Luke Littler returns to Butlin's Minehead Resort as defending champion for the 2026 UK Open, facing a 160-player field from March 6-8. The 16-year-old will begin his title defense in round four alongside world No 1 Luke Humphries and other top-32 seeds. Littler claimed his first major televised title at this event last year.

Beau Greaves, who reached the fourth round on her debut in 2025, opens against Darryl Pilgrim in round one. The 20-year-old Charlie Manby faces Swiss No 1 Stefan Bellmont, while Kyle Gilding takes on Sam Spivey. Former world champion Peter Wright, now outside the top 32, enters in round three against a potential matchup with Darius Labanauskas.

Reigning champions including Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and Andrew Gilding join the tournament in round four. Greaves recently hit a nine-darter at Players Championship Six in Leicester, adding to her momentum heading into the Minehead event. The draw features multiple former winners and rising talents competing across eight stages throughout the three-day tournament.