The major darts tournaments in 2026 are spread throughout the year. The Premier League runs from February to May, the World Darts Championship starts in December 2026 and ends on 3 January 2027. In between, there are majors including the UK Open (March), World Matchplay (July), Grand Slam (November) and the Players Championship Finals (November). 

Darts has a packed tournament season in 2026. From the World Series of Darts to the major European Tour events, there is action almost every week. This calendar gives an overview of all the major PDC tournaments in 2026, including the majors, the Premier League and the World Series events.

What are the major darts events in 2026?

The PDC has ten official majors in 2026. These are the prestigious tournaments with the highest prize funds and the most ranking points. Here is an overview.

When is the Premier League Darts 2026?

The Premier League Darts 2026 runs from 5 February to 28 May. There are 16 nights spread across Europe, followed by the final at The O2 in London on 28 May.

Which World Series of Darts events are there in 2026?

The World Series of Darts consists of international invitational tournaments outside Europe. In 2026 there are events in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Australia, concluding with the World Series Finals in Amsterdam.

When are the European Tour events in 2026?

The European Tour features 13 events across Europe in 2026. Below are the confirmed dates.

When is the World Darts Championship 2026-2027?

The PDC World Darts Championship 2026/2027 takes place from 10 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London. This is the biggest darts event of the year, with 96 players and a total prize fund of more than £2.5 million.

The WDF (World Darts Federation) World Championship is a separate tournament for amateur players and is held annually at Lakeside Country Club in England.

What is the difference between PDC and WDF tournaments?

The PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) runs the professional darts circuit featuring players such as Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price. The WDF (World Darts Federation) organises the amateur competitions and the Lakeside tournaments.

If you want to watch the best darts players in the world, follow the PDC. If you want to compete in officially organised darts yourself, the WDF is the route.

What is the PDC Q-School and when does it take place?

The PDC Q-School is the official qualifying event for the PDC ProTour. Players without a tour card can win one of the available tour cards here. The Q-School is the only regular route into the professional PDC circuit.

The Q-School 2026 took place from 5 to 11 January 2026 at two venues simultaneously: Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes (England) for the UK Q-School and Wunderland Kalkar in Germany for the European Q-School. The event is split into two stages. The First Stage ran from 5 to 7 January and was open to all players. The Final Stage took place from 8 to 11 January, for automatic qualifiers and survivors from the First Stage. Winning the Final Stage earns a two-year tour card directly.

Players who do not win the Final Stage but accumulate enough points can still earn a tour card via the Q-School Order of Merit. The total number of available tour cards varies each year. The next Q-School is planned for January 2027.

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