Winmau World Masters Darts 2026: Littler, Humphries Pursue Major TV Title
The 2026 Winmau World Masters Darts tournament is set to showcase some of the top talents in the sport, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries. This prestigious event will take place at Arena MK, running from January 29 to February 1. A total of 24 players have secured their spots in this 32-player competition, with eight additional places determined through a Preliminary Round qualifier.
Key Players and Tournament Format
Luke Littler enters the tournament as a favorite, aiming to capture one of the two major TV titles that he has yet to win in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Meanwhile, Luke Humphries hopes to claim back-to-back titles after his victory against Jonny Clayton in the previous year’s final.
Match Format
- Round One: Best of five sets, best of three legs per set.
- Round Two: Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set.
- Quarter-finals: Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set.
- Semi-finals: Best of nine sets, best of three legs per set.
- Final: Best of 11 sets, best of three legs per set.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament will unfold as follows:
January 29 (1900 GMT)
- Chris Dobey vs. Jermaine Wattimena
- Gary Anderson vs. Niels Zonneveld
- James Wade vs. Madars Razma
- Nathan Aspinall vs. Shane McGuirk
- Jonny Clayton vs. Wessel Nijman
- Gerwyn Price vs. James Hurrell
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Damon Heta
- Gian van Veen vs. Ryan Joyce
January 30 (1900 GMT)
- Martin Schindler vs. Luke Woodhouse
- Ross Smith vs. Jimmy van Schie
- Danny Noppert vs. Daryl Gurney
- Ryan Searle vs. Rob Cross
- Josh Rock vs. Connor Scutt
- Luke Littler vs. Mike De Decker
- Luke Humphries vs. Dave Chisnall
- Stephen Bunting vs. Jeffrey de Graaf
January 31
- Afternoon Session (1300 GMT): Round Two – 4 matches
- Evening Session (1900 GMT): Round Two – 4 matches
February 1
- Afternoon Session (1300 GMT): Quarter-Finals
- Evening Session (1900 GMT): Semi-Finals and Final
Prize Money Overview
The tournament offers substantial prize money, structured as follows:
- Winner: £100,000
- Runner-up: £50,000
- Semi-finalists: £30,000 each
- Quarter-finalists: £17,500 each
- Round Two losers: £10,000 each
- Round One losers: £5,000 each
- Preliminary Round L16: £2,500 each
- Preliminary Round L32: £1,000 each
- Preliminary Round L64: £750 each
With an engaging format and a promising lineup of talented players, the 2026 Winmau World Masters promises to be a thrilling event for darts enthusiasts and sports fans alike. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates and highlights!
