The 2026 UK Open takes place in Butlin's Minehead Resort from March 6-8. 158 players will contest the tournament with Tour Card Holders pitted against Amateur Qualifiers and the top performing players from the 2025 Winmau Challenge Tour and Development Tour.

Keane Barry could really use a boost given his low position on the world rankings. The Irishman hopes to keep his PDC Tour Card after this season, and he did well at the UK Open last weekend, but

LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 Luke Littler retains the Ladbrokes UK Open title! The world number one defeats James Wade for a second straight year to triumph in Minehead! Live Scores & Streaming 📲 https://t.co/gFQK4rQ2wU #UKOpenDarts | Final pic.twitter.com/xEqJzHpMjQ

Day 2 of the 2026 UK Open was filled with drama. 16 matches were played in the fifth round in the afternoon, and 8 more were played in the sixth round during the evening session. Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen,

Everything you need to know about the UK Open including prize money boost What, when and where: The UK Open - frequently dubbed the FA Cup of Darts - runs between March 6 and March 8 at Butlin's Minehead Resort.

BBC Sport explains why the UK Open of darts is often compared to football's FA Cup

For sixty-four aspirants, the pursuit of glory begins at the most distant outpost from the glittering silverware awaiting at the finishing line. In a field saturated with tungsten aristocracy and combustible talent,