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What is the Darts World Championship prize money for 2026?

Behind the scenes: Watch Sky Sports' "spotter" directing cameras around the dartboard
  • The winner of the 2026 World Darts Championship will receive a record £1 million prize, double the amount Luke Littler won previously.
  • This year's tournament features a total prize pool of £5 million, distributed among 128 players.
  • Every participant is guaranteed to take home at least £15,000, with quarter-finalists earning £100,000 and the runner-up receiving £400,000.
  • Luke Littler, the reigning world champion and world No 1, is the favourite to win, having secured multiple major titles in the past year.
  • The final of the World Darts Championship is scheduled to take place on 3 January.
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