2026 International Darts Open
| 2026 International Darts Open | |
|---|---|
| Tournament information | |
| Dates | 12–21 June 2026 |
| Venue | Alexandra Palace |
| Location | London, England |
| Organisation(s) | International Darts Federation (IDF) |
| Format | Sets Final – best of 11 sets |
| Prize fund | $2,500,000 |
| Winner's share | $500,000 |
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.[1][2]
Venue
On 10 March 2026, the International Darts Federation confirmed that the tournament will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England.[3]
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.
Format
On 1 April 2026, the IDF confirmed the tournament format and match structure.[4]
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.
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.[5]
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.
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.[6]
Further details regarding qualification pathways and seeding criteria are expected to be announced in subsequent updates.
References
- ↑ International Darts Federation. "IDF Announces 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF press release, 3 March 2026.
- ↑ Apex Energy. "Apex Energy Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 International Darts Open." Apex Energy Media Release, 3 March 2026.
- ↑ International Darts Federation. "Alexandra Palace Selected as Host Venue for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF announcement, 10 March 2026.
- ↑ International Darts Federation. "Format and Match Structure Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF statement, 1 April 2026.
- ↑ International Darts Federation. "Prize Fund Details Announced for 2026 International Darts Open." Official IDF release, 1 April 2026.
- ↑ International Darts Federation. "128-Player Field Confirmed for 2026 International Darts Open." IDF competition update, 1 April 2026.