What nickname is widely used for the UK Open darts tournament?

The UK Open darts tournament is widely known as the FA Cup of Darts.

The nickname refers to the competition’s open, draw-based structure, which has traditionally brought top-ranked professionals together with players who qualify through amateur and regional events. Like football’s FA Cup, the format can create unusual early-round pairings and opportunities for less established competitors to face elite opponents.

The tournament was first held in 2003 and is organized by the Professional Darts Corporation. Matches are played over short formats, particularly in the early rounds, and the draw is reshuffled as the event progresses.

The UK Open should not be confused with the PDC World Championship or the European Championship. Its defining identity is the large field and open draw, rather than a conventional seeded bracket built only around the leading players.