Find out about the PDC Winmau World Darts Masters 2026 prize money breakdown and purse payouts.
The PDC Winmau World Darts Masters comes with a revamped format and a record-breaking prize pool. It stands out as one of the most iconic tournaments in darts history. This year's tournament is expected to feature over 30 highly ranked players globally.
What is the 2026 PDC Winmau World Darts Masters prize money?
The prize money for the 2026 PDC Winmau World Darts Masters is £100,000 for the champion and £50,000 for the runners up in a total tournament prize pool of £500,000.
Detailed prize money breakdown
Here’s some detailed information about how the prize money is distributed.
Winner: £100,000
Runner-up: £50,000
Semi-finalists (x2): £30,000 each
Quarter-finalists (x4): £17,500 each
Second Round Losers (x8): £10,000 each
First Round Losers (x16): £5,000 each
Preliminary Round Last 16: £2,500 each
Preliminary Round Last 32: £1,000 each
Preliminary Round Last 64: £750 each
Total Prize Pool: £500,000
Note: All 30+ players in the main draw are guaranteed up to £5,000.
Dates
The Winmau World Masters 2026 edition will be held between 29th January and 1st February.
Format and Qualification
The 2026 World Darts Masters will have a set-play format. The top 24 players on the PDC Order of Merit are automatically seeded into the Last 64. The 32 group winners from the round-robin stage will advance to the next round and join the initial seeded players.
The preliminary rounds begin with 128 players, including qualifiers from secondary tours.
Year-on-Year Growth
The prize money has witnessed a significant increase over the years.
The Prize Money for the 2026 edition remains the same as the previous year.
2025
Total Prize Fund: £500,000
Winner: £100,000
2024
Total Prize Fund: £275,000
Winner: £65,000.
Venue and players
The 2026 Masters Darts will take place at the Marshall Arena, in Milton Keynes Dons, United Kingdom.