Find out about the PDC World Darts Championship Prize Money 2026 breakdown and purse payouts.
The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship took centre stage at London’s Alexandra Palace, where the world’s best players contested the biggest prize. The Championship is the world's most prestigious event in professional darts.
We will break down the 2026 World Darts Championship prize money.
What is the PDC World Darts Championship prize money in 2026?
The Prize Money for the 2026 PDC World Championship Darts is £1,000,000 for the winner and £400,000 for the runners. The total prize pool for the tournament is £5,000,000
World Darts Championship prize money breakdown
Result (Position) – Prize Money
Winner: £1,000,000
Runner-up: £400,000
Semi-finalists: £200,000 each
Quarter-finalists: £100,000 each
Round 4: £60,000 each
Round 3: £35,000 each
Round 2: £25,000 each
Round 1: £15,000 each
Nine-Dart Bonus: £60,000
Total Prize Pool: £5,000,000
Nine-Dart Finish Bonus
Players will receive a £60,000 bonus for a nine-dart finish in every match.
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Year-on-Year Growth
Since 2019, the prize pool has enjoyed a considerable find for the World Championship.
Year – Total Prize Fund
2026
Total Fund: £5,000,000
Winner: £1,000,000
2025
Total Fund: £2,500,000
Winner: £500,000
2024
Total Fund: £2,500,000
Winner: £500,000
2023
Total Fund: £2,500,000
Winner: £500,000
2022
Total Fund: £2,500,000
Winner: £500,000
The prize money for the World Championship Darts has increased since the early 2000s, when it was under £100,000. The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship prize money stood at £5 million, with champion receiving £1,000,000.