2008 UK Open

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.

2008 Blue Square UK Open
Tournament information
Dates5–8 June 2008
VenueReebok Stadium
LocationBolton
Country England
Organisation(s)PDC
FormatLegs
Final – best of 21
Prize fund£178,000
Winner's share£35,000
Nine-dart finish Phil Taylor
Champion(s)
James Wade
«2007 2009»

James Wade won the tournament; his first UK Open title, and his third major championship inside 12 months. He defeated American Gary Mawson in the final 11–7.

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