Luke Littler, Luke Humphries Compete for Winmau World Masters 2026 Title
The 2026 Winmau World Masters is set to captivate darts fans from January 29 to February 1. This prestigious tournament will be held at the Arena MK and features some of the world’s top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.
Overview of the Winmau World Masters 2026
With 32 competitors, the tournament will showcase the best talents in the game. The top 24 players have automatically qualified, while the remaining eight spots will be filled through a Preliminary Round qualifier. This unique championship format adds excitement as players vie for the title and substantial cash prizes.
Event Schedule
The tournament will unfold over several days:
- Thursday, January 29: Round One – 8 matches, best of five sets.
- Friday, January 30: Round One continued – 8 matches, best of five sets.
- Saturday, January 31:
- Afternoon Session: Round Two – 4 matches, best of seven sets.
- Evening Session: Round Two continued – 4 matches, best of seven sets.
- Sunday, February 1:
- Afternoon Session: Quarter-Finals – best of seven sets.
- Evening Session: Semi-Finals and Final – best of nine sets and best of eleven sets respectively.
Notable Matches in Round One
Some of the key matchups scheduled for Round One include:
- Luke Littler vs. Mike De Decker
- Luke Humphries vs. Dave Chisnall
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Damon Heta
- Jonny Clayton vs. Wessel Nijman
Prize Money Breakdown
The tournament offers significant financial rewards for participants:
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £100,000 |
| Runner-up | £50,000 |
| Semi-finalists | £30,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | £17,500 |
| Round Two losers | £10,000 |
| Round One losers | £5,000 |
| Preliminary Round L16 | £2,500 |
| Preliminary Round L32 | £1,000 |
| Preliminary Round L64 | £750 |
Littler and Humphries: A Closer Look
Luke Littler is favored to win, with ambitions to secure one of the few prestigious PDC ranked titles he hasn’t claimed. Concurrently, Luke Humphries aims to defend his title after last year’s victory over Jonny Clayton.
The excitement surrounding the 2026 Winmau World Masters is palpable. Fans can expect thrilling matches as players compete for glory and significant prizes. For updates and live coverage, fans can visit El-Balad.
