South Coast Darts Showdown returns to BIC Sept.26

Bournemouth’s South Coast Darts Showdown is set to return to the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday, September 26, 2026, according to the Bournemouth Echo and the venue’s event listing. Tickets are already on sale, the Echo reported on August 5. The BIC says the event will be the fourth edition of the exhibition-style darts night and is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) BST. The BIC listing describes the event as another night of “top-class darts action” and names a line-up that includes Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock, Steve Beaton, Scott Mitchell, Jeff Smith and Cristo Reyes. (bic.co.uk) The Echo said the return follows a sell-out event earlier this year. ### When and where is the event happening? Saturday, September 26, 2026, is the date listed by both the Bournemouth Echo and Bournemouth International Centre for the South Coast Darts Showdown. The venue is the Bournemouth International Centre on Exeter Road in Bournemouth. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) The BIC event page lists a 6:30 p.m. start time, while third-party event listings also show the same evening schedule. Bournemouth International Centre is operated by BH Live and markets itself as a major south coast venue for live entertainment. ### Who is scheduled to appear? (bournemouthecho.co.uk) Bournemouth International Centre lists eight confirmed players for the 2026 event. The names on the venue page are former world champion Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock, Steve Beaton, Scott Mitchell, Jeff Smith and Cristo Reyes. The Bournemouth Echo described the bill as a “star-studded line-up,” but the venue page provides the fuller participant list. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) The BIC listing also says the event is an exhibition-style night rather than a ranking tournament. ### Is this a new event or a returning one? (bic.co.uk) The Bournemouth International Centre says the September date will be the event’s fourth edition. ZH Live, which lists the same Bournemouth date on its events page, says it is returning to the BIC for the second time in 2026 and refers to an event held in April. (bic.co.uk) A BIC spring and summer guide published earlier this year listed a South Coast Darts Showdown on Saturday, April 11, and the Echo said the latest booking follows a sell-out success at this year’s event. Together, those listings indicate the September show is part of a repeat Bournemouth schedule in 2026. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) ### What kind of event is it? The Bournemouth Echo called it a darts tournament, while the BIC page describes it as a night of exhibition darts featuring well-known names and fan favourites. The venue copy emphasizes the entertainment format and named-player appearances rather than ranking points or tour status. (bic.co.uk) ZH Live’s event page uses similar language, describing “top-class darts action” at the BIC and giving separate timing for VIP entry from 3:30 p.m. That suggests a live-show format built around player appearances and staged matches. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) ### Where can people get tickets? Tickets are on sale now, according to the Bournemouth Echo and the Bournemouth International Centre listing. The BIC event page carries the booking information directly through the venue’s ticketing system. September 26, 2026, is the next key date for the event, and Bournemouth International Centre’s event page is the named place carrying the current line-up and ticket details. (bournemouthecho.co.uk) (bic.co.uk) (zhlive.co.uk)