Red Dragon, has announced that its flagship grassroots darts tournament Champion of Champions has returned.
Now entering its 11th year, Champion of Champions, sponsored by Worthington’s, the number 1 ale in Wales produced by Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited, provides amateur pub and club players across the UK & Ireland the opportunity to progress from local qualifying events to a large-scale finals day at The Depot, Cardiff, in August.
The tournament – which is open to non-PDC card holders only – is designed to be accessible, competitive, and community-driven – bridging grassroots darts with a major event experience.
The qualification stage will see 256 qualifying events hosted in pubs and venues across the UK & Ireland. Amateur players compete locally in a knockout format, with each venue producing one winner. All venue winners then progress to Finals Day on 22nd August, for a full-day event of knockout competition.
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Players will be competing to win a share of the £32,500 prize fund across all stages. An additional incentive for the winner of Red Dragon Champion of Champions includes entry support to Darts Q School with £500 to support their travel and accommodation.
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Q School is the annual qualifying tournament run by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) that allows players to compete for a coveted two‑year PDC Tour Card, granting access to the professional circuit. This is widely regarded as the main pathway into professional darts.
Tom Brown, CEO of Nodor International, the parent company of Red Dragon commented:
“Red Dragon’s Champion of Champions has always been about creating genuine pathway moments for amateur players, and its return in 2026 marks our biggest step yet with its partner Worthington’s. This competition is built from the grassroots up – a community‑first tournament that gives local talent the chance to shine on a national stage.
“As the UK’s leading grassroots darts event, it continues to showcase the passion, commitment and skill that thrive in pubs, clubs and venues across the country. We’re incredibly proud that Champion of Champions remains Red Dragon’s flagship amateur platform, and we can’t wait to see thousands of players once again competing for their moment in the spotlight.”
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Martin Anderson, Regional Director at Molson Coors Beverage Company added:
“We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Champion of Champions, an event we have been proud to support since its inception 11 years ago. AtMolson Coors, we are passionate about supporting sport at a grassroots level, and this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity for amateur darts players across the UK to compete on a major stage.
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It is incredibly rewarding to engage with our customers in their local venues throughout the qualifying rounds, all leading up to the spectacular finale in Cardiff. We look forward to seeing the next generation of talent step up to the oche for another year of top-tier competition.”
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