2026 World Grand Prix Darts: Littler Defends Title as TechRadar Details Free and Paid Streams

TechRadar reports the event is free-to-air in Belgium on VTM and in Germany on Sport 1. There are no dedicated English-language free streams, but Australian viewers can get a seven-day free trial to Kayo Sports, the outlet says. For viewers outside their home countries, TechRadar recommends using a VPN, specifically NordVPN, which it says is offering a 75% discount, three extra months free and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The guide says users should install the VPN, choose the location they want to connect to, and then open their usual local streaming service.

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports is broadcasting the tournament, with live coverage on Sky Sports Darts and Sky Sports Main Event. TechRadar says Sky Sports packages start from £20 per month for existing customers and £35 for new sign-ups, while Now Sports Memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass. Viewers away from the UK can use NordVPN to access Sky Go or Now, according to the report.

In Australia, Fox Sports holds the broadcasting rights, and Kayo Sports carries the live stream for cord-cutters. Kayo subscriptions start at AU$29.99 per month, or AU$45.99 per month for simultaneous streaming on two devices, with new users receiving a seven-day free trial. The dedicated PDCTV service will also show the tournament, with prices from AU$12.99 for a special World Grand Prix pass or AU$139.99 for a full year, TechRadar reports.

In the United States, Peacock will show the 2026 World Grand Prix. Peacock Premium plans start from $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, according to TechRadar. The report also recommends VPN use for viewers abroad.

Littler, the 19-year-old known as the Nuke, is the defending champion and the overwhelming favorite, but TechRadar reports he has not had things entirely his own way. The back-to-back world champion recently announced he is pulling out of future Players Championship events in protest at boos he has received, most notably in a defeat by Jonny Clayton in the last eight of the recent World Series Finals. Clayton, known as The Ferret, is among several former winners in the field, alongside Gerwyn Price (2020), Luke Humphries (2023), James Wade (2007, 2010) and six-time winner Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen has struggled this season, but TechRadar says the double-in format appears to suit his game.

Gian van Veen, described by TechRadar as Van Gerwen's replacement as Dutch No. 1, will also be in the mix. Last year, the 24-year-old broke the record for the best tournament average in a defeat by Littler, to whom he also lost in the world final at the start of the year. Cameron Menzies could also spring a surprise or two; the Scot beat Van Veen in Players Championship 29 last week to pick up his second title of the season.

The top 16 players on the PDC order of merit qualify by right and are seeded, while the remaining 16 spots are filled according to the Pro Tour rankings, TechRadar reports.