How to Watch the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts Live on UK TV (Wolverhampton)
The short answer
The 2026 PDC Grand Slam of Darts is televised live in the UK exclusively on Sky Sports Darts and Sky Sports Arena. Taking place over 9 days in November at WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton, every afternoon and evening session is available in 1080p/4K 50fps on our UK sports channels.
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Community Consensus: UK broadband providers (Virgin Media, Sky, BT, EE) enforce dynamic DNS blocking during live fixtures. The top upvoted workaround in the UK community is using an independent DNS (Cloudflare 1.1.1.1) or encrypted connection, and tuning into overseas 50fps English feeds (Peacock, Optus Sport, beIN) where the domestic 3pm blackout does not apply.
The Grand Slam of Darts is unique on the PDC calendar as the only cross-code tournament featuring a round-robin group phase leading into grueling knockout legs.
Held in Wolverhampton, it is the premier autumn prelude to the World Championship at Ally Pally. Here is how to watch every session live without paying for expensive Sky bundles.
Key takeaways
- 9 days of top-tier darts featuring 32 PDC and WDF champions
- Live coverage split between afternoon (1:00 PM) and evening (7:00 PM) sessions on Sky Sports
- Features reigning major champions including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen
- Ultra-low latency stream keeps you ahead of betting updates and group-chat spoilers
- Available on Firestick, Smart TV, and mobile via WhatsApp activation
Tournament Schedule & Sky Sports Coverage
| Tournament Stage | Dates | UK Broadcast Channel | Session Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage Days 1-4 | Mid-November | Sky Sports Darts / Arena | 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM GMT |
| Second Round Knockouts | Mid-November | Sky Sports Darts | 7:00 PM GMT |
| Quarter-Finals & Semi-Finals | Late November | Sky Sports Main Event | 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM GMT |
| Final | Sunday Evening | Sky Sports Darts / Main Event | 7:30 PM GMT |
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Frequently asked
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