The pinnacle of the Amateur Darts Calendar is here, and it has never looked like this. The ADC Global Championship got underway on Sunday 1st November at the MODUS Live Lounge in Portsmouth. 128 of the most consistent and dominant amateur players in the world are battling it out across a full week of live darts.
Every place in the tournament has been earned through the Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) season with no invites or wildcards granted, and this year there are more places than ever.
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Bigger Field. Bigger Stage.
The 2026 Global Championship has grown from 56 players to 128, opening the door for 72 additional players to compete on the global stage. The total prize fund is £126,000, with the winner taking home £20,000. Every player in the field leaves with prize money, so even a first-round exit earns £500.
Scott Hunt of the ADC said: “Expanding from 56 to 128 players is about creating more opportunity, opening more doors, and giving more players the chance to compete on a true global stage. The move to a straight knockout format over one full week of action will bring real intensity and excitement from the very first dart.”
The international reach has grown too. Alongside players from the UK, Ireland and multiple European countries, this year’s field includes qualifiers from Africa, Canada and Australia.
Every dart is broadcast live and free on Pluto TV, with a live audience in the room throughout the week. The MODUS Live Lounge is a purpose-built darts venue, designed for tight camera angles, an amplified atmosphere and raw competitive tension.
Current Results
Last 64
The Last 64 will begin on 5th November.
Last 128
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What is the format of the 2026 ADC Global Championship?
The group stages are gone. In their place is a 128-player straight knockout from the very first match. Lose once and your championship is over. Win, and you take another step towards the title.
There is no recovery from a bad performance and no safety net. Every match matters, and every session carries weight.
| ROUND | STAGE | FORMAT |
| Round 1 | Last 128 | Best of 9 |
| Round 2 | Last 64 | Best of 9 |
| Round 3 | Last 32 | Best of 11 |
| Round 4 | Last 16 | Best of 11 |
| Round 5 | Quarter Finals | Best of 13 |
| Round 6 | Semi Finals | Best of 15 |
| Round 7 | Final | Best of 17 |
The Last 128 is played across the opening four days, Sunday 1st to Wednesday 4th November. The Last 64 follows on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, and the Last 32 on Saturday 7th. The tournament then reaches its conclusion on Sunday 8th November. In total there are 16 sessions across the week, split between afternoon and evening action.
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How to watch the ADC Global Championship?
Every session of the ADC Global Championship is available to watch live and free on Pluto TV, so you won’t miss a dart. Simply open Pluto TV on any smart device or browser and find the ADC Global Championship coverage. Tickets for the later stages are also available if you’d rather be in the room.
What is the Prize Money for the ADC Global Championship?
The ADC Global Championship carries a total prize fund of £126,000, paid across all seven rounds.
| FINISH | PRIZE |
| Last 128 | £500 |
| Last 64 | £750 |
| Last 32 | £1,000 |
| Last 16 | £1,250 |
| Quarter Finals | £2,000 |
| Semi Finals | £4,000 |
| Runner Up | £8,000 |
| Winner | £20,000 |
How do Players Qualify for the ADC Global Championship?
A truly global event for amateur darts players, the Global Championship offers multiple pathways to qualification across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the rest of the world. New routes for 2026 reward consistency across the whole ADC system. These include extra places for Regional Ranking Number Ones and spots earned through combined VAULT points across Series 14 to 18, with the top two players in each region from that table booking their place.
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UK & Ireland routes
- Regional Title Holders: 1 spot for each
- Regional Ranking Number Ones: 1 spot for each
- Major winners: the VAULT National Finals (winner and runner-up), the UK & Ireland Classic (winner) and the Winmau Championship (winner)
- Combined VAULT points (Series 14 to 18): the top 2 from each region, 22 spots in total
- UK Rankings: 5 spots for the top 5 players not already qualified
- Winmau Championship Tour: the top 4 from the North table and the top 4 from the South table
- Ireland Championship Tour and WADC Winmau Championship Women’s Tour: places for the top finishers in each
European routes
- European Major winners: 1 spot for each
- Order of Merit: 16 spots
- European Tour places: 16 spots
- Additional qualifiers: further places through ADC qualifying events
Rest of the World
- Qualifiers from Africa, Canada and Australia
If a player qualifies through more than one route, the spot passes to the next eligible player.
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Our Promise
With Winmau proud to stand alongside the Amateur Darts Circuit, the 2026 Global Championship is the biggest and most professionally delivered edition yet. For players and fans alike, the road to the final has never been more demanding or more compelling. We’ll be here throughout the week to deliver key moments, fresh stories and deeper insight as the championship unfolds and history is made.
