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Max Hopp is fighting to return to the Darts World Championship in the legendary Ally Pally!
Max Hopp shows promising performances in Hildesheim and improves his chances of the 2026 Darts World Cup in Ally Pally.
Max Hopp is fighting to return to the Darts World Championship in the legendary Ally Pally!
Max Hopp aims to return to the Ally Pally
What a performance in Hildesheim! Max Hopp really turned up the heat at Players Championships 29 and 30, significantly improving his chances of a place at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026. The 27-year-old German, who last played in the Ally Pally 2019, is currently ranked 97th in the ProTour Order of Merit with prize money of £27,250. However, he is effectively ranked 32nd in the qualifications relevant for the World Cup, as some players in the Order of Merit have already secured a starting place.
The big goal
As Max Hopp himself emphasizes, it is essential to show consistently good performances in order to secure the coveted place at the Darts World Cup. The top 40 non-otherwise qualified players in the ProTour rankings will earn a spot at Alexandra Palace. But the pressure is growing, because there are five more ProTour events on the program in the next few weeks that could shake up the rankings again. Players behind Hopp have the opportunity to overtake him.
Hopp has performed well in his season performances so far: Overall, he has collected the most prize money from the Players Championships and the European Tour, while the World Championships have so far had no significant earnings for him. His current track record is as follows:
| tournament | Prize money (£) |
|---|---|
| Players Championships | 23.58 |
| European Tour | 3.75 |
| World Championships | 0.0 |
Perspective on the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 Darts World Cup will be held from December 11, 2025 to January 3, 2026 at the legendary Alexandra Palace in London. This year, 128 players will fight for the title, including the top 40 of the PDC world rankings and the top 40 players of the ProTour Order of Merit. International qualifiers also have a chance. The total number of viewers is estimated at over 110,000, who will experience the exciting duels up close over 36 sessions.
There is great anticipation and the atmosphere in the hall promises to be one of the best in recent years. PDC President Barry Hearn wants a sold-out crowd for the 2026 World Cup, similar to the 2015 Darts World Cup, when 50,000 fans ensured an exciting final.
Ultimately, for Max Hopp everything will depend on how he and his competitors perform in the remaining tournaments. If his skills continue to flourish, there is nothing standing in the way of a return to the Ally Pally - and the fans will be keeping their fingers crossed for him. We can only hope that he shows the necessary consistency to master the competition and World Cup qualification.