2026 Ground Hog Open

The 2026 Ground Hog Open is a steel-tip dart tournament held January 30–February 1 at the Mirage Sports Bar in Littleton, Colorado. Players can compete in a full weekend schedule including singles, doubles, mixed triples, cricket, and 501 events. The flyer highlights $10,000 in payouts across all events. Pre-pay options are available through dpow.org for discounted entry. The tournament is sanctioned and welcomes a broad field of competitive players.

Quick Event Details

• Location: Mirage Sports Bar, 8340 Coal Mine, Littleton, CO
• Country: USA
• Venue Phone: 303-979-9220
• Dates: January 30, 2026 → February 1, 2026
• Entry Fees (General): Fees vary by event ($15–$45). Pre-pay all events for $95 by 1/19 or $100 by 1/29.
• Registration Notes: Cash only for event fees; pre-pay available at dpow.org/ghprepay.
• Contact:
  • Tournament Director: Mindy Brooks — mbrookswy@gmail.com
  • DPOW Ambassador: Brenda Roush — b64roush@gmail.com
• Hotel Options:
  • Staybridge Suites Denver S/Highlands Ranch, 8211 Southpark Cir, Littleton — 303-347-9901

Event Schedule Highlights

Friday, January 30, 2026

• 6:30p Close / 7:00p Start — Draw Doubles MRR** (501/Cricket) — Entry: $15

Saturday, January 31, 2026

• 9:45a Close / 10:00a Start — Mixed Triples 701 — Entry: $45
• 11:45a Close / 12:00p Start — Women’s Singles 501 — Entry: $25*
• 12:45p Close / 1:00p Start — Open Singles 501 — Entry: $25*
• 4:15p Close / 4:30p Start — Women’s Doubles Cricket — Entry: $40
• 4:45p Close / 5:00p Start — Open Doubles Cricket — Entry: $40

Sunday, February 1, 2026

• 10:45a Close / 11:00a Start — Open Doubles 501 — Entry: $40
• 11:15a Close / 11:30a Start — Women’s Doubles 501 — Entry: $40
• 1:15p Close / 1:30p Start — Open Singles Cricket — Entry: $20*
• 1:45p Close / 2:00p Start — Women’s Singles Cricket — Entry: $20*

*Includes $2 ADO singles surcharge
MRR = Modified Round Robin; Must be 21+ to play Draw

Payouts / Prize Fund

• Total event payouts shown: $10,000
• Detailed payouts per event are fully listed on the flyer (1st–16th).
• Formats specify cricket and 501 singles structures, with best-of leg formats provided.
• If deeper payout tables exist, they are not shown beyond what appears in the flyer.

Special Notes from Flyer

• Draw Doubles Format: Modified Round Robin; must be 21+ to play.
• 501 Singles Format: Cork first; alternating start; T32 best of 5; T16–T4 best of 7; Finals best of 9.
• Cricket Singles Format: Cork first; alternating start; best of 5 through finals.
• Saturday and Sunday events are single-elimination.
• Women may play in either Open or Women’s, but not both for the same game/event.
• Live stream all Saturday & Sunday at facebook.com/DPOWDarts.
• Event is sanctioned (per logos shown).