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.

Gian van Veen produced a mesmerising display to stun Luke Humphries and storm into his maiden Paddy Power World Darts Championship semi-final on New Year’s Day.

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.

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