ADC Global Championship 2026: how to watch free, tournament schedule and opening results

The ADC Global Championship is live and free on Pluto TV this week, with 128 players competing in Portsmouth for a £20,000 first prize.

The tournament runs from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 November at the MODUS Live Lounge. Former WDF world champion Neil Duff won his opening match, but former Lakeside finalist Jeff Smith suffered a first-round exit.

This year’s competition uses a straight knockout draw, replacing the group stages of previous editions. Every player must win seven matches to lift the trophy.

How to watch the ADC Global Championship free in the UK

UK viewers can watch every match free on Pluto TV’s MODUS Super Series channel. The official ADC tournament website provides a direct “Watch on Pluto TV” link.

There is no paid sports subscription required for that coverage. Select the MODUS Super Series channel in Pluto TV’s listings to find the tournament.

The event is being broadcast across 16 sessions. For the latest order of play and session information, use the ADC’s official schedule and bracket.

For coverage of the wider calendar, visit our Dave.Sport darts page.

ADC Global Championship dates and tournament details

Detail	Information
Dates	1–8 November 2026
Venue	MODUS Live Lounge, Portsmouth
UK coverage	Free on Pluto TV’s MODUS Super Series channel
Starting field	128 players
Format	Straight knockout
Total prize fund	£126,000
Winner’s prize	£20,000

ADC Global Championship schedule: when is each round?

The first round occupies the opening four days, before the last 64 compete on Thursday and Friday. The tournament then accelerates over the weekend, with the final four rounds all played on Sunday.

Dates	Round	Match length
Sunday 1–Wednesday 4 November	Last 128	Best of nine legs
Thursday 5–Friday 6 November	Last 64	Best of nine legs
Saturday 7 November	Last 32	Best of 11 legs
Sunday 8 November	Last 16	Best of 11 legs
Sunday 8 November	Quarter-finals	Best of 13 legs
Sunday 8 November	Semi-finals	Best of 15 legs
Sunday 8 November	Final	Best of 17 legs

The finalists will therefore play four matches on the closing day. The title match is first to nine legs, compared with first to five in the opening two rounds.

Opening results: Duff progresses as Smith and Hedman exit

Neil Duff beat Shaun Vernall 5–3 on Sunday to reach the second round. David Davies also advanced, defeating Deta Hedman 5–1.

Jeff Smith was beaten 5–0 by Michael Wiles, while Brian Raman recorded another whitewash against Arne Spee. Alex Williams defeated Jack Tweddell 5–1.

The opening afternoon included several closer contests. Mat Caste edged Stephen Russell 5–4, Bradley van der Velden beat Michael Powell by the same score and Marcel Otter came through a deciding leg against Gary Hayes.

Selected first-round match	Result
Neil Duff v Shaun Vernall	5–3
David Davies v Deta Hedman	5–1
Michael Wiles v Jeff Smith	5–0
Brian Raman v Arne Spee	5–0
Alex Williams v Jack Tweddell	5–1

Those results underline the consequences of the new format: an opening defeat ends a player’s tournament, with no group-stage matches available to recover.

What has changed for the ADC Global Championship?

Previous editions used groups, but the 2026 competition begins with a single elimination bracket. The draw halves after each round until two players remain for Sunday’s final.

The longer matches arrive in the last 32. From the quarter-finals onwards, the number of legs required to win increases in each round, giving the closing stages a different test from the short opening matches.

ADC Global Championship: frequently asked questions

Is the ADC Global Championship free to watch?

Yes. The official UK coverage is free on Pluto TV’s MODUS Super Series channel.

When is the final?

The final takes place on Sunday 8 November, following the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals that day.

Are there group matches?

No. The 2026 tournament is straight knockout from the first round.

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