ADC Global Championship Expanded!

Following Devon Petersen’s superb victory in the inaugural ADC Global championship the vent is being massively expanded for 2025 and beyond.

The Amateur Darts Circuit has unveiled its ambitious plans for the 2025/26
ADC Global Championship. With an expanded field, an enhanced format, a significant
increase in prize money, and a brand-new broadcast partner, this edition promises to be the
most exciting yet.

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2024, which saw Devon Petersen claim the
title at the MODUS Live Lounge in Portsmouth, the South African star will return as the
defending champion in a newly expanded 56-player field.

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.
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.

New Format for 2025/26
The tournament kicks off on Monday, December 1, 2025, with all 56 players competing in
an exciting group-stage format:

Stage One: Eight groups of seven players each, with the top four from each group
advancing to the knockout group stage.
Knockout Groups: Eight groups of four players, with only the winners progressing to the
Grand Final.
Grand Final: The eight remaining players will battle for the prestigious title during the
first week of January at the MODUS Live Lounge.
Group Stage: Each will be completed in a single day, with Group One commencing on
December 1 and the following groups playing on consecutive days.

Expanded Qualification Pathways
Players no longer need to travel far for opportunities—now, the best chances to qualify and
compete are available right in their local area.

With more opportunities than ever before, the 2025/26 ADC Global Championship will
feature a wide and diverse qualification process, ensuring representation from across the
globe:

UK & Ireland: Top four players from the ADC UK Rankings, top four players from the
ADC UK Winmau Tour, top two players from the ADC Ireland Tour, the UK & Ireland
Classic Champion, The Vault National Finals Champion and the UK Winmau Tour
Champion. There will also be extra last chance qualifiers.
UK & Ireland Regional Title Holders: The Regional Title Holders will qualify from
England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, North East, Yorkshire & Humber,
North West, Midlands, South West, South East & London and East of England.
Europe: Top two from Northern European Tour, Top 3 from Western European Tour,
Top 5 from Western European Ranking Table, Top two from Southern European Tour,
Eastern European Festival Champion, Benelux Open Champion, Benelux Trophy
Champion, DVDB Classic Champion and 2x Qualifiers
WADC Tour: Top two ranked players on the WADC Winmau Championship Tour.
MODUS Super Series: Champions from Series 10, 11, and 12 will also earn qualification
spots.
Global Representation: Two qualifiers from Oceania and one each from South Africa and
North America, ensuring a truly international event.
A Bold Step Forward for Amateur Darts
This event will be held in conjunction with the MODUS Super Series, further enhancing its
status as a premier competition for amateur darts. By partnering with the MODUS Super
Series, ADC is elevating the standard of amateur darts, creating more exposure and
competitive opportunities for players worldwide. You no longer must rack up air miles and
big expenses, you can qualify via your local tournaments.
Scott Hunt, ADC Head of Global Operations, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming
tournament:
“This is a truly revolutionary announcement for the amateur side of darts. With even more
qualification opportunities and a staggering £150,000 prize fund, we are taking the sport to
new heights. The success of the 2024 Global Championship was just the beginning—now,
with a bigger field and a new home on Pluto TV, the future looks brighter than ever.”
Further details on qualifying events will be released soon.