CHAMPAGNE MANBY POPS AFTER TARGET DEAL
09/04/2026 By Aaron Nijjar
CHARLIE MANBY admits he is “buzzing” after sealing a major sponsorship deal with leading manufacturer Target Darts.
‘Champagne Charlie’, has signed a multi-year contract following a stunning breakthrough campaign.
The Huddersfield thrower currently holds the Dev Tour record for the highest single-match average, hitting a staggering 130.70 in February 2025 against Patrick Williams.
World No.93 Manby underlined his credentials by reaching the fourth round of the World Championship, where he was beaten by Ally Pally finalist Gian van Veen.
He said: “Signing with Target is a massive step for me in my career.
“I’ve worked hard to get to this point and I’m excited to be joining some amazing players.
“Now it’s about kicking on and making the most of the opportunity. I’m buzzing to get started and see how far I can go.”
James Tattersall, Group CEO at Target Darts, added: “Charlie is an exceptional talent and one of the most exciting young players in the sport.
“His humility, work-ethic and ambition match what we want to achieve at Target.
“We’re honoured to share his journey and support him with the world’s best equipment to take his game to another level.
“He showed during the World Championships that he has superstar potential – we can’t wait to see what he’ll go on to achieve”.
Manby secured his PDC Tour Card at the start of the season and has gone from strength to strength since, reaching the quarter-finals of Players Championship events seven and eight.
To mark his arrival, Target will release a range of signature Charlie Manby products in September 2026, celebrating one of the sport’s rising stars.
