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The 2022 Cazoo UK Open was a professional darts tournament that was held from 4–6 March 2022 at Butlin's Minehead, England, returning to the venue after the 2021 edition was held behind closed doors at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the twentieth edition of the tournament to be organised by the Professional Darts Corporation.

James Wade was the defending champion after defeating Luke Humphries 11–5 in the 2021 final, but he lost 10–4 to Keane Barry in the quarter-finals.

Danny Noppert won his first PDC major tournament, beating Michael Smith 11–10 in the final after Smith had a dart for the title.

The tournament saw three nine-dart finishes. José Justicia hit the first in his third round game against Adam Gawlas. Defending champion James Wade also hit one during his sixth round game against Boris Krčmar. Michael Smith hit another in his own sixth round game against Mensur Suljović.

The UK Open 2022 was a premier darts tournament held in Great Britain, renowned for its open format and vibrant atmosphere. Organized by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), the event took place at the iconic Butlin's Minehead resort from March 4th to 6th, 2022. Featuring a wide field of professional and amateur players, the UK Open is often referred to as the "FA Cup of Darts" due to its unpredictable and exciting knockout format. Over the course of the tournament, players competed across multiple rounds, with matches played in a best-of-11 legs format, culminating in a thrilling final. The 2022 edition showcased exceptional talent, dramatic upsets, and high-quality play, ultimately crowned a new champion and adding another memorable chapter to the tournament's rich history.