Wales will kick off the group stage of the 2026 World Cup of Darts on opening night, as 40 nations prepare to compete in Frankfurt from June 11-14. The tournament, which will see defending champions Northern Ireland, along with England, Netherlands and Scotland, seeded through to the second round, promises a packed schedule of darting action.
The draw pits Wales against their group-stage opponents in the opening session, setting the tone for a competition that has expanded to include 40 nations. Northern Ireland enter as the 2025 champions, looking to defend their crown against a strong field that includes traditional powerhouses England, Netherlands and Scotland, all of whom have been given byes to the second round.
Frankfurt will host the four-day event, with the group stage running from June 11 before the seeded teams join in the second round. The full schedule and match-ups are yet to be announced, but the opening night promises a thrilling start to the World Cup of Darts 2026.
