Sunday evening · 31 January
The trophy session is our pick for the climax. The PDC report says sold out, so only follow the seller's official route if places return.
World Masters 2027: your Milton Keynes darts night
The televised World Masters runs 28–31 January 2027 at Arena MK, formerly Marshall Arena. Its expanded field and short sets are confirmed.
Compare the six main-event sessions, the last PDC ticket report and clearly labelled 2026 price guidance.
At a glance
Main event28–31 January 2027
PDC calendar27–31 January 2027
VenueArena MK · Milton Keynes
Format32 players · best-of-three-leg sets
Prices2026 guide · £35–£50 before fees
Checked 6 October 2026. Main-event dates and format are confirmed; 2026 starts/prices remain a guide.
Ticket status is the PDC’s 30 September report.
Dates and session times
The PDC's full 2027 calendar spans 27–31 January. Its ticket announcement confirms the televised main event at Arena MK on 28–31 January.
Don't book 27 January as a main-event spectator session; the PDC ticket announcement doesn't list a separate preliminary ticket.
2026 prices and starts, as a guide: the previous chart has six sessions, with 19:00 evenings and 13:00 afternoons.
Prices below are front table / rear table / tiered, before booking and transaction charges.
| Confirmed 2027 main-event date | 2026 start guide · GMT | 2026 round guide | 2026 face values, as a guide | PDC status · 30 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 28 Jan 2027 | 19:00 | First round · eight matches | £50 / £45 / £40 | Limited |
| Fri 29 Jan 2027 | 19:00 | First round · eight matches | £50 / £45 / £40 | Sold out |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 | 13:00 | Second round · four matches | £45 / £40 / £35 | Sold out |
| Sat 30 Jan 2027 | 19:00 | Second round · four matches | £50 / £45 / £40 | Sold out |
| Sun 31 Jan 2027 | 13:00 | Quarter-finals · four matches | £45 / £40 / £35 | Limited |
| Sun 31 Jan 2027 | 19:00 | Semi-finals and final | £50 / £45 / £40 | Sold out |
The 2027 price chart, final start times and fees aren't confirmed here; check the official seller's current listing.
The availability column is the PDC's 30 September report, checked on 6 October, rather than a live checkout count.
Follow the official announcement for today's remaining seats.
Sources and checked date
Source: 2027 main-event dates · Full calendar span · 2026 face values and starts · Published ticket status · checked 6 October 2026.
Tickets and how they sell
2027 sales opened at noon BST for annual PDCTV members on 28 September, registered PDC pre-sale on 29 September and general sale on 30 September.
The annual-membership cutoff was 23:59 BST on 18 September. Those opening windows have passed.
The latest PDC report leaves only Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon with limited tickets.
Friday evening, both Saturday sessions and Sunday evening were sold out in that announcement.
Check the official purchase route before choosing a non-refundable room.
Use the current seller's price and charges at checkout. Our ticket guide explains the checks on authorised sales and resale.
If a session is unavailable, follow the PDC seller's own resale instructions; don't pay a stranger by bank transfer.
Sources and checked date
Source: Actual 2027 sale windows · Last official stock report · Official seller route · checked 6 October 2026.
Session-by-session: what to expect
Thursday and Friday: sixteen opening ties
The expanded World Masters format continues in 2027.
The top 24 in the rankings after the World Championship qualify directly, with eight places won through Preliminary Rounds. The top 16 are seeded in the 32-player main field.
Each set is best of three legs. Win two legs and you've won the set, so a short burst can change the match.
First-round games are best of five sets; an opening evening gives you eight matches in the previous schedule.
Saturday: time for a longer contest
The 2026 guide divides round two between afternoon and evening, four games in each. Those ties are best of seven sets.
There's room for a comeback, while the crowd still gets repeated introductions and walk-ons.
Sunday: the trophy day
The guide puts four quarter-finals in the afternoon, followed by two semi-finals and the final at night.
Quarter-finals were best of seven sets, semi-finals nine and the final eleven. The 2027 announcement confirms that eleven-set final.
This isn't the World Championship's longer best-of-five-leg set. It rewards quick two-leg sets, with a qualification route beyond the leading 24 names.
Our tournament comparison explains where it sits in the PDC calendar.
Sources and checked date
Source: Confirmed expanded 2027 format · 2026 round lengths and programme · checked 6 October 2026.
How to pick a session
Sunday afternoon · 31 January
Four quarter-finals and the lower 2026 afternoon prices make this our value choice. It was one of the two sessions with limited seats in the last announcement.
Sunday afternoon · check admission first
A daytime finish is easier for a first trip. Confirm the child's admission and adult supervision with the seller before booking this session.
Thursday evening · 28 January
Start with eight opening matches, then stay over. It was the remaining evening option in the report; check enough seats are available together.
The Friday and Saturday programmes remain useful comparisons, even though the latest report says sold out.
Our session-choice guide weighs atmosphere against cost and the return journey.
Sources and checked date
Source: Available-session report · Guide prices and programmes · checked 6 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
Start with your current ticket quote, or select a clearly labelled 2026 guide price. Add the station transfer as well as your train.
Hotel spending is nights × rooms × price per room, so don't multiply shared rooms by every attendee.
Your darts night
Sources and checked date
Source: Six previous price presets · Current quote and charges · checked 6 October 2026.
On the day
Leave time for the station connection, bag search and finding the seat. Bring the issued ticket and a charged phone.
The venue is cashless, so have a payment card ready rather than relying on notes for food and drinks.
| Part of the visit | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | Use the issued event instructions | Check your session ticket |
| First darts · 2026 guide | 13:00 | 19:00 |
| Finish · our planning allowance | Allow a full afternoon, roughly to 17:00 | Allow to about 23:00, later if play runs long |
| Afterwards | Meal or rail transfer | Booked taxi or overnight room |
The 2027 doors and published finish times aren't confirmed here; check your ticket before arranging the return journey.
Don't book a return that needs the match to end on the dot. Use a steward for help and the arena help contacts afterwards.
Sources and checked date
Source: Historical first-match times · Cashless venue · Current event · checked 6 October 2026.
Families and groups
The previous price announcement allowed a maximum of six table seats or ten tiered seats per member: 2026 rule, as a guide. The wording doesn't confirm a 2027 ceiling.
Ask the current seller before one person tries to buy for a larger party.
The 2027 child rules and group limit aren't confirmed here; ask the seller about your whole party. Our under-18 guide explains the questions to ask.
A buying limit isn't the number of children one adult can take.
For an adult group, agree the seating category, dinner time and taxi home before collecting money.
The stag and hen guide helps you keep deposits, changes and meeting points manageable.
Sources and checked date
Source: Previous member purchase limit · Current admission and group terms · checked 6 October 2026.
Fancy dress and rules for this event
Allowed
- One A4-size venue-policy bag, up to 21cm × 30cm.
- Fancy dress that fits the seat and respects other fans.
- A card for payments at this cashless venue.
- Flags or banners only when authorised by the venue.
Not allowed
- Glass, cans, aerosols, hot food/drinks and umbrellas.
- Weapons, poles, selfie sticks, smoke canisters, flares or fireworks.
- Smoking or vaping indoors; video cameras or drones.
- Leaving with an expectation of re-admission: the venue FAQ says no re-admission.
The current PDC rules on masks, inflatables, minimum age and removal from the event aren't confirmed here; read the event conditions before booking.
Check those with the seller before buying accessories.
The published prohibited-items poster explicitly covers Arena MK. It doesn't say every cold snack is banned.
Keep costume props simple using the fancy-dress guide, and follow staff directions on the night.
Sources and checked date
Source: Bag measurements · Arena prohibited items · Venue no-readmission and payments · checked 6 October 2026.
Getting there and home
Milton Keynes Central needs an onward journey to Stadium MK. The current X6 example takes 17 minutes; a taxi needs traffic and pickup time added.
The full arena travel section covers stops, walking, event parking and the late return.
Sources and checked date
Source: Arena location and transfer · Current bus example · checked 6 October 2026.
Check January travel before fixing the session
Allow for the arena-to-station transfer. Compare Masters train journeys
Where to stay and when to book
Book a cancellable room once you have the session secured.
Stadium MK, the station/Midsummer Boulevard area, Saxon Gate and Campbell Park offer different bases.
The hotel-area guide names Budget, Mid-range and Premium choices and their transport needs.
Sources and checked date
Source: Stadium base · Park-side rooms · checked 6 October 2026.
Check availability for your Masters dates
Compare cancellation terms and the return from the arena. Check Milton Keynes rooms on Booking.com
FAQs
Does a World Masters main-event ticket cover 27 January 2027?
The published main-event dates are 28–31 January. The wider calendar starts on 27 January, but the PDC ticket announcement doesn’t list a spectator ticket for that day.
How many players qualify directly for the 2027 World Masters?
The top 24 after the World Championship qualify directly. Eight Preliminary Round qualifiers complete the 32-player main event.
How many legs win a World Masters set?
Two: every set is best of three legs. The first round is best of five sets and the final best of eleven sets.
Which World Masters sessions had tickets left in the last PDC report?
The 30 September 2026 report listed limited seats for Thursday 28 January evening and Sunday 31 January afternoon.
The other four main-event sessions were sold out in that report.
What is the previous World Masters afternoon ticket price?
The 2026 guide is £45 front table, £40 rear table or £35 tiered, before charges. Those are historical face values, not confirmed 2027 prices.
When did 2027 World Masters general sale open?
General sale opened at noon BST on 30 September 2026. Annual PDCTV and registered pre-sale opened on 28 and 29 September respectively.
How many table seats could a member buy for the 2026 Masters?
The published 2026 limit was six table seats or ten tiered seats per member. Use it as a guide and check the current seller’s 2027 limit.
Historic chart values are labelled as the 2026 guide. How we check our facts.
Package or do it yourself?
| Decision | A package offered by an official seller | Ticket and hotel booked separately |
|---|---|---|
| What is included | Read the named seller’s exact seat, food and accommodation inclusions | The ticket and room each have their own booking terms |
| Seat choice | Only the package inventory offered | Choose from the official general-admission plan |
| Flexibility | Changes depend on the package contract | Ticket and hotel cancellation rules can differ |
| Cost | Compare the full quoted total, including fees | Add ticket fees, room, travel and meals yourself |
No current official world masters package inclusion list was verified in this check.
Prize fund for 2027
The PDC hasn’t announced the 2027 prize fund in the sources checked on 8 November 2026. PDC prize-fund source (checked 8 November 2026).
| Award | GBP |
|---|---|
| Total prize fund | Not announced in checked PDC sources |
| Winner | Not announced in checked PDC sources |
Sources and checked date
PDC prize-fund breakdown — checked 8 November 2026. The current table does not announce this2027 edition;2026 amounts are not carried forward.
2027 set and leg format
The 2027 World Masters is played in sets, with two legs needed to win a set. Preliminary matches and the first round are best of five sets.
The second round and quarter-finals are best of seven. The semi-finals are best of nine and the final best of eleven.
PDPA 2027 World Masters format — checked 28 October 2026.