Grand Slam of Darts 2026 Begins: Format, Schedule and Prizes

The Grand Slam of Darts 2026 tournament starts on Saturday, 14 November and ends on Sunday, 22 November. Matches will be played in Wolverhampton and can be watched live on Sky Sports.

48 players are taking part in the tournament. The players will compete for a 1 million pound prize fund and the Eric Bristow Trophy. The quarter-finals will be played on 20 and 21 November, and the semi-finals on Sunday, 22 November in the afternoon. The final will take place the same day in the evening.

There is a significant change to the format. In previous editions there were eight groups of four players each. This time, the 48 players have been divided into sixteen groups of three. Only the group winner will advance to the next round.

Each player will play two matches in the group stage. A win earns two points, while a defeat earns no points.