UK Open 2027 qualifiers: How to enter and win one of 16 amateur places

UK Open 2027 qualifiers begin on Saturday 7 November, with 16 amateur places available for the tournament at Butlin’s Minehead Resort.

The PDC has confirmed a series of local qualifying events for players hoping to reach the Ladbrokes UK Open from 5-7 March 2027.

All 16 places will come through PDC In The Community venues. England has 13 qualifying routes, with one place each available through Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

How to enter the UK Open 2027 qualifiers

Players must enter directly through their chosen host venue using the contact details in the PDC’s official qualifier announcement.

Each route has pre-qualifying events followed by a final qualifying round. The winner of that final earns a place at Minehead.

Contact the venue to confirm entry arrangements, fees, registration times and any local age restrictions before travelling. A Finals Day date is not an entry deadline or an invitation to turn up without qualifying.

Who can enter the amateur qualifiers?

The PDC’s Amateur Qualifier Series rules set the minimum age at 16, although individual venues may require players to be 18 because of licensing restrictions.

PDC Tour Card holders and players already qualified for the 2027 UK Open cannot enter. Players who attend 2027 Q-School without winning a Tour Card can enter as PDPA Associate Members.

Players may enter more than one qualifying event. Successful qualifiers must be available for the UK Open and are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

UK Open amateur qualifying finals: All 16 venues

All Finals Day dates below are in 2027. The published venue schedule concludes on Sunday 7 February.

Finals venue	Location	Finals Day
The Portland Social Club	Portland	16 January
Somercotes Snooker Club	Alfreton	16 January
Mayfield Memorial Hall	Ashbourne	17 January
Bostin Darts Bar	Rowley Regis	23 January
Kings Sports Bar	Newport	30 January
Chaukees	Ellesmere Port	6 February
Flights Sports & Social Club	Fleetwood	6 February
Hethersett Social Club	Hethersett, Wymondham	6 February
Legends Darts Lounge	Plymouth	6 February
Worthies Sports & Social Club	Winchester	6 February
Imperial Bar	Inverness	6 February
Christy’s Bar	Listowel, County Kerry	6 February
Enderby & District Social Club	Enderby	7 February
Manton Sports Club	Worksop	7 February
RNA Social Club	Southend	7 February
The Syston Brookside Club	Syston	7 February

When do pre-qualifiers start?

The Portland Social Club stages its first pre-qualifier on 7 November 2026. Other venues begin later, with some opening their qualifying programme in January.

Scotland’s route includes events in Alness, Inverness and Lossiemouth before the final at Imperial Bar. Ireland’s pre-qualifiers take place in Waterford, Galway, Listowel and Kildare before the Listowel final.

In Wales, Kings Sports Bar hosts pre-qualifiers on 3, 9, 16 and 23 January, followed by its final on 30 January.

The full pre-qualifier dates and entry email addresses are available through the PDC announcement linked above. Check with the organiser for updates before booking travel.

When is the 2027 UK Open?

The Ladbrokes UK Open takes place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 March 2027 at Butlin’s Minehead Resort. Amateur qualifiers enter in round one.

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