2026 IDF Brisbane Open

2026 IDF Brisbane Open
Tournament information
Dates	14–15 February 2026
Venue	Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Location	Brisbane, Queensland
Country	Australia
Organisation(s)	International Darts Federation
Format	Legs
Prize fund	$250,000
Winner's share	$100,000
Nine-dart finish	Alex Brow x2
«2025 2027»

The 2026 Brisbane Open was a professional darts tournament that was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, South Australia on 21–22 February 2026. It was the second staging of the tournament organised by the International Darts Federation.

The tournament will feature 16 players, with eight qualifiers coming from the IDF Order of Merit and the remaining eight invited based on international representation and recent form. As the opening Pro Tour event of the 2026 IDF season, the championship will play a key role in establishing early momentum on the Order of Merit.

Mason Owens is the defending champion. However, he did not play, thus not defending his title. Alex Brow hit two nine darters in his match against Spencer Taylor.

Players

Seeds

• Logan White (1)
• Alex Brow (2)
• Toby Underwood (3)
• Lukas Parker (4)
• Xavier Baker (5)
• Zion Carter (6)
• Nathan Reeves (7)
• Spencer Taylor (8)
• Patrick Richards (9)
• Harrison Lewis (10)
• Vince Young (11)
• Wesley Adams (12)
• Tanner Vaughn (13)
• Parker Reeves (14)
• Uriah Walker (15)
• Andy Dawson (16)

Summary

First Round

Round 1 of the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open delivered a competitive opening to the weekend, with several tightly contested matches and a number of strong individual performances. The majority of matches followed expected form, though multiple encounters went the distance, highlighting the depth across the 32-player field.

Among the standout performers, Colton Rivers produced one of the highest averages of the round in his 6–4 victory over Chase Wallace, while Ashton Cole and Harry Doyle also impressed with averages above 92 in comfortable wins. Dylan Hayes and Ethan Wright both advanced convincingly, showing strong scoring consistency, while Mason Hurst and Carter Mills secured solid mid-range victories to progress.

Several matches provided drama, with Brady Simmons edging Connor Banks 6–5 and Tristan Lowe narrowly defeating Tyler McCoy by the same scoreline. Noah Carter also survived a deciding-leg encounter against Owen Griffiths, underlining the competitive nature of the lower half of the draw.

Overall, Round 1 saw a balance of dominant displays and hard-fought battles, setting up a strong second round as the seeded players entered the tournament.

Second Round

Round 2 of the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open marked the entry of the seeded players, and the overall standard rose sharply, with multiple high-quality matches and several averages approaching or exceeding the 100 mark. While many of the top seeds progressed as expected, the round also featured a handful of strong performances from qualifiers, ensuring a competitive and balanced field heading into the last 16.

Top seed Logan White opened his campaign with a composed 6–3 victory over Jacob Flynn. Third seed Lukas Parker and fifth seed Zion Carter were among the most impressive performers of the round, both producing ton-plus averages in convincing wins, underlining their status as title contenders.

Alex Brow’s 6–3 victory over Ethan Wright was one of the more talked-about matches of the round, not just for the standard of play but for the post-match reaction. Brow averaged just under 100 in a controlled performance, pulling away after a tight opening phase and never allowing Wright to build momentum. However, attention quickly shifted to Brow’s post-match interview, where he criticised his opponent’s approach, describing Wright as “a shit darts player” and accusing him of being ignorant at the oche and deliberately using slow methods to disrupt rhythm. Brow added that he “just got on with it” and let his darts do the talking, though his comments sparked discussion around gamesmanship and professionalism early in the tournament.

There were several closely fought contests, most notably Patrick Richards edging Zack Porter 6–5 and Spencer Taylor surviving a deciding-leg battle against Ashton Cole. Carter Mills also produced one of the standout results of the round, overcoming 12th seed Tanner Vaughn in a narrow 6–5 victory, marking one of the few seeded exits.

Colton Rivers continued his strong form from Round 1 with a high-quality performance to defeat Uriah Walker, further establishing himself as a dangerous unseeded presence. Elsewhere, Harry Doyle’s victory over Parker Reeves and Vince Young’s controlled win over Mason Hurst reinforced the strength of the mid-seeded players.

Third Round

Round 3 of the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open delivered the most dramatic and high-quality session of the tournament so far, as the field was reduced to the final eight with a mix of dominant displays, tight contests, and one major talking point involving Alex Brow.

Top seed Logan White continued his strong run with a composed 6–3 victory over Hunter James, maintaining a high scoring level and control throughout. Harrison Lewis also impressed in defeating Patrick Richards 6–4, while Harry Doyle produced one of the standout performances of the round to edge past Xavier Baker 6–5 in a high-quality encounter. Zion Carter progressed with a solid 6–4 win over Carter Mills, continuing to look like a serious contender.

The most dramatic match of the round came between Alex Brow and Andy Dawson. Dawson surged into a commanding 5–3 lead and had two match darts to eliminate the second seed, but failed to convert either opportunity. Brow capitalised immediately, shifting momentum completely and reeling off three consecutive legs without allowing Dawson another clear chance at a double, sealing a remarkable 6–5 comeback. In his post-match interview, Brow addressed both his performance and earlier comments from Round 2, apologising for his behaviour and stating that he is focused on returning to world number one.

The match sparked further reaction across the field, with Logan White openly critical in his own interview, stating he hopes Brow is eliminated and describing his previous conduct as “disgraceful,” adding an extra layer of tension heading into the latter stages of the tournament.

Elsewhere, Spencer Taylor edged Vince Young 6–5 in another deciding-leg contest, Lukas Parker overcame Colton Rivers 6–4 in a high-scoring match, and Wesley Adams produced a strong display to defeat Nathan Reeves 6–5.

Quarter & Semi Finals

The quarter-finals of the 2026 IDF Brisbane Open produced a defining moment in the tournament, headlined by an extraordinary performance from Alex Brow. In his 6–3 victory over Spencer Taylor, Brow delivered what is widely regarded as the greatest display of his career, averaging a record-breaking 116.28—the highest ever recorded in IDF competition. The match was elevated even further by Brow producing two nine-dart finishes, a rare and remarkable achievement that immediately became one of the standout moments in the sport’s history. His scoring power and clinical finishing left Taylor with little opportunity, underlining a complete shift in momentum following the earlier controversy surrounding Brow.

Elsewhere, the round delivered further high-quality contests. Harrison Lewis edged past top seed Logan White in a tightly contested 6–5 encounter, eliminating one of the pre-tournament favourites and intensifying the narrative surrounding Brow’s path through the event. Zion Carter continued his consistent run with a composed 6–4 victory over Harry Doyle, ending Doyle’s impressive campaign, while Lukas Parker maintained his status as a leading contender with a strong 6–4 win against Wesley Adams.

The semi-finals maintained the tournament’s high standard, highlighted by another dominant display from Alex Brow and a competitive contest in the top half of the draw. Harrison Lewis secured his place in the final with a 7–5 victory over Zion Carter, producing a composed performance in a match that remained close throughout, with Carter unable to capitalise on key opportunities late on.

The spotlight, however, remained on Alex Brow, who delivered another elite-level performance in his 7–2 win over Lukas Parker. Despite the scoreline, the match was more competitive than it appeared, with Brow dropping two legs after missing crucial doubles at key moments. Parker himself was in exceptional form, averaging 109.61, but ultimately found himself outplayed, later described as having been “second best” despite his high scoring output.

In his post-match interview, Brow continued to fuel the growing narrative surrounding the tournament, stating that he is “proving Logan White wrong” and asserting that White is not “the best,” instead claiming that he himself deserves that title. His comments added further intensity ahead of the final, where his form and confidence have positioned him as a formidable contender for the title.

Final

The final delivered a high-quality and fitting conclusion to the tournament, as Alex Brow defeated Harrison Lewis 8–5 in a match defined by elite scoring and crucial finishing at key moments. Both players performed at an exceptional level, with Lewis averaging 109.74 and Brow close behind on 107.62, underlining the standard of the contest.

The match remained finely balanced deep into the latter stages, but a pivotal moment came when Brow produced a stunning 170 checkout to move 6–4 ahead, shifting momentum firmly in his favour. From there, Brow’s superior pegging percentage proved decisive, allowing him to convert opportunities more efficiently and close out the match despite continued pressure from Lewis.

In the post-match interviews, Brow struck a more respectful and reflective tone, describing matches against Lewis as “his favorite games” and stating that “Harrison should be proud” of his performance. He also admitted that he felt he could have lost the match, acknowledging how close the contest truly was. Lewis, in turn, praised Brow highly, calling him the clear world number one and suggesting that he only sits at world number two due to recent changes in the points system.

Overall, the final showcased two players at the peak of their abilities, but it was Brow’s clinical finishing and ability to seize key moments that secured him the title and capped off a remarkable tournament run.

Draw

	First round (best of 11 legs)					Second round (best of 11 legs)					Third round (best of 11 legs)					Quarter-finals (best of 11 legs)					Semi-finals (best of 13 legs)					Final (best of 15 legs)
	Jacob Flynn 90.44		6			1	Logan White 101.12	6
	Trevor Nash 86.12		3				Jacob Flynn 93.44	3
											1	Logan White 103.22	6
												Hunter James 97.44	3
	Brady Simmons 88.71		6			16	Hunter James 96.08	6
	Connor Banks 87.95		5				Brady Simmons 91.77	4
																1	Logan White 104.66	5
																9	Harrison Lewis 106.12	6
	Zack Porter 91.38		6			8	Patrick Richards 98.21	6
	Marcus Reed 85.02		2				Zack Porter 95.02	5
											8	Patrick Richards 99.10	4
											9	Harrison Lewis 101.66	6
	Landon Ward 89.77		5			9	Harrison Lewis 99.44	6
	Caleb Ford 92.14		6				Caleb Ford 94.66	4
																					9	Harrison Lewis 102.77	7
																					5	Zion Carter 100.94	5
	Colby Mercer 88.22		6			4	Xavier Baker 97.83	6
	Joel Barrett 84.66		3				Colby Mercer 92.55	2
											4	Xavier Baker 98.45	5
												Harry Doyle 102.31	6
	Ryan Holt 87.11		4			13	Parker Reeves 94.90	4
	Harry Doyle 93.25		6				Harry Doyle 98.34	6
																	Harry Doyle 101.44	4
																5	Zion Carter 103.77	6
	Jayden Cross 83.40		2			5	Zion Carter 100.11	6
	Dylan Hayes 90.63		6				Dylan Hayes 93.88	3
											5	Zion Carter 100.88	6
												Carter Mills 95.77	4
	Carter Mills 89.58		6			12	Tanner Vaughn 95.44	5
	Blake Newton 88.02		4				Carter Mills 96.21	6
																										9	Harrison Lewis 109.74	5
																										2	Alex Brow 107.62	8
	Ethan Wright 91.07		6			2	Alex Brow 99.88	6
	Riley Phelps 86.44		3				Ethan Wright 97.69	3
											2	Alex Brow 107.57	6
											15	Andy Dawson 105.62	5
	Tristan Lowe 90.12		6			15	Andy Dawson 94.77	6
	Tyler McCoy 87.91		5				Tristan Lowe 92.68	4
																2	Alex Brow 116.28	6
																7	Spencer Taylor 103.84	3
	Ashton Cole 92.88		6			7	Spencer Taylor 98.92	6
	Dean Shaw 85.77		3				Ashton Cole 97.11	5
											7	Spencer Taylor 99.34	6
											10	Vince Young 98.21	5
	Mason Hurst 91.56		6			10	Vince Young 97.64	6
	Kyle Morton 88.69		4				Mason Hurst 95.72	4
																					2	Alex Brow 114.52	7
																					3	Lukas Parker 109.61	2
	Damon Edwards 89.33		6			3	Lukas Parker 101.55	6
	Aaron Pike 84.21		2				Damon Edwards 93.90	2
											3	Lukas Parker 102.44	6
												Colton Rivers 100.02	4
	Colton Rivers 94.10		6			14	Uriah Walker 93.22	3
	Chase Wallace 88.34		4				Colton Rivers 99.87	6
																3	Lukas Parker 105.02	6
																11	Wesley Adams 100.91	4
	Owen Griffiths 90.26		5			6	Nathan Reeves 98.05	6
	Noah Carter 91.74		6				Noah Carter 96.44	5
											6	Nathan Reeves 98.77	5
											11	Wesley Adams 100.55	6
	Declan Ross 92.03		6			11	Wesley Adams 96.73	6
	Liam Cooper 87.55		4				Declan Ross 95.88	4