World Grand Prix Darts 2024 prize money: How much are top stars Humphries and Van Gerwen competing for in Leicester

THE World Grand Prix has returned with some huge names in action.

Teenage sensation Luke Littler made his tournament debut in Leicester but fell as the first hurdle in a tough defeat to world No 4 Rob Cross.

Luke Humphries is the reigning World Grand Prix champion after he came from behind to beat Gerwyn Price and claim the first major TV title of his career.

Cool Hand is looking to join Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in becoming the third player to retain the prestigious title.

But how much is up for grabs this year in Leicester?

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When is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024?

• The World Grand Prix Darts 2024 will begin on Monday, October 7.
• The tournament will run until Sunday, October 13.
• The Mattioli Arena in Leicester will host.

What TV channel is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 on and can it be live streamed?

• The World Grand Prix Darts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
• Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action on the Sky Sports/NOW app.
• Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

What is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 format?

32 of the world’s top players will compete for the coveted title in Leicester.

The World Grand Prix is one of the most unique tournaments in the darts calendar with its double-in and double-out format.

Every player will start at the usual 501, but they must begin and finish on either a double or the bull.

• First round – best of three sets
• Second round – best of five sets
• Quarter-finals – best of five sets
• Semi-finals – best of seven sets
• Final – best of nine sets

What is the World Grand Prix Darts 2024 prize money?

Here is a breakdown of the total prize money on offer in Leicester:

• Winner – £120,000
• Runner-up – £60,000
• Semi-finalist – £40,000
• Quarter-finalist – £25,000
• Second Round losers – £15,000
• First Round losers – £7,500
• Total – £600,000