Gian van Veen is relishing his semi-final showdown against his darting idol Gary Anderson, after creating history at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Gary Anderson is looking to roll back the years as he takes part in his astounding eighth semi-final at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Ryan Searle believes he’s now got the mentality to challenge for the sport’s biggest prizes, as he prepares to take on Jonny Clayton in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship quarter-finals on Thursday.

Just eight players remain at the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as the battle to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy and pocket the £1m top prize continues - here we look at the top stats from the sport's showpiece event so far.

Gary Anderson dispatched his great rival Michael van Gerwen to continue his pursuit of a third Paddy Power World Darts Championship title on Tuesday, as Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen also set up a blockbuster quarter-final tussle at Alexandra Palace.

Entries for the 2026 PDC Qualifying Schools close on Friday, ahead of next month's events in the UK and Germany.