The Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) has announced a transformative new partnership with DartsWorld, naming them the Official Partner of LEVEL UP—ADC’s flagship development pathway for aspiring darts players.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the sport, with an exclusive £40,000 investment set to invigorate grassroots darts across the UK in 2026.
DartsWorld, renowned as the epicentre of darts media, events, and merchandise, joins forces with ADC to expand opportunities for players at every stage of their journey.
Together, we are launching a series of bi-monthly open tournaments, with three events in every region, designed to give more players the chance to compete, progress, and truly “level up”.
The concept is as follows;
LEVEL UP: A Structured Pathway for All
LEVEL UP is not a side league—it is fully integrated into the ADC’s competitive ecosystem, ensuring every match and every player matters. The pathway is divided into three distinct grades to ensure fair and challenging competition:
• CORE: For players averaging under 55.0
• EMERGING: For players averaging under 64.99
• RISE: For players averaging under 77.5
Players are encouraged to challenge themselves by playing in their eligible category or higher, but never lower, fostering both ambition and integrity within the sport.
To participate in any LEVEL UP event, players must have competed in at least one VAULT event across the previous three series (e.g., Series 14, 15, or 16 as of today). This ensures a committed and competitive field, with clear progression routes:
• Players averaging under 55.0 may enter CORE, EMERGING, or RISE.
• Players averaging under 64.99 may enter EMERGING or RISE.
• Players averaging under 77.5 may only enter RISE.
Scott Hunt, ADC’s Head of Global Operations, commented:
“DartsWorld has been a cornerstone of the sport since its inception”.
“Their renewed involvement in events is helping to build a truly global darts community. This partnership is about creating real opportunity—more events, more prize money, and more chances for players to progress.”
“The £40,000.00 investment will directly fund new events, increased prize pools, and expanded opportunities for players at all levels, reinforcing ADC’s mission to make darts accessible, inclusive, and rewarding”.
For further details on events, eligibility, and how to get involved, visit; dartscircuit.com.
For media enquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact the ADC / DartsWorld press office.
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