is the second edition of the tournament and was pushed from its January schedule to the April schedule.

Format[edit | edit source]

Unlike in the first edition, the 2026 edition will be played in sets. Each set is Best of 5 Legs.

Round Best of (Sets) First to (Sets)
First 5 3
Second 7 4
Quarter-finals 9 5
Semi-finals 11 6
Final 13 7

Ranking[edit | edit source]

The rankings on the IDF Order of Merit for this competition will be based on players earning both prize money throughout the event.

Prize money[edit | edit source]

The total prize pool for the tournament remained at $2,500,000 million in total. Players will be given an additional $120,000 for each 9-darter achieved during the tournament.

Position (no. of players) Prize money

(Total: $2,500,000)

Winner (1) $1,250,000
Runner-up (1) $500,000
Semi-finalists (2) $125,000
Quarter-finalists (4) $60,000
Second round losers (32) $15,000
First round losers (32) $7,500
Nine-dart finish (0) $120,000

Summary[edit | edit source]

Draw[edit | edit source]

First round
(best of 5 sets)
17 April
Second round
(best of 7 sets)
17 April
Quarter-finals
(best of 9 sets)
18 April
Semi-finals
(best of 11 sets)
18 April
Final
(best of 13 sets)
19 April
               
1 Logan White 103.44 3
Noah Draven 91.82 1
1 Logan White 105.22 4
Tanner Vaughn 98.44 2
16 Nate Parker 95.21 2
Tanner Vaughn 97.63 3
1 Logan White
9 Zion Carter
8 Harrison Lewis 101.12 3
Cooper Maddox 93.40 1
8 Harrison Lewis 101.88 3
9 Zion Carter 103.11 4
9 Zion Carter 98.55 3
Owen Quinn 90.12 0
 
 
4 Lukas Parker 104.01 3
Victor Vaughn 94.73 1
4 Lukas Parker 104.55 4
13 Zachary Moorcroft 99.32 2
13 Zachary Moorcroft 97.22 3
Aiden Brooks 95.66 2
4 Lukas Parker
5 Elias Storm
5 Elias Storm 102.88 3
Kyle Denton 93.55 1
5 Elias Storm 103.40 4
Quinn Sanders 97.90 1
12 Blake Carter 96.40 2
Quinn Sanders 98.02 3
 
 
2 Alex Brow 107.76 3
Spencer Taylor 102.27 0
2 Alex Brow 111.81 4
15 Callum Pike 102.55 1
15 Callum Pike 96.11 3
Owen Blackwell 92.90 1
2 Alex Brow
7 Mason Owens
7 Mason Owens 100.33 3
Dylan Hayes 94.02 1
7 Mason Owens 101.02 4
10 Rhys Donovan 100.11 3
10 Rhys Donovan 99.12 3
Jordan Pike 96.55 2
 
 
3 Max Mad 105.02 3
Carter Mills 92.33 0
3 Max Mad 106.33 4
14 Ryan Thomas 98.22 1
14 Ryan Thomas 97.10 3
James Porter 94.88 2
3 Max Mad
11 Theo Bartlett
6 Kai Mitchell 101.66 3
Damon Edwards 95.42 1
6 Kai Mitchell 102.77 3
11 Theo Bartlett 104.90 4
11 Theo Bartlett 100.02 3
Wyatt Walker 93.55 1

Highest averages[edit | edit source]

This table shows all averages over 100.00 achieved by players throughout the tournament. For players with multiple high averages, this is indicated by the number in brackets.

References[edit | edit source]