This year there were 39 PDC Pro Tour events – 31 Players Championships and 8 UK Open Qualifiers.
Prize money for each Players Championship and UK Open Qualifier increased from £31,200 in 2010 to £34,600 in 2011.
In addition, £400 per Pro Tour event was reserved for a nine-dart finish.
The PDC Pro Tour Qualifying School took place at the Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan from January 13–16.
James Richardson Shane O'Connor Shaun Griffiths Dave Chisnall Devon Petersen Michael Rosenauer Brian Woods Magnus Caris Matt Jackson Dyson Parody Mickey Mansell John Henderson Mick Todd Peter Hudson Ian Jopling Prakash Jiwa A Q School Order of Merit was also created by using the following points system: To complete the field of 128 Tour Card Holders, places were allocated down the final Qualifying School Order of Merit.