THE UK Open 2025 is due to be another spectacle for darts fans all around the world. The competition is known for its unique open draw format and huge 160-player field and will take place from Friday, 28 February, to Sunday, 2 March. With there being a total prize fund of £600,000, Luke Littler will be hoping to add to his already colossal earnings since he burst onto the scene during the 2023/24 World Darts Championship.
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Since the UK Open is known for its open draw style, where well-known players face off against up-and-coming talent, many players view qualifying for the tournament as an accomplishment in and of itself. The UK Open is a fan favourite because of this element of unpredictability.
This year marks the 23rd time the UK Open has been held. The tournament started in 2003 with a much smaller prize fund of £124,000, with the winner receiving £30,000. Since then, the event has grown significantly in both prize money and popularity, producing a number of memorable champions and unexpected winners.
Friday, February 28 - First, second and third rounds (12pm GMT). Friday, February 28 - Last-64 (7pm GMT). Saturday, March 1 - Last-32 (1pm GMT). Saturday, March 1 - Last-16 (7pm GMT). Sunday, March 2 - Quarter-finals (12.45pm GMT). Sunday, March 2 - Semi-finals and Final (7pm GMT).
