BST Hyde Park announces the return of The Hyde Park Darts Championship
PDC PRESENTS
THE HYDE PARK DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP
RETURNING FOR A SECOND YEAR
LUKE HUMPHRIES
FALLON SHERROCK (DEFENDING CHAMPION)
NATHAN ASPINALL
STEPHEN BUNTING
With Celebrity Guests
AJ ODUDU
JOE SWASH (DEFENDING CHAMPION)
BEHZINGA
EMMA PATON
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Tickets on general sale Friday 29 May, 12pm
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TUESDAY 26 MAY, LONDON: Following the huge success of its debut, American Express presents BST Hyde Park is delighted to announce the return of The Hyde Park Darts Championship, a PDC Pro-Am tournament featuring top stars Luke Humphries, Fallon Sherrock, Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting, each paired with a celebrity teammate.
PDC Presents The Hyde Park Darts Championship will take place on Wednesday 8th July, featuring special guests; broadcaster AJ Odudu and sports presenter Emma Paton alongside YouTuber Behzinga and presenter Joe Swash, back to defend his joint-title with Fallon Sherrock. Tickets go on sale at 12pm on Friday 29 May. The pro-am tournament is part of the BST Hyde Park Open House midweek series of events. For information on Open House, visit www.bst-hydepark.com
The Hyde Park Darts Championship, featuring some of the sport’s biggest players, will be played out on BST Hyde Park’s famous Great Oak Stage.
‘Cool Hand Luke’ Luke Humphries returns for another chance at Hyde Park glory. Humphries is the reigning BetMGM Premier League and World Masters champion, currently ranked world number two on the PDC Order of Merit. Cool Hand’s rise to darting superstardom began with his maiden major title at the 2023 World Grand Prix, followed by Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals victories before a famous World Championship triumph over Littler in January 2024. He steered England to World Cup of Darts glory alongside Michael Smith in June 2024, added the World Matchplay title in July, and retained the Players Championship Finals crown later that year – becoming only the third player in history to win back-to-back PC Finals titles. In 2025, Humphries captured the World Masters and the BetMGM Premier League, completing the prestigious PDC triple crown (World Championship, World Matchplay, Premier League). Now an eight-time major singles champion, Humphries enters 2026 with a point to prove after relinquishing his world number one ranking to Littler following successive early exits at the end of the 2025 season.
‘Queen of the Palace’ Fallon Sherrock returns to defend her title! Sherrock changed darts history when she became the first woman to defeat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship, stunning Ted Evetts at Alexandra Palace in December 2019 before following it up with another famous win over former major champion Mensur Suljovic. Sherrock’s exploits brought worldwide attention to the sport and helped transform opportunities for women in darts. Since then, she has remained one of the biggest names in the women’s game, winning the 2022 Women’s World Matchplay title and continuing to compete regularly on the PDC circuit. In 2026, Sherrock showed she remains a major force by ending Beau Greaves’ incredible 114-match winning streak on the PDC Women’s Series, while also launching her own darts range after becoming a player ambassador for Winmau.
‘The Asp’ Nathan Aspinall has built a reputation as one of the sport’s fiercest competitors thanks to his battling performances on the biggest stages. A former UK Open and World Matchplay champion, Aspinall enjoyed another strong spell across 2025 by claiming multiple European Tour titles and reaching the Premier League play-offs. Known for his intensity, crowd connection and relentless scoring power, the Stockport star remained a regular contender in televised majors throughout 2025 and 2026. Aspinall also reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 PDC World Championship and continues to sit inside the world’s top 15 on the PDC Order of Merit. Now he’s back to claim the win in Hyde Park.
‘The Bullet’ Stephen Bunting has enjoyed a hugely successful resurgence in recent seasons, re-establishing himself among the world’s leading players with his trademark heavy scoring and infectious personality. The former BDO World Champion has become a fan favourite on the PDC circuit and enjoyed a standout 2024 and 2025 campaign, including strong runs in major televised events and a return to the Premier League. Bunting climbed back into the world’s top 10 during 2026 and remained a regular feature in the latter stages of major tournaments, underlining his consistency and popularity within the sport.
PDC Chief Executive Matthew Porter said: “We’re delighted to see The Hyde Park Darts Championship return following the huge success of last year’s event.
“Having some of the sport’s biggest stars involved alongside well-known celebrity names creates a fantastic atmosphere and introduces darts to a wider audience in a unique setting.
“The Great Oak Stage provides an iconic backdrop for the event and we’re looking forward to another memorable evening as part of BST Hyde Park Open House.”
BST Hyde Park Open House runs for two weeks, from Monday 29 June – Thursday 2 July and Monday 6 July – Thursday 9 July. Previously announced on Monday 29 June, Open House will host Davina McCall: Move & Mind and on Tuesday 30 June Run With Mo, a 3km run with Sir Mo Farah CBE. For tickets, visit www.bst-hydepark.com
London’s celebrated festival, American Express presents BST Hyde Park, returns this summer with another fantastic series of world-class headliners featuring Garth Brooks(Saturday 27 June), ATEEZ (Sunday 28 June), Maroon 5 (Friday 3 July), Mumford & Sons (Saturday 4 July), Duran Duran (Sunday 5 July) Pitbull (Friday 10 July) and Lewis Capaldi (Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July).
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About American Express presents BST Hyde Park:
Set in London’s beautiful Royal Park, BST Hyde Park kicked off in 2013, earning a reputation for unforgettable headliners. Since its inception, global superstars have performed exclusive shows in the infamous Park, including The Cure (2018), Adele (2022), Take That (2023), Robbie Williams (2024), Neil Young (2025) and many more.
The event has also featured many now-famous shows from The Rolling Stones, reliving their legendary 1969 gig, plus Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie Carole King, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Robbie Williams, Black Sabbath, Take That, Kylie Minogue, The Who, Blur, Kendrick Lamar, The Strokes, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Lana Del Rey and many more packing out the park for memorable summer nights.
This year, BST Hyde Park again brought together three magical weekends of headliners, including Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, neil young and the chrome hearts and Stevie Wonder.
Every year, each headliner is joined by a full supporting line-up across multiple stages, from major industry names to handpicked developing acts from across the UK and the world. BST Hyde Park’s midweek programme allows free access to the site with outdoor cinema, street food markets, children’s theatre, fitness classes, summer sports screenings, evening events, live music and much more.
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Through Amex Experiences®, Cardmembers have access to presale tickets, as well as some of the best seats and exclusive offers at some of the UK’s most sought-after entertainment events via partnerships with a range of institutions including AEG (American Express presents BST Hyde Park, American Express presents Roundhay Festival, All Points East, The O2 Arena and British Airways ARC), All England Lawn Tennis Club (The Championships, Wimbledon), Formula1®, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Somerset House (Somerset House Summer Series), London Restaurant Festival, the National Theatre and Aviva Studios the home of Factory International. Amex Experiences is just one example of the powerful backing that American Express provides its Cardmembers.
About AEG Presents:
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found atwww.aegpresents.com.
AEG’s European headquarters are located in London.
About Hyde Park:
Every year millions of visitors from London, the UK and across the globe enjoy the iconic Hyde Park, one of the capital’s eight Royal Parks. Spanning 350 acres of green space in central London, Hyde Park has hosted world-renowned music artists since the 1960s. The summer concerts are an essential part of income generation for The Royal Parks, providing necessary funds to maintain and develop the parks for future generations to enjoy. They also help support the diverse culture of London and introduce new audiences to the parks.
About The Royal Parks:
The Royal Parks is the charity which manages, protects and improves the parks in an exemplary and sustainable manner so that everyone, now and in the future, has the opportunity to enjoy their natural and historic environments.
The charity looks after eight of London’s finest open spaces: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park, The Green Park, The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. It also manages other important open spaces in the capital, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens.
It costs around £60m a year to manage the parks. The charity raises around 80 percent of this money itself, with the remaining 20 percent coming from the Government.
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