Prize money for 2026 world darts champion doubled to record £1million

It's the biggest cash increase in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation.

DOUBLE TOPS: Luke Littler won £500,000 for winning the 2025 World Darts Championship but that prize will be doubled in 2026. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

The 2026 world darts champion will win a record £1million (€1.19m) prize – double the amount Luke Littler received in January for claiming the 2025 title.

The biggest cash increase in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation has been confirmed, with an expanded 128-player field at the 2026 World Championship competing for a £5m (€5.98m) prize fund.