The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship gets underway on Thursday evening, as Luke Littler begins his defence of the title on a star-studded opening night at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Darts' new era begins on Thursday, when the Paddy Power World Darts Championship sees the PDC's new partnership with Sky Sports commence alongside the start of unprecedented prize fund increases.

Luke Littler, the reigning Paddy Power World Champion and world number one, is setting his sights on back-to-back titles at Alexandra Palace this year.

2023/24 World Champion Luke Humphries received his MBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place at London's Alexandra Palace from December 11 to January 3, as a bumper 128-player field compete for an incredible £1m top prize.

Fans can now order the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship programme ahead of the tournament beginning next week.