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{{Use Australian English|date=May 2026}}
'''''Major Titles (x2)'''''
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{{IDF Darts Player
| '''World Championship''' | [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]]
| name = Alex Brow
| '''Premier League'''     | [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]]
| image = [[File:AlexBrowImage2026_img.png|250px]]
<!--| '''World Matchplay'''     | Runner-up: [[2025 IDF World Matchplay|2025]]-->
| caption = Brow in 2026
 
| full_name = Alex Brow
| nickname = The Fluke
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|10|19|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| hometown = [[Sydney]], Australia
 
| since = 2015
| darts = 23g Winmau Duel Lord Gen 1
| laterality = Right-handed
| music = "Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man
 
| currentrank = World No. 1 (as of 22 July 2026)
| World Championship = '''Winner (1)''': [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]]
| HMC = Runner-up: [[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025]], [[2026 Home Masters Championship|2026]]
| Premier League = '''Winner (2)''': [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]], [[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|2026]]
| Matchplay = '''Winner (1)''': [[2026 IDF World Matchplay|2026]]
| Grand Prix =  
| European = '''Winner (1)''': [[2025 IDF European Championship|2025]]
| Grand Slam = '''Winner (1)''': [[2025 IDF Grand Slam of Darts|2025]]
| T16 Shootout = '''Winner (1)''': [[2026 IDF Top 16 Shootout|2026]]
| PC Finals =
 
<!-- ================= TITLES ================= -->
| majors = 7
| titles = 13
 
<!-- ================= CAREER ================= -->
| careerrecord =
| careerprizemoney =£814,000 (as of May 2026)
 
| updated = Updated July 2026
}}
}}
'''Alex Brow''' (born 19 October 2004) is an Australian professional [[darts]] player who competes in [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events. He is currently ranked world number one on the [[IDF Order of Merit]]. Brow is a former [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Champion]], having won the title in [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]], and is a two-time [[IDF Darts Premier League]] champion, winning the competition in [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]] and [[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|2026]]. He has also won the [[IDF European Championship]], the [[IDF Grand Slam of Darts]], [[2026 IDF World Matchplay|World Matchplay]] and the [[IDF Top 16 Shootout]].


'''''Pro Tour (x4)'''''
Brow emerged as one of the leading players in the IDF during the 2025 season. In his first year as a full professional, he won the IDF World Darts Championship on debut, becoming the second player after [[Max Mad]] to win the tournament in his first appearance. Later that year, he added the Premier League, the European Championship and the Grand Slam, while also winning several Pro Tour and World Series-style titles in Australia and New Zealand. His rapid rise contributed to increased mainstream attention for darts in Australia and made him one of the IDF's most prominent players.
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| '''Australian Open''' | [[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship|2025]]
| '''New Zealand Open''' | [[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship|2025]]
| '''Melbourne Slam''' | [[2025 IDF Melbourne Slam|2025]]
| '''Sydney Challenge''' | [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge|2025]]
}}|medaltemplates=<!-- Add if IDF ever has national medals or international representation -->}}'''Alex Brow''' (born 19 October 2004) is an English professional darts player who competes in [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]] (IDF) events, where he is currently the [[IDF Order of Merit|world number two]], where he is the reigning is the reigning [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Champion]], having won the [[2025 IDF Darts World Championship|2025 World Championship]]. Nicknamed "'''the Fluke'''", Brow has only won one other major televised title with the [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025 Premier League]]. In 2025, he won [[IDF World Darts Championship|World Championship]], the [[IDF Darts Premier League|Premier League]], the [[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship|Australian Open Darts Championship]], then the [[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship|New Zealand Open Darts Championship]], then he reached the final and lost in the [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown|IDF Hobart Throwdown]] to [[Max Mad]]; he won the [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge|IDF Sydney Challenge]] defeating Mad 8–5. He has won a total of 6 IDF titles, he has won four Pro Tour titles.


In his debut year, Brow won the [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship]], becoming the second player to win the title after [[Max Mad]] won twice in a row. Brow has hit three televised nine-dart finishes in his career, he achieved his first on his way to win the world title during his semi-final match against [[Gage Kelly]]. His second one was in the [[2025 IDF Brisbane Open]] against Mason Owens in the quarter-finals, a match he lost 4–6. His third one was against Elias Storm in the [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge]], a title he went on and won.
As of May 2026, Brow has won 12 senior IDF titles, including six major titles. He has also reached two finals of the [[Home Masters Championship]], finishing runner-up in both 2025 and 2026. He briefly held the world number one ranking from 2 January 2025 to 9 April 2025 before being overtaken by [[Logan White]] following the early 2026 ranking cycle. He regained the position on 22 July 2026 following his 2026 World Matchplay win.


Due to his success in his debut year, Brow has been given the "Most Skilled Upcoming" (MSU) award from the IDF board. Named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and finishing as runner-up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2025, his rise to prominence at age 20 led to an increased interest in the sport.
Brow is known for his quick scoring rhythm, compact throwing action and strong finishing under pressure. He has achieved eight televised [[nine-dart finish]]es in IDF competition, including one during the semi-finals of the 2025 IDF World Darts Championship and two in the same match at the [[2026 IDF Brisbane Open]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Alex Brow was born on 19 October 2004 to parents who previously played darts at leagues around their home town in [[England]]. Brow began playing darts in 2014 after he took interest. He took it seriously shortly after in 2015 and turned professional in 2019.
Alex Brow was born on 19 October 2004 in Sydney, New South Wales. He began playing darts at the age of five and was introduced to the sport through local social darts events. Brow has said that his early interest came from watching televised darts and from playing informal games at home before joining junior-level competitions.
 
Brow hit his first 180 shortly after taking up the game and later recorded his first nine-dart finish at the age of 14. During his teenage years, he competed in local and regional events in New South Wales, developing a reputation for heavy scoring but also for occasional inconsistency on doubles. Before entering the IDF system, he played in non-televised Australian competitions and smaller exhibition events.


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== 2025 ===
Brow started playing professional darts events under the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]], starting with the [[2025 Home Masters Dart Championship]]. He played against [[Tanner Vaughn]], who he outplayed with with a 2–0 win, with a low average of 43.36. His second game was against [[Felix Grant]], with Brow once again winning with 3–0, this time with a 79.11 average, the highest of the Home Masters Championship of 2025.


Brow entered the [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship]] as the second seed and began his campaign against Chase Foster, securing a dominant 4–0 victory with a steady 91.53 average. In the third round, he maintained his momentum with another straight-sets win, defeating Lukas Parker 4–0 while averaging 96.83. The fourth round saw Brow face the in-form Zion Carter, where he dropped his first set of the tournament but responded emphatically, winning 4–1 with a tournament-high average of 110.68. In the quarter-finals, Brow faced his toughest test yet against the two-time defending champion, Max Mad. Rising to the occasion, Brow produced one of the standout performances of the event, winning 5–1 with a 109.75 average to reach the first semi-final of his career. There, he met Gage Kelly, a consistent high-scorer throughout the tournament. Brow continued his superb run, dispatching Kelly 6–1 with a 105.02 average to reach the final on debut. In the championship match, Brow faced Logan White — another standout performer who had only dropped a handful of sets en route to the final. Despite White averaging an impressive 108.98, Brow held his nerve and delivered when it mattered most. With a clinical 106.91 average, he claimed a 7–4 victory to become the 2025 IDF World Champion. The win made Brow only the second player in history to win the title on debut, following in the footsteps of Max Mad.
=== 2025: Breakthrough and world title ===
Brow began competing regularly in professional IDF events during the 2025 season. His first major appearance came at the [[2025 Home Masters Championship]], where he reached the final. In his opening match, he defeated [[Tanner Vaughn]] 2–0 despite recording a low average, before improving in later rounds with victories over [[Felix Grant]] and other seeded players. Brow finished runner-up to [[Lukas Parker]] in the final, but the run established him as a player capable of competing in televised events.
 
Brow entered the [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship]] as the second seed. He began the tournament with a 4–0 win over [[Chase Foster]], averaging 91.53. In the third round, he defeated [[Lukas Parker]] 4–0 with a 96.83 average. His fourth-round match against [[Zion Carter]] was the first time he dropped a set in the tournament, but Brow still won 4–1 and produced a tournament-high average of 110.68.
 
In the quarter-finals, Brow faced two-time defending champion Max Mad. Brow won 5–1 with a 109.75 average, ending Mad's defence and reaching his first World Championship semi-final. He then defeated [[Gage Kelly]] 6–1 in the semi-finals, averaging 105.02 and recording a televised nine-dart finish. In the final, Brow beat Logan White 7–4 with a 106.91 average to claim his first world title. The victory made him the second player to win the IDF World Championship on debut.
 
Brow's world title immediately lifted him into the top level of the IDF Order of Merit and made him one of the leading names in Australian darts. His performances across the latter stages of the World Championship were praised for their scoring power, particularly his wins over Mad, Kelly and White.
 
=== 2025 Premier League ===
Brow made his debut in the [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League]], which was played across a 14-night league phase followed by play-offs at [[The O2 Arena]] in London. He entered as one of the highest-ranked players on the IDF Order of Merit and quickly became the strongest player of the league stage.
 
Brow won seven nightly titles during the campaign. His first came on the opening night in Rotterdam, where he defeated [[Jaxon Reid]] 6–3 in the final. Further nightly victories followed in Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Rotterdam and Birmingham again. He also reached three additional nightly finals, losing twice to White and once to [[Rhys Sullivan]].
 
Across the league stage, Brow finished top of the table with 48 points, ten clear of White. He recorded 36 match wins from 45 matches played and finished with the best legs difference in the field. His consistency across the league phase made him the favourite entering the play-offs.
 
In the semi-finals, Brow defeated Reid 10–5 to set up a final against White. In the final, Brow won 11–8 to secure his first Premier League title. The victory gave him a second major title of the season and confirmed his status as the leading player of the 2025 campaign.


At the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay, Brow reached the quarter-finals and delivered one of the tournament’s standout performances, averaging over 108 across three matches. Entering as the number two seed, Brow opened with a high-quality 11–9 win over Isaac Johnson, producing a 112.45 average to edge out his opponent’s 111.20. He followed up with a dominant 11–6 victory against Zane Adams, averaging 114.29—one of the highest in Matchplay history. In the quarter-finals, Brow lost to Aiden Brooks 14–16 in another high-scoring contest. Although denied a place in the semi-finals, Brow’s consistency and scoring power further cemented his status as one of the sport’s premier talents.
=== 2025 World Matchplay and Pro Tour titles ===
At the [[2025 IDF World Matchplay]], Brow reached the quarter-finals. He began with an 11–9 victory over [[Isaac Johnson]], averaging 112.45. He then defeated [[Zane Adams]] 11–6 with a 114.29 average, one of the highest averages recorded at the tournament. Brow's run ended in the quarter-finals, where he lost 16–14 to [[Aiden Brooks]] in a high-scoring match.


On 18 August, Brow was confirmed as one of the 16 participants in a newly established major tournament, exclusive to the top 16 players on the IDF Order of Merit, where he entered as the second seed. He suffered an early exit, losing 1–2 to Kai Mitchell in his opening match. Following the defeat, Brow took to social media to express his displeasure with the crowd’s behavior towards both himself and Mitchell, while also wishing his opponent well. Mitchell went on to win the title by defeating Max Mad in the final, a result Brow later praised publicly, stating that he was “happy” with the outcome as it helped to “silence the haters.”
Brow returned to winning form on the Australian and Oceanic Pro Tour. He entered the [[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship]] aiming to close the gap to world number one Max Mad. He defeated [[Harrison Lewis]] 6–4 in the first round, averaging 97.71, before beating [[Parker Reeves]] 6–4 in the quarter-finals with a 102.34 average. In the semi-finals, he edged [[Spencer Taylor]] 7–6 with a 104.07 average.


==== Pro Tour Series ====
In the Australian Open final, Brow faced Lukas Parker. He recovered from 7–5 down to force a deciding leg and won 8–7, despite missing two opportunities at nine-dart finishes earlier in the match. The win gave him his first Pro Tour title and strengthened his position near the top of the Order of Merit.
Brow entered the [[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship|Australian Open Darts Championship]] determined to close the gap on world number one Mad. In the first round, Brow showcased his scoring power and clinical finishing, defeating [[Harrison Lewis]] 6–4 with a 97.71 average. In the quarter-finals, he continued his dominant form, beating [[Parker Reeves]] 6–4 while averaging 102.34. Brow then faced [[Spencer Taylor]] in a thrilling semi-final, narrowly winning 7–6 with a 104.07 average. In the final, Brow battled [[Lukas Parker]] in an epic encounter, leading 5–2 before Parker fought back to take a 7–5 lead. However, Brow displayed incredible resilience, forcing a deciding leg and securing victory 8–7, despite missing two nine-dart opportunities. His triumph not only secured him the title but also moved him closer to becoming the world number one.


Brow arrived at the [[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship|New Zealand event]] riding the momentum of his recent Australian triumph, intent on further closing the gap at the top of the world rankings. In the opening round, he set the tone with a composed 6–2 win over [[Nathan Reeves]] punishing every scoring lapse from his opponent. The quarter-finals saw Brow in full flow, dismantling Spencer Taylor 6–2. His semi-final against Ryan Thomas was a tense, high-quality affair; Brow edged it 7–6 after surviving two match darts. In the final, Brow faced [[Damon Edwards]] in a gripping battle, with the pair locked at 7–7 in a race to eight. Showing nerves of steel, Brow took out a 121 checkout on the bull to seal an 8–7 victory, clinching back-to-back titles and cutting the gap on world number one Mad to its narrowest margin yet. Brow participated in the [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown]] reaching the final. However, he was defeated by Mad 2–8.
At the [[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship]], Brow continued his form. He defeated [[Nathan Reeves]] 6–2 and then beat Spencer Taylor by the same scoreline in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, he survived two match darts against [[Ryan Thomas]] before winning 7–6. Brow defeated [[Damon Edwards]] 8–7 in the final, sealing the match with a 121 checkout on the bull.


In the [[2025 IDF Melbourne Slam]], Brow defeated Spencer Taylor 6–5, then Mason Owens 6–2, and Ryan Thomas 7–2 to reach the final where Brow defeated [[Max Mad]] 8–4 in the final. Brow defeated Max Mad 8–5 in the [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge]] final, where he averaged 119 to Mad's 129.
Brow later reached the final of the [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown]], where he was defeated 8–2 by Max Mad. He responded at the [[2025 IDF Melbourne Slam]], defeating Taylor, [[Mason Owens]] and Thomas to reach the final. Brow beat Mad 8–4 in the final to claim the title. He then won the [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge]], defeating Mad 8–5 in the final despite Mad recording the higher tournament average.


=== Premier League ===
=== 2025 European Championship and Grand Slam ===
Brow's second half of 2025 included major victories at the [[2025 IDF European Championship]] and the [[2025 IDF Grand Slam of Darts]]. At the European Championship, Brow defeated a field of leading Order of Merit players and beat [[Elias Storm]] 8–5 in the final. The win gave him his third major title of the season after the World Championship and Premier League.


==== 2025 ====
At the Grand Slam, Brow again produced one of the strongest runs of the season. He progressed through the group stage and knockout rounds before winning the final to claim another major title. The victory made him the reigning World Champion, Premier League champion, European Champion and Grand Slam champion simultaneously.
Brow made his debut in the [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|second edition]] of the [[IDF Darts Premier League|IDF Premier League]], a 14-night season followed by Playoffs at The O2 in London. Entering as one of the top four players on the Order of Merit, he quickly established himself as the standout competitor of the campaign.


He won seven nightly titles across the league stage, beginning with victory on the opening night in Rotterdam where he defeated Jaxon Reid 6–3 in the final. Additional night wins followed in Birmingham (Night 4), Nottingham (Night 6), Cardiff (Night 7), Manchester (Night 10), Rotterdam again (Night 11), and Birmingham once more (Night 13). He also reached three further nightly finals, finishing runner-up to Logan White twice and Rhys Sullivan once. Brow’s consistency placed him at the top of the league table with 48 points, ten clear of nearest rival Logan White. He recorded 36 match wins from 45 played, with a legs record of 195 won to 130 lost, the best differential in the field.
The run of major titles made Brow the standout player of the 2025 season. Although White and Mad remained close rivals, Brow's combination of ranking titles, invitational wins and televised averages made him the leading figure in the IDF's second full year of expanded competition.


In the Playoffs, Brow defeated Jaxon Reid 10–5 in the semi-finals to set up a rematch with White. In a high-quality final at The O2 Arena, Brow prevailed 11–8 to secure his first Premier League title. His triumph made him the second IDF Premier League champion and underlined his resurgence after previous struggles, re-establishing him among the elite of the sport.
=== 2026: World title defence and further major success ===
Brow began 2026 as the defending world champion at the [[2026 IDF World Darts Championship]]. He entered the tournament attempting to become the first player to retain the title since Max Mad. Brow reached the quarter-finals, where he lost 5–3 to Logan White. White later went on to win the tournament, defeating Mad 7–6 in the final.


==== 2026 ====
Shortly after the World Championship, Brow won the [[2026 IDF Top 16 Shootout]], defeating Lukas Parker 5–2 in the final. The victory gave him another major title and helped him recover from losing his world title defence. In January, Brow also retained the [[Australian Open Darts Championship]] by beating Harrison Lewis 8–3 in the final.
In December 2025, it was announced that Brow is a confirmed player, having won the event in 2025.
 
Brow entered the [[2026 New Zealand Open Darts Championship]] as defending champion but lost 6–4 to Lewis in the quarter-finals. He returned to title-winning form at the [[2026 IDF Brisbane Open]], defeating Lewis 8–5 in the final. During the tournament, Brow hit two nine-dart finishes in the same match against Spencer Taylor, becoming one of the few IDF players to record multiple perfect legs in a single televised match.
 
Brow reached the final of the [[2026 Home Masters Championship]] for the second consecutive year. His run included two further nine-dart finishes, one in the second round against [[Callum Pike]] and another in the semi-finals. In the final, he lost 7–3 to world number one Logan White, marking his second Home Masters runner-up finish.
 
=== 2026 Premier League ===
In December 2025, Brow was confirmed as a participant in the [[2026 IDF Darts Premier League]] as the reigning champion. He began the campaign with a quarter-final defeat on Night 1 but won Night 2 by defeating Zion Carter, Harrison Lewis and Mason Owens.
 
Brow's 2026 Premier League campaign was less dominant than his 2025 season but still produced consistent results. He won several nights and remained inside the play-off places for most of the league phase. Lukas Parker finished top of the league table and entered the play-offs as the form player, while Brow qualified as one of the four finalists.
 
In the play-offs, Brow advanced to a second consecutive Premier League final, where he faced Parker. The final was decided in a last-leg finish, with Brow winning 11–10. Parker recorded the higher average, but Brow was stronger in the decisive legs and held throw in the final leg to retain the title. The victory made Brow the first player to win the IDF Premier League twice and the first to defend the title successfully.


== Playing style and persona ==
== Playing style and persona ==
Brow employs a compact and conventional throwing style, standing upright at the oche with his lead foot placed sideways for balance. He leans forward slightly and delivers a smooth, fluid release that gives him strong control over his darts. Known for his quick tempo, Brow can fire at a rapid pace but is equally capable of slowing down when focus and accuracy are required. His grip is typically three-fingered, though he occasionally incorporates a fourth finger to adjust his control and precision.
Brow uses a compact and conventional throwing style. He stands upright at the oche with his lead foot placed sideways for balance and leans slightly forward during release. His throw is smooth and direct, with little visible movement before delivery.
 
Brow is known for a quick tempo and for building pressure through heavy scoring. At his best, he frequently produces large bursts of 140s and 180s, allowing him to create separation early in legs. He is also capable of slowing his rhythm when required, particularly in deciding legs or when setting up finishes.
 
His grip is generally three-fingered, although he has occasionally used a fourth finger to adjust control. Brow's finishing is considered one of the strongest parts of his game. Several of his major wins have included matches where he won despite recording a lower average than his opponent, largely because of superior doubling or stronger timing in key legs.
 
Brow's nickname, "The Fluke", originated before his rise to the top of the IDF. The nickname was initially used ironically after several close early wins, but it became a recognised part of his public image as he began winning major titles. His persona combines a fast, confident playing style with a reputation for emotional reactions after major victories.


== In popular culture ==
== In popular culture ==


=== Impact on darts ===
=== Impact on darts ===
Following Brow's win in 2025, the IDF managed to secure multiple rights to stream and release darts across the globe. According to the IDF, they had a boost of 60% of viewership which helped.
Brow's 2025 World Championship victory was credited with increasing interest in IDF darts in Australia. His rise gave the federation a major Australian star during a period of international expansion. Following his world title win, the IDF secured further broadcast and streaming agreements, with the organisation reporting increased viewership across several international markets.


=== Media appearances ===
Brow's success also helped the Australian events on the IDF calendar gain greater attention. Tournaments such as the Australian Open, Melbourne Slam, Sydney Challenge and Brisbane Open benefited from his performances and from rivalries with Mad, White and Parker.
In early 2025, Brow revealed that he was a storywriter and producer alongside his darting career and intended to retire from the film industry early if his darting career turned into his "cash pool". By June 2025, Brow had resigned from his producer role in the 2024 series ''Superboy'', which is now helmed by [[SOI Studios]] leader [[Freddie Goodwin]], a friend of Brow.


=== Sponsorships ===
=== Sponsorships ===
In March 2025, Brow announced on his [[Instagram]] that he had been signed on with [[Winmau]] with a two year contract. He is also sponsored by [[L-Style]], [[BoohooMAN]]. Brow has also been sponsored with both [[Target Darts]] and [[Red Dragon Darts]]. Brow also signed up to partner with Precision Flight Co., OcheVision Media, and NextGen Nutrition.
In March 2025, Brow announced that he had signed a two-year agreement with [[Winmau]]. He uses 23g Winmau Duel Lord Gen 1 darts. He has also been associated with [[L-Style]], [[BoohooMAN]], Precision Flight Co., OcheVision Media and NextGen Nutrition. Earlier in his career, he had sponsorship links with [[Target Darts]] and [[Red Dragon Darts]].
 
== Rivalries ==
 
=== Max Mad ===
Brow's rivalry with Max Mad became one of the central storylines of the 2025 IDF season. Mad entered 2025 as a two-time world champion and the dominant figure in the early history of the IDF World Championship. Brow's 5–1 victory over Mad in the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Championship was one of the defining results of his breakthrough season.
 
The pair met repeatedly during the Australian Pro Tour. Mad defeated Brow 8–2 in the 2025 Hobart Throwdown final, but Brow responded with wins over Mad in the Melbourne Slam and Sydney Challenge finals. Their matches often featured high averages and strong finishing, and the contrast between Mad's established status and Brow's rapid rise became a major part of the IDF's televised coverage.
 
=== Logan White ===
Brow and Logan White developed one of the IDF's most important rivalries across 2025 and 2026. Brow defeated White 7–4 in the 2025 World Championship final and 11–8 in the 2025 Premier League final. White later defeated Brow during the 2026 World Championship and went on to win the title.
 
Their rivalry is built around contrasting strengths. Brow is often associated with explosive scoring and emotional momentum, while White is known for consistency, finishing discipline and set-play control. By May 2026, the rivalry had produced several major finals and became a recurring feature of IDF title races.
 
=== Lukas Parker ===
Brow's rivalry with Lukas Parker began with Parker defeating Brow in the 2025 Home Masters Championship final. Brow later defeated Parker in the 2025 Australian Open final and again in the 2026 Premier League final. The 2026 Premier League final was especially notable because Parker averaged higher but lost 11–10, with Brow winning the deciding leg.


== World Championship results ==
== World Championship results ==


=== IDF – World Championship ===
=== IDF World Championship ===
* [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]]: '''Winner''' (defeated [[Logan White]] 7–4)
* [[2026 IDF World Darts Championship|2026]]: Quarter-finals (lost to [[Logan White]] 3–5)


* 2025: '''Winner''' (defeated [[Logan White]] 7–4)
== Performance timeline ==
* 2026: ''Ongoing''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Tournament
! [[2025 in IDF darts|2025]]
! [[2026 in IDF darts|2026]]
|-
| [[IDF World Darts Championship|World Championship]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|W]]'''
| style="background:#ffebce;" | [[2026 IDF World Darts Championship|QF]]
|-
| [[Home Masters Championship]]
| style="background:#d8bed9;" | [[2025 Home Masters Championship|F]]
| style="background:#d8bed9;" | [[2026 Home Masters Championship|F]]
|-
| [[IDF Darts Premier League|Premier League]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|W]]'''
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|W]]'''
|-
| [[IDF World Matchplay|World Matchplay]]
| style="background:#ffebce;" | [[2025 IDF World Matchplay|QF]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2026 IDF World Matchplay|W]]'''
|-
| [[IDF European Championship|European Championship]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2025 IDF European Championship|W]]'''
| —
|-
| [[IDF Grand Slam of Darts|Grand Slam]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2025 IDF Grand Slam of Darts|W]]'''
| —
|-
| [[IDF Top 16 Shootout|Top 16 Shootout]]
| style="background:#afeeee;" | [[2025 IDF Top 16 Shootout|R1]]
| style="background:#00ff00;" | '''[[2026 IDF Top 16 Shootout|W]]'''
|}


== Career finals ==
== Career finals ==


=== IDF major finals: 3 (2 titles) ===
=== IDF major finals: 8 (6 titles) ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Legend
! Legend
|- style="background:#e5d1cb;"
|-
|World Championship (1–0)
| style="background:#e5d1cb;" | World Championship
|- style="background:#dfe2e9;"
|World Matchplay (0–0)
|- style="background:thistle"
|UK Open (0–0)
|- style="background:#d0f0c0;"
|Premier League (1–0)
|-
|-
|World Series Finals (0–0)
| style="background:#d0f0c0;" | Premier League
|- style="background:#CCCCFF;"
|Grand Slam (0–0)
|- style="background:#ffebcd;"
|Players Championship Finals (0–0)
|-
|-
|Home Masters Championship (0–1)
| style="background:gold;" | European Championship
|-
| style="background:#CCCCFF;" | Grand Slam
|-
| style="background:#ffebcd;" | Top 16 Shootout
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;" | Home Masters Championship
|}
|}
{| class="sortable wikitable"
 
! width="80" |Outcome
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="20" |No.
! Outcome
! width="50" |Year
! No.
! style="width:190px;" |Championship
! Year
! style="width:180px;" |Opponent in the final
! Championship
! width="70" |Score
! Opponent in the final
! width="30" |Ref.
! Score
! Ref.
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;" | Runner-up
| 1
| [[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025]]
| [[Home Masters Championship]]
| [[Lukas Parker]]
| 6–11 (l)
|
|-
| style="background:#e5d1cb;" | '''Winner'''
| 2
| [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]]
| [[IDF World Darts Championship|World Championship]]
| [[Logan White]]
| 7–4 (s)
|
|-
| style="background:#d0f0c0;" | '''Winner'''
| 3
| [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]]
| [[IDF Darts Premier League|Premier League]]
| [[Logan White]]
| 11–8 (l)
|
|-
| style="background:gold;" | '''Winner'''
| 4
| [[2025 IDF European Championship|2025]]
| [[IDF European Championship|European Championship]]
| [[Elias Storm]]
| 8–5 (l)
|
|-
| style="background:#CCCCFF;" | '''Winner'''
| 5
| [[2025 IDF Grand Slam of Darts|2025]]
| [[IDF Grand Slam of Darts|Grand Slam]]
|
|
|
|-
| style="background:#ffebcd;" | '''Winner'''
| 6
| [[2026 IDF Top 16 Shootout|2026]]
| [[IDF Top 16 Shootout|Top 16 Shootout]]
| [[Lukas Parker]]
| 5–2 (s)
|
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;" | Runner-up
| 7
| [[2026 Home Masters Championship|2026]]
| [[Home Masters Championship]]
| [[Logan White]]
| 3–7 (s)
|
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| style="background:#d0f0c0;" | '''Winner'''
|1.
| 8
|[[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025]]
| [[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|2026]]
|[[Home Darts Championship|Home Masters Championship]]
| [[IDF Darts Premier League|Premier League]]
|Lukas Parker
| [[Lukas Parker]]
|6–11 (l)
| 11–10 (l)
|
|  
|- style="background:#e5d1cb;"
| style="background:#98fb98;" |Winner
|2.
|style="background:#e5d1cb;"|[[2025 IDF World Darts Championship|2025]]
|style="background:#e5d1cb;"|[[IDF World Darts Championship|World Championship]]
|style="background:#e5d1cb;"|[[Logan White]]
|style="background:#e5d1cb;"|7–4 (s)
|style="background:#e5d1cb;"|
|- style="background:#d0f0c0;"
| style="background:#98FB98" |Winner
|3.
|[[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]]
|[[IDF Darts Premier League|Premier League]]
|Logan White
|11–8 (l)
|
|}
|}


=== IDF Pro Tour finals: 5 (4 titles) ===
=== IDF Pro Tour finals: 7 (6 titles) ===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="80" |Outcome
! Outcome
! width="20" |No.
! No.
! width="50" |Year
! Year
! style="width:190px;" |Championship
! Championship
! style="width:180px;" |Opponent in the final
! Opponent in the final
! width="70" |Score
! Score
! width="30" |Ref.
! Ref.
|- style=""
|-
| style="background:#98FB98" |Winner
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
|1.
| 1
|[[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship|2025]]
| [[2025 Australian Open Darts Championship|2025]]
|[[Australian Open Darts Championship]]
| [[Australian Open Darts Championship]]
|Lukas Parker
| [[Lukas Parker]]
|8–7 (l)
| 8–7 (l)
|
|
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
| 2
| [[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship|2025]]
| [[New Zealand Open Darts Championship]]
| [[Damon Edwards]]
| 8–7 (l)
|
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;" | Runner-up
| 3
| [[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown|2025]]
| [[IDF Hobart Throwdown]]
| [[Max Mad]]
| 2–8 (l)
|  
|-
|-
| style="background:#98FB98" |Winner
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
|2.
| 4
|[[2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship|2025]]
| [[2025 IDF Melbourne Slam|2025]]
|[[New Zealand Open Darts Championship]]
| [[IDF Melbourne Slam]]
|Damon Edwards
| [[Max Mad]]
|8–7 (l)
| 8–4 (l)
|
|  
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Runner-up
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
|3.
| 5
|[[2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown|2025]]
| [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge|2025]]
|[[IDF Hobart Throwdown]]
| [[IDF Sydney Challenge]]
|[[Max Mad]]
| [[Max Mad]]
|2–8 (l)
| 8–5 (l)
|
|  
|-
|-
| style="background:#98FB98" |Winner
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
|4.
| 6
|[[2025 IDF Melbourne Slam|2025]]
| [[2026 Australian Open Darts Championship|2026]]
|[[IDF Melbourne Slam]]
| [[Australian Open Darts Championship]]
|Max Mad
| [[Harrison Lewis]]
|8–4 (l)
| 8–3 (l)
|
|  
|-
|-
| style="background:#98FB98" |Winner
| style="background:#98fb98;" | '''Winner'''
|5.
| 7
|[[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge|2025]]
| [[2026 IDF Brisbane Open|2026]]
|[[IDF Sydney Challenge]]
| [[IDF Brisbane Open]]
|Max Mad
| [[Harrison Lewis]]
|8–5 (l)
| 8–5 (l)
|
|  
|}
|}


== Nine-dart finishes ==
== Nine-dart finishes ==
{{See also|Nine-dart finish}}
{{See also|Nine-dart finish}}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+Alex Brow's televised nine-dart finishes
|+ Alex Brow's televised nine-dart finishes
!Date
! Date
!Opponent
! Opponent
!Tournament
! Tournament
!Method
! Method
!{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
! Ref.
|-
| 2 January 2025
| [[Gage Kelly]]
| [[2025 IDF World Darts Championship]]
| 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
|
|-
| 7 June 2025
| [[Mason Owens]]
| [[2025 IDF Brisbane Open]]
| T20, 2 x T19; 3 x T20; T20, T20, D15
|
|-
| 18 October 2025
| [[Elias Storm]]
| [[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge]]
| 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
|
|-
| 16 February 2026
| [[Harrison Lewis]]
| [[2026 New Zealand Open Darts Championship]]
| 2 x T20, T19; 3 x T20; T20, T20, D12
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 10 April 2026
| rowspan="2" | [[Spencer Taylor]]
| rowspan="2" | [[2026 IDF Brisbane Open]]
| 2 x T19; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D15
|  
|-
|-
|2 January 2025
| 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T17, D15
|Gage Kelly
|  
|{{nowrap|[[2025 IDF World Darts Championship]]}}
|3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
|
|-
|-
|7 June 2025
| 15 April 2026
|Mason Owens
| [[Callum Pike]]
|[[2025 IDF Brisbane Open]]
| [[2026 Home Masters Championship]]
|T20, 2 x T19; 3 x T20; T20, T20, D15
| 2 x T20, T19; 2 x T20, T19; T20, T17, D16
|
|  
|-
|-
|18 October 2025
| 2026
|Elias Storm
|  
|[[2025 IDF Sydney Challenge]]
| [[2026 Home Masters Championship]]
|3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
| 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
|
|  
|}
|}
== Awards and recognition ==
Following his debut season, Brow received the Most Skilled Upcoming award from the IDF board. In 2025, he was also named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and finished as runner-up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. His success at the age of 20 was credited with helping increase younger audiences for IDF broadcasts.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[International Darts Federation]]
* [[IDF World Darts Championship]]
* [[IDF Darts Premier League]]
* [[IDF Order of Merit]]


== References ==
== References ==
<references />
== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|example.com|Alex Brow profile at the International Darts Federation}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brow, Alex}}
[[Category:2004 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Australian darts players]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Sydney]]
[[Category:IDF World Darts Championship winners]]
[[Category:IDF Darts Premier League champions]]

Latest revision as of 12:26, 4 August 2026

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Alex Brow
Brow in 2026
Personal information
Full nameAlex Brow
Nickname"The Fluke"
Born (2004-10-19) 19 October 2004 (age 21)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Home townSydney, Australia
Darts information
Playing since2015
Darts23g Winmau Duel Lord Gen 1
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man
IDF information
OrganisationInternational Darts Federation (IDF)
Current rankingWorld No. 1 (as of 22 July 2026)
IDF major events – best performances
World ChampionshipWinner (1): 2025
Home Masters ChampionshipRunner-up: 2025, 2026
Premier LeagueWinner (2): 2025, 2026
World MatchplayWinner (1): 2026
European ChampionshipWinner (1): 2025
Grand SlamWinner (1): 2025
Top 16 ShootoutWinner (1): 2026
Career titles
Other titles13
Prize money£814,000 (as of May 2026)
Career statistics
Updated July 2026

Alex Brow (born 19 October 2004) is an Australian professional darts player who competes in International Darts Federation (IDF) events. He is currently ranked world number one on the IDF Order of Merit. Brow is a former IDF World Champion, having won the title in 2025, and is a two-time IDF Darts Premier League champion, winning the competition in 2025 and 2026. He has also won the IDF European Championship, the IDF Grand Slam of Darts, World Matchplay and the IDF Top 16 Shootout.

Brow emerged as one of the leading players in the IDF during the 2025 season. In his first year as a full professional, he won the IDF World Darts Championship on debut, becoming the second player after Max Mad to win the tournament in his first appearance. Later that year, he added the Premier League, the European Championship and the Grand Slam, while also winning several Pro Tour and World Series-style titles in Australia and New Zealand. His rapid rise contributed to increased mainstream attention for darts in Australia and made him one of the IDF's most prominent players.

As of May 2026, Brow has won 12 senior IDF titles, including six major titles. He has also reached two finals of the Home Masters Championship, finishing runner-up in both 2025 and 2026. He briefly held the world number one ranking from 2 January 2025 to 9 April 2025 before being overtaken by Logan White following the early 2026 ranking cycle. He regained the position on 22 July 2026 following his 2026 World Matchplay win.

Brow is known for his quick scoring rhythm, compact throwing action and strong finishing under pressure. He has achieved eight televised nine-dart finishes in IDF competition, including one during the semi-finals of the 2025 IDF World Darts Championship and two in the same match at the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Alex Brow was born on 19 October 2004 in Sydney, New South Wales. He began playing darts at the age of five and was introduced to the sport through local social darts events. Brow has said that his early interest came from watching televised darts and from playing informal games at home before joining junior-level competitions.

Brow hit his first 180 shortly after taking up the game and later recorded his first nine-dart finish at the age of 14. During his teenage years, he competed in local and regional events in New South Wales, developing a reputation for heavy scoring but also for occasional inconsistency on doubles. Before entering the IDF system, he played in non-televised Australian competitions and smaller exhibition events.

Career[edit | edit source]

2025: Breakthrough and world title[edit | edit source]

Brow began competing regularly in professional IDF events during the 2025 season. His first major appearance came at the 2025 Home Masters Championship, where he reached the final. In his opening match, he defeated Tanner Vaughn 2–0 despite recording a low average, before improving in later rounds with victories over Felix Grant and other seeded players. Brow finished runner-up to Lukas Parker in the final, but the run established him as a player capable of competing in televised events.

Brow entered the 2025 IDF World Darts Championship as the second seed. He began the tournament with a 4–0 win over Chase Foster, averaging 91.53. In the third round, he defeated Lukas Parker 4–0 with a 96.83 average. His fourth-round match against Zion Carter was the first time he dropped a set in the tournament, but Brow still won 4–1 and produced a tournament-high average of 110.68.

In the quarter-finals, Brow faced two-time defending champion Max Mad. Brow won 5–1 with a 109.75 average, ending Mad's defence and reaching his first World Championship semi-final. He then defeated Gage Kelly 6–1 in the semi-finals, averaging 105.02 and recording a televised nine-dart finish. In the final, Brow beat Logan White 7–4 with a 106.91 average to claim his first world title. The victory made him the second player to win the IDF World Championship on debut.

Brow's world title immediately lifted him into the top level of the IDF Order of Merit and made him one of the leading names in Australian darts. His performances across the latter stages of the World Championship were praised for their scoring power, particularly his wins over Mad, Kelly and White.

2025 Premier League[edit | edit source]

Brow made his debut in the 2025 IDF Darts Premier League, which was played across a 14-night league phase followed by play-offs at The O2 Arena in London. He entered as one of the highest-ranked players on the IDF Order of Merit and quickly became the strongest player of the league stage.

Brow won seven nightly titles during the campaign. His first came on the opening night in Rotterdam, where he defeated Jaxon Reid 6–3 in the final. Further nightly victories followed in Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Rotterdam and Birmingham again. He also reached three additional nightly finals, losing twice to White and once to Rhys Sullivan.

Across the league stage, Brow finished top of the table with 48 points, ten clear of White. He recorded 36 match wins from 45 matches played and finished with the best legs difference in the field. His consistency across the league phase made him the favourite entering the play-offs.

In the semi-finals, Brow defeated Reid 10–5 to set up a final against White. In the final, Brow won 11–8 to secure his first Premier League title. The victory gave him a second major title of the season and confirmed his status as the leading player of the 2025 campaign.

2025 World Matchplay and Pro Tour titles[edit | edit source]

At the 2025 IDF World Matchplay, Brow reached the quarter-finals. He began with an 11–9 victory over Isaac Johnson, averaging 112.45. He then defeated Zane Adams 11–6 with a 114.29 average, one of the highest averages recorded at the tournament. Brow's run ended in the quarter-finals, where he lost 16–14 to Aiden Brooks in a high-scoring match.

Brow returned to winning form on the Australian and Oceanic Pro Tour. He entered the 2025 Australian Open Darts Championship aiming to close the gap to world number one Max Mad. He defeated Harrison Lewis 6–4 in the first round, averaging 97.71, before beating Parker Reeves 6–4 in the quarter-finals with a 102.34 average. In the semi-finals, he edged Spencer Taylor 7–6 with a 104.07 average.

In the Australian Open final, Brow faced Lukas Parker. He recovered from 7–5 down to force a deciding leg and won 8–7, despite missing two opportunities at nine-dart finishes earlier in the match. The win gave him his first Pro Tour title and strengthened his position near the top of the Order of Merit.

At the 2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship, Brow continued his form. He defeated Nathan Reeves 6–2 and then beat Spencer Taylor by the same scoreline in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, he survived two match darts against Ryan Thomas before winning 7–6. Brow defeated Damon Edwards 8–7 in the final, sealing the match with a 121 checkout on the bull.

Brow later reached the final of the 2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown, where he was defeated 8–2 by Max Mad. He responded at the 2025 IDF Melbourne Slam, defeating Taylor, Mason Owens and Thomas to reach the final. Brow beat Mad 8–4 in the final to claim the title. He then won the 2025 IDF Sydney Challenge, defeating Mad 8–5 in the final despite Mad recording the higher tournament average.

2025 European Championship and Grand Slam[edit | edit source]

Brow's second half of 2025 included major victories at the 2025 IDF European Championship and the 2025 IDF Grand Slam of Darts. At the European Championship, Brow defeated a field of leading Order of Merit players and beat Elias Storm 8–5 in the final. The win gave him his third major title of the season after the World Championship and Premier League.

At the Grand Slam, Brow again produced one of the strongest runs of the season. He progressed through the group stage and knockout rounds before winning the final to claim another major title. The victory made him the reigning World Champion, Premier League champion, European Champion and Grand Slam champion simultaneously.

The run of major titles made Brow the standout player of the 2025 season. Although White and Mad remained close rivals, Brow's combination of ranking titles, invitational wins and televised averages made him the leading figure in the IDF's second full year of expanded competition.

2026: World title defence and further major success[edit | edit source]

Brow began 2026 as the defending world champion at the 2026 IDF World Darts Championship. He entered the tournament attempting to become the first player to retain the title since Max Mad. Brow reached the quarter-finals, where he lost 5–3 to Logan White. White later went on to win the tournament, defeating Mad 7–6 in the final.

Shortly after the World Championship, Brow won the 2026 IDF Top 16 Shootout, defeating Lukas Parker 5–2 in the final. The victory gave him another major title and helped him recover from losing his world title defence. In January, Brow also retained the Australian Open Darts Championship by beating Harrison Lewis 8–3 in the final.

Brow entered the 2026 New Zealand Open Darts Championship as defending champion but lost 6–4 to Lewis in the quarter-finals. He returned to title-winning form at the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open, defeating Lewis 8–5 in the final. During the tournament, Brow hit two nine-dart finishes in the same match against Spencer Taylor, becoming one of the few IDF players to record multiple perfect legs in a single televised match.

Brow reached the final of the 2026 Home Masters Championship for the second consecutive year. His run included two further nine-dart finishes, one in the second round against Callum Pike and another in the semi-finals. In the final, he lost 7–3 to world number one Logan White, marking his second Home Masters runner-up finish.

2026 Premier League[edit | edit source]

In December 2025, Brow was confirmed as a participant in the 2026 IDF Darts Premier League as the reigning champion. He began the campaign with a quarter-final defeat on Night 1 but won Night 2 by defeating Zion Carter, Harrison Lewis and Mason Owens.

Brow's 2026 Premier League campaign was less dominant than his 2025 season but still produced consistent results. He won several nights and remained inside the play-off places for most of the league phase. Lukas Parker finished top of the league table and entered the play-offs as the form player, while Brow qualified as one of the four finalists.

In the play-offs, Brow advanced to a second consecutive Premier League final, where he faced Parker. The final was decided in a last-leg finish, with Brow winning 11–10. Parker recorded the higher average, but Brow was stronger in the decisive legs and held throw in the final leg to retain the title. The victory made Brow the first player to win the IDF Premier League twice and the first to defend the title successfully.

Playing style and persona[edit | edit source]

Brow uses a compact and conventional throwing style. He stands upright at the oche with his lead foot placed sideways for balance and leans slightly forward during release. His throw is smooth and direct, with little visible movement before delivery.

Brow is known for a quick tempo and for building pressure through heavy scoring. At his best, he frequently produces large bursts of 140s and 180s, allowing him to create separation early in legs. He is also capable of slowing his rhythm when required, particularly in deciding legs or when setting up finishes.

His grip is generally three-fingered, although he has occasionally used a fourth finger to adjust control. Brow's finishing is considered one of the strongest parts of his game. Several of his major wins have included matches where he won despite recording a lower average than his opponent, largely because of superior doubling or stronger timing in key legs.

Brow's nickname, "The Fluke", originated before his rise to the top of the IDF. The nickname was initially used ironically after several close early wins, but it became a recognised part of his public image as he began winning major titles. His persona combines a fast, confident playing style with a reputation for emotional reactions after major victories.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Impact on darts[edit | edit source]

Brow's 2025 World Championship victory was credited with increasing interest in IDF darts in Australia. His rise gave the federation a major Australian star during a period of international expansion. Following his world title win, the IDF secured further broadcast and streaming agreements, with the organisation reporting increased viewership across several international markets.

Brow's success also helped the Australian events on the IDF calendar gain greater attention. Tournaments such as the Australian Open, Melbourne Slam, Sydney Challenge and Brisbane Open benefited from his performances and from rivalries with Mad, White and Parker.

Sponsorships[edit | edit source]

In March 2025, Brow announced that he had signed a two-year agreement with Winmau. He uses 23g Winmau Duel Lord Gen 1 darts. He has also been associated with L-Style, BoohooMAN, Precision Flight Co., OcheVision Media and NextGen Nutrition. Earlier in his career, he had sponsorship links with Target Darts and Red Dragon Darts.

Rivalries[edit | edit source]

Max Mad[edit | edit source]

Brow's rivalry with Max Mad became one of the central storylines of the 2025 IDF season. Mad entered 2025 as a two-time world champion and the dominant figure in the early history of the IDF World Championship. Brow's 5–1 victory over Mad in the quarter-finals of the 2025 World Championship was one of the defining results of his breakthrough season.

The pair met repeatedly during the Australian Pro Tour. Mad defeated Brow 8–2 in the 2025 Hobart Throwdown final, but Brow responded with wins over Mad in the Melbourne Slam and Sydney Challenge finals. Their matches often featured high averages and strong finishing, and the contrast between Mad's established status and Brow's rapid rise became a major part of the IDF's televised coverage.

Logan White[edit | edit source]

Brow and Logan White developed one of the IDF's most important rivalries across 2025 and 2026. Brow defeated White 7–4 in the 2025 World Championship final and 11–8 in the 2025 Premier League final. White later defeated Brow during the 2026 World Championship and went on to win the title.

Their rivalry is built around contrasting strengths. Brow is often associated with explosive scoring and emotional momentum, while White is known for consistency, finishing discipline and set-play control. By May 2026, the rivalry had produced several major finals and became a recurring feature of IDF title races.

Lukas Parker[edit | edit source]

Brow's rivalry with Lukas Parker began with Parker defeating Brow in the 2025 Home Masters Championship final. Brow later defeated Parker in the 2025 Australian Open final and again in the 2026 Premier League final. The 2026 Premier League final was especially notable because Parker averaged higher but lost 11–10, with Brow winning the deciding leg.

World Championship results[edit | edit source]

IDF World Championship[edit | edit source]

Performance timeline[edit | edit source]

Tournament 2025 2026
World Championship W QF
Home Masters Championship F F
Premier League W W
World Matchplay QF W
European Championship W —
Grand Slam W —
Top 16 Shootout R1 W

Career finals[edit | edit source]

IDF major finals: 8 (6 titles)[edit | edit source]

Legend
World Championship
Premier League
European Championship
Grand Slam
Top 16 Shootout
Home Masters Championship
Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score Ref.
Runner-up 1 2025 Home Masters Championship Lukas Parker 6–11 (l)
Winner 2 2025 World Championship Logan White 7–4 (s)
Winner 3 2025 Premier League Logan White 11–8 (l)
Winner 4 2025 European Championship Elias Storm 8–5 (l)
Winner 5 2025 Grand Slam
Winner 6 2026 Top 16 Shootout Lukas Parker 5–2 (s)
Runner-up 7 2026 Home Masters Championship Logan White 3–7 (s)
Winner 8 2026 Premier League Lukas Parker 11–10 (l)

IDF Pro Tour finals: 7 (6 titles)[edit | edit source]

Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score Ref.
Winner 1 2025 Australian Open Darts Championship Lukas Parker 8–7 (l)
Winner 2 2025 New Zealand Open Darts Championship Damon Edwards 8–7 (l)
Runner-up 3 2025 IDF Hobart Throwdown Max Mad 2–8 (l)
Winner 4 2025 IDF Melbourne Slam Max Mad 8–4 (l)
Winner 5 2025 IDF Sydney Challenge Max Mad 8–5 (l)
Winner 6 2026 Australian Open Darts Championship Harrison Lewis 8–3 (l)
Winner 7 2026 IDF Brisbane Open Harrison Lewis 8–5 (l)

Nine-dart finishes[edit | edit source]

See also: Nine-dart finish
Alex Brow's televised nine-dart finishes
Date Opponent Tournament Method Ref.
2 January 2025 Gage Kelly 2025 IDF World Darts Championship 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
7 June 2025 Mason Owens 2025 IDF Brisbane Open T20, 2 x T19; 3 x T20; T20, T20, D15
18 October 2025 Elias Storm 2025 IDF Sydney Challenge 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12
16 February 2026 Harrison Lewis 2026 New Zealand Open Darts Championship 2 x T20, T19; 3 x T20; T20, T20, D12
10 April 2026 Spencer Taylor 2026 IDF Brisbane Open 2 x T19; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D15
3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T17, D15
15 April 2026 Callum Pike 2026 Home Masters Championship 2 x T20, T19; 2 x T20, T19; T20, T17, D16
2026 2026 Home Masters Championship 3 x T20; 3 x T20; T20, T19, D12

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

Following his debut season, Brow received the Most Skilled Upcoming award from the IDF board. In 2025, he was also named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year and finished as runner-up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. His success at the age of 20 was credited with helping increase younger audiences for IDF broadcasts.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


External links[edit | edit source]

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