THE World Masters is now underway with a star-studded line-up eyeing glory in Milton Keynes.

is the defending champion after he held off a late fightback from to win the title for the first time last year.

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Cool Hand will have his work cut out to retain the trophy as two-time world champion arrives in Milton Keynes in winning form.

The Nuke added to his latest Alexandra Palace triumph by winning the inaugural last week.

Littler will have his sights firmly set on the World Masters title as he looks to win the event for the first time and go one step closer to completing a clean sweep of honours.

runner-up will be out to deny the teenage sensation another crown as the Dutch No1 makes his tournament debut.

Thirty-two players will all be eyeing major glory and the whopping jackpot that comes with it.

World Masters darts prize money 2026

The World Masters prize money remains unchanged from last year.

Here is a full breakdown of the mammoth £500,000 pot:

  • Winner: £100,000
  • Runner-Up: £50,000
  • Semi-Finalists: £30,000
  • Quarter-Finalists: £17,500
  • Last 16 losers: £10,000
  • Last 32 losers: £5,000
  • Preliminary Rounds Last 16 losers: £2,500
  • Preliminary Rounds Last 32 losers: £1,000
  • Preliminary Rounds Last 64 losers: £750
  • Total: £500,000

What TV channel is the World Masters darts on and can it be live streamed FREE?

  • The preliminary rounds of the World Masters, taking place on Wednesday, January 28, will be aired on PDCTV.
  • The tournament proper will be broadcast on ITV4.
  • You can live stream all the action from Milton Keynes for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
  • Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the very latest from the tournament.

What is the World Masters darts format?

  • Round One – Best of five sets, best of three legs per set
  • Round Two – Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set
  • Quarter-Finals – Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set
  • Semi-Finals – Best of nine sets, best of three legs per set
  • Final – Best of 11 sets, best of three legs per set

*There are no tie-breaks in any set

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