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{{Infobox individual darts tournament|tournament_name=2026 Home Masters Championship|image=|dates= | {{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=|high_checkout=|winner=|prev=[[2025 Home Masters Championship|2025]]|next=}} | ||
The '''2026 IDF Home Masters Championship''' is an upcoming professional darts event that is scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 3 January 2026 to 6 January 2026. It will be the [[Home Darts Championship|2nd Home Darts Championship]] to be organised by the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]]. | The '''2026 IDF Home Masters Championship''' is an upcoming professional darts event that is scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 3 January 2026 to 6 January 2026. It will be the [[Home Darts Championship|2nd Home Darts Championship]] to be organised by the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)|International Darts Federation]]. | ||
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!Round | !Round | ||
!Best of ( | !Best of (Sets) | ||
!First to ( | !First to (Sets) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|First | |First | ||
| | |5 | ||
| | |3 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Second | |Second | ||
| | |7 | ||
| | |4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Quarter-finals | |Quarter-finals | ||
| | |9 | ||
| | |5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Semi-finals | |Semi-finals | ||
| | |11 | ||
| | |6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Final | |Final | ||
| | |13 | ||
| | |7 | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" | | ! colspan="3" | | ||
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=== Seeds === | === Seeds === | ||
The seeding system is designed to ensure that the top-ranked players are distributed throughout the tournament bracket, preventing early matchups between the highest-rated competitors. The top 8 players are considered the most likely to win based on their past performances, rankings, and recent tournament results. However, they are not guaranteed victory and can still be eliminated by lower-ranked or unseeded players. Other competitors, who are not seeded, will be placed into the tournament draw and could face any of the top seeds in the early rounds. This structure maintains a balanced competition while rewarding players who have demonstrated consistency and success in previous events. | The seeding system is designed to ensure that the top-ranked players are distributed throughout the tournament bracket, preventing early matchups between the highest-rated competitors. The top 8 players are considered the most likely to win based on their past performances, rankings, and recent tournament results. However, they are not guaranteed victory and can still be eliminated by lower-ranked or unseeded players. Other competitors, who are not seeded, will be placed into the tournament draw and could face any of the top seeds in the early rounds. This structure maintains a balanced competition while rewarding players who have demonstrated consistency and success in previous events. | ||
== Highest averages == | == Highest averages == | ||
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. | 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 == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 19:00, 14 April 2026
| 2026 Home Masters Championship | |||
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| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | April 17 — April 19, 2026 | ||
| Venue | Alexandra Palace | ||
| Location | Blackpool, England | ||
| Organisation(s) | International Darts Federation | ||
| Format | Sets | ||
| Prize fund | $2,500,000 | ||
| Winner's share | $1,250,000 | ||
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The 2026 IDF Home Masters Championship is an upcoming professional darts event that is scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 3 January 2026 to 6 January 2026. It will be the 2nd Home Darts Championship to be organised by the International Darts Federation.
Lukas Parker is the defending champion, having defeated Alex Brow 11–6 in the 2025 final.
Overview
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.
Format
| 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
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
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 |
Seeds
The seeding system is designed to ensure that the top-ranked players are distributed throughout the tournament bracket, preventing early matchups between the highest-rated competitors. The top 8 players are considered the most likely to win based on their past performances, rankings, and recent tournament results. However, they are not guaranteed victory and can still be eliminated by lower-ranked or unseeded players. Other competitors, who are not seeded, will be placed into the tournament draw and could face any of the top seeds in the early rounds. This structure maintains a balanced competition while rewarding players who have demonstrated consistency and success in previous events.
Highest averages
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.