The Professional Darts Corporation is delighted to announce a record-breaking long-term partnership extension with Winmau, which will see the Blade X introduced as the official dartboard for PDC stage events.
The sport’s biggest-ever equipment supply deal was announced during the draw event for the Winmau World Masters, taking place from January 29-February 1 at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, where the Blade X will make its debut on the PDC stage.
The new agreement will see Winmau dartboards used exclusively across PDC tournaments worldwide, with events in 2026 spanning 17 countries.
The Blade X has been developed to meet the demands of the modern professional game, offering enhanced scoring consistency, reduced bounce-outs and exceptional durability.
Built on the highest engineering standards, it becomes the first dartboard ever to launch with a five-year warranty and will be used across PDC stage events moving forward.
The partnership extension also sees Winmau continue as title sponsor of the PDC’s Challenge Tour, Development Tour and World Youth Championship, underlining a shared commitment to developing the next generation of talent and strengthening player pathways across the sport.
Matthew Porter, PDC Chief Executive: “Winmau have been a fantastic partner of the PDC over the last four years, and this record-breaking extension reflects our shared ambition for the future of the sport.
"Their commitment to innovation, quality and performance is unmatched, and the launch of the Blade X sets a new benchmark for darts equipment at the very highest level.
"We’re delighted to continue working together to deliver the best possible playing conditions for our players while helping to grow darts to new audiences around the world.”
Tom Brown, CEO of Nodor Group and Winmau, added: “We’re incredibly proud to extend our partnership with the PDC and to see the Blade X introduced on the sport’s biggest stages.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to performance, innovation and the continued growth of darts worldwide.”