Frequency : Annual, June TV Hours : 24 Hours Live Format : The UK Open has become known as the “FA Cup of Darts” since its introduction in 2003, with top professionals joined by leading amateur players at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium. The open draw nature throws up massive games in early rounds as well as the chance for a new star to be made, while the tournament is unique for having eight stages playing at once around the arena. Prize Fund : £200,000 Nations Represented : UK, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Canada, USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium Venue : Reebok Stadium, Bolton Inaugural Year : 2003 Previous Winners : Phil Taylor (ENG) x 4, Roland Scholten (NED), Raymond van Barneveld (NED) x 2, James Wade (ENG) x2, Robert Thornton (SCO) Website :www.pdc.tv
THE 21st annual running of the PartyPoker.com World Pool Masters will take place from 25th to 27th October at the Metrodome in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This represents the first time... May 23 2013
Snooker’s most prestigious invitation tournament, The Masters, will be back at Alexandra Palace in London next January, and tickets are on sale now.
The event brings together the sport’s elite players,... May 22 2013
MATCHROOM SPORT is delighted to announce an exciting new five year agreement with Sky Sports to bring a variety of outstanding events to the world’s premier sports channel.
Commencing this... April 05 2013
World Snooker is delighted to announce Betfair as the new title sponsor of the sport’s biggest tournament, the World Championship.
The Betfair World Championship will run from April 20 to May... March 25 2013
The Partypoker.com Premier League Poker is back for its 6th season and the tournament returns to London after a two year hiatus. Aspers Casino in Westfield, Stratford in East... March 13 2013
Sky Sports will take its partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation into a 25th year thanks to a new five-year broadcast deal.
The agreement offers Sky Sports viewers over 50 days... March 07 2013
The PGA EuroPro Tour is taking its TV coverage to the next level in 2013 with extra on-course cameras, specialist on-course commentary from former PGA Tour and European Tour star... February 05 2013
Motocaddy has been unveiled as the ‘Official Electric Trolley’ brand of the PGA EuroPro Tour for an eighth consecutive year, supporting a professional circuit that has produced Major winners including... February 05 2013
World Snooker is delighted to announce BetVictor as the new title sponsor of next week's Welsh Open.
The BetVictor Welsh Open will run from February 11-17 at the Newport Centre... February 05 2013
The world's top eight darts players are to visit Dubai this year for the $250,000 Dubai Duty Free Darts Masters, which will be played on May 23 & 24 at... January 23 2013
Following the outstanding success of the Betfair Masters, prize money for snooker's greatest invitation event will be increased from £500,000 to £600,000 next year.
The top prize for the 2014... January 21 2013
Matchroom Sport and Sauerland Promotion are delighted to announce that Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will fight in Britain.
The huge super middleweight rematch is the fight of the year in... January 15 2013
The BBC will continue to broadcast snooker’s biggest domestic tournaments until at least 2017, extending the current agreement by three years.
The BBC will continue as host broadcaster of the World... January 09 2013
THE McCoy's Premier League Darts will feature TEN players in 2013 under a new format which was announced on Wednesday evening, with Michael van Gerwen, Wes Newton and Robert Thornton... January 02 2013
ADRIAN LEWIS will open the defence of his Ladbrokes World Darts Championship against debutant Gino Vos and Phil Taylor will meet Michael Mansell as the pair begin their battle for... December 04 2012
