ADC Global Championship 25/26 – Who is the best Amateur Dart Player on the Planet?

December 1st marks the official start of “Dartsmas”, and what better way to kick it off than the start of the pinnacle of the Amateur Darts Calendar, the ADC Global Championship.

Starting on Monday 1^st December and running through 3 phases until finals day on Sunday 4^th January, the ADC Global Championships brings together the most consistent and dominant amateur darts players across the world.

There are no invites. No shortcuts. Every place in the tournament is earned through the battles that have taken place across the incredibly competitive 2025 season of the Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC).

 

Bigger Prize Pool. Bigger Stage.

The prize fund for the 2025/26 Global Championship has been significantly boosted, with a total of £150,000 up for grabs. The winner will walk away with a guaranteed £60,000, making this one of the most lucrative amateur darts tournaments in history.

The ADC Global Championship will take place on one of the most recognizable competitive environments in modern darts, The Modus Live Lounge. The areas is built for high-octane intensity, tight camera angles, amplified atmosphere and raw competitive tension.

Adding to the excitement, every dart of the championship will be broadcast live and free on Pluto TV, giving fans worldwide the chance to witness the action while enjoying over 250+ free channels and thousands of on-demand movies and shows.

 

What is the format of the 25/26 ADC Global Championship?

The ADC Global Championship format has been designed to reward consistency and the ability to handle pressure across multiple stage of the competition. The structure is simple, transparent and merit drive – every leg matters, every result counts, and no player advances without earning it.

Stage 1 – Group Stage (December 1^st – 8th)

56 Players | 8 Groups | Top 4 per Group Advance | Best of 7 Legs

 All 56 players are divided into eight groups of seven, competing across eight consecutive days. Each player will face off against the other 6 players in their group, ensuring that advancement is based on sustained performance rather than a single result, with the top four performers from each group progressing to the next stage,

Stage 2 - Knockout groups (December 9^th – 12th)

32 Players | 8 Groups | Only Group Winner Advances | Best of 7 Legs

The next stage places the 32 qualifying into eight groups of four, with a format that intensifies the pressure. Players will compete with each opponent in their group twice, with only the winner of each group advancing to Finals Day.

Finals Day (4^th January 2026)

8 Players | Knockout Bracket

The eight Stage 2 winners will compete in a straight knockout bracket:

·        Quarter finals: Best of 11

·        Semi-finals: Best of 13

·        Grand Final: Best of 17

No second chances. This is the day a Champion is made.

 

How to watch the ADC Global Championship?

Every session of the ADC Global Championship is available to watch live and free on Pluto TV worldwide.

As the official broadcast partner, Pluto TV delivers a dedicated darts experience through the MODUS Super Series channel, providing full coverage of Stage 1, Stage 2 and Finals Day, so you won’t have to miss a dart.

To watch, simply open the Pluto TV on any smart device or browser, navigate to the Sports category, and select the MODUS Super Series channel for uninterrupted coverage.

 

What is the Prize Money for the ADC Global Championship?

The ADC Global Championship offers the largest prize fund in Amateur Darts, with the tournament providing a collective prize fund of £150,000.

FINISH		PRIZE
Stage 1	7th Place	£500
	6th Place	£600
	5th Place	£700
Stage 2	4th Place	£800
	3rd Place	£900
	2nd Place	£1,250
Finals Day	Quarter Finals	£4,000
	Semi Finals	£8,000
	Runner Up	£20,000
	Winner	£60,000

 

How do Players Qualify for the ADC Global Championship?

A truly global event for Amateur Dart players, the ADC Global Championship provides multiple pathways for qualification across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World.

*If players qualify via multiple methods, extra tour spots will be granted

UK & IRELAND QUALIFIERS (35 Spots)
Region Title Holders	Northern Ireland	1 Spot for each Title Holder
	Ireland
	England
	Scotland
	Wales
	South West
	South East & London
	Midlands
	East of England
	Yorkshire & Humber
	North East
	North West
Major Tournament Winners	ADC Vault	1 Spot each Winner
	ADC UK & Ireland Classic
	ADC Winmau Championship
	Modus Super Series - Series 10 Winner
	Modus Super Series - Series 11 Winner
	Modus Super Series - Series 12 Winner
Ranking and Positional Qualification	ADC UK Rankings	4 Spots for Top 4 Positions in each
	Winmau Championship
	ADC Ireland Championship Tour	2 Spots for Top 2 Positions in each
	WADC Winmau Championship Women's Tour
Qualifier Winners	Northern Ireland	1 Spot for each Winner
	South UK
	North

 

EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS (20 Spots)
ADC European Major Winners	ADC Europe DVDB Classic	1 Spot for each Winner
	ADC Europe Winmau Benelux Open
	ADC Europe Benelux Trophy
ADC European Tour	Western European Tour	3 Spots for Top 3 Positions
	Northern European Tour	2 Spots for Top 2 Positions
	Southern European Tour
Regional Ranking	Western Europe Rankings	5 Spots for Top 5 Positions
Qualfier Winners	ADC Qualifier 1	1 Spot for Each winner
	ADC Qualifier 2

 

REST OF THE WORLD QUALIFIERS (4 Spots)
Winners	Reigning ADC Global Championship Winner	1 Spot for Winner
	Australia & New Zealand Qualifier Winners	2 Spots for 2 Event Winners
	African Qualifier Winner	1 Spot for Event Winner

 

 

The 25/26 ADC Global Championship Schedule

With a schedule packed with high-quality darts, Stage 1 unfolds from 1^st - 8^th December, delivering eight consecutive days of intense group competition. Stage 1 is a phase defined by depth and difficulty where every group presents real challenges resulting in every player facing a demanding path to progress onto stage 2.

Our Promise

With Red Dragon standing tall as title sponsors, the 2025/26 Global Championship will be the most competitive and professionally delivered edition to date. For players and fans alike, the road to the final has never been more demanding or more compelling.
We’ll be here throughout to deliver key moments, fresh stories and deeper insight as the Championship unfolds and history is made.