2008 Blue Square UK Open | |||
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Tournament information | |||
Dates | 5–8 June 2008 | ||
Venue | Reebok Stadium | ||
Location | Bolton | ||
Country | England | ||
Organisation(s) | PDC | ||
Format | Legs Final – best of 21 | ||
Prize fund | £178,000 | ||
Winner's share | £35,000 | ||
Nine-dart finish | Phil Taylor | ||
Champion(s) | |||
James Wade | |||
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The 2008 Blue Square UK Open was the sixth year of the PDC's UK Open darts tournament where, following numerous regional qualifying heats throughout Britain, players competed in a single elimination tournament to be crowned champion. The tournament was held at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, between 5–8 June 2008.
James Wade won the tournament; it was his first UK Open title, and his third major title inside 12 months. He defeated American Gary Mawson in the final 11–7.