​2026 World Matchplay of Darts prize money: Details on increased amounts for winner and others originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The World Matchplay of Darts, one of the biggest majors of the PDC year, is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBig payouts are up for grabs for qualifiers, and getting wins at an event like this could be a game-changer when it comes to moving up the world rankings.The prize money has been increased this year, which makes it all the more important to perform well.The total prize fund this year, which will be split among all 32 players, is a record-breaking £1,000,000.That’s £200,000 more than last year’s total, which was £800,000.The winner of the tournament this year will take home £225,000, which is £25,000 more than what Luke Littler took home as the winner last year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: 2026 World Matchplay of Darts: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explainedHere is how much each player will take home depending on how far into the tournament a player advances:Finish£# of players£ compared to 2025First round£12,50016+£2,500Second round£22,5008+£7,500Quarterfinalist£35,0004+£5,000Semifinalst£65,0002+£15,000Runner-up£125,0001+£25,000Winner£250,0001+£25,000The prize money increase will be key for players who make a deep run in the event, but even those who make just the second round are getting a sizeable haul of £22,500, compared to last year’s £15,000.When does Luke Littler play at the 2026 World Matchplay of Darts? Schedule, opponents and moreLuke Littler contract details: Teenage phenom signs richest endorsement deal in darts history2026 World Matchplay Darts qualifiersBig names set to miss the 2026 World Matchplay of DartsWatch: Luke Littler hits nine-darter in one of the greatest legs of all time against Josh Rock