PDC Fantasy Darts has launched ahead of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as the competition returns for the sport’s showpiece event.

Josh Rock is hoping to build on a breakthrough campaign by etching his name into darting history at this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

The Professional Darts Corporation is delighted to announce that Paddy Power has extended its title sponsorship of the World Darts Championship for a further five years, keeping the iconic partnership in place until at least 2031.

Gian van Veen, reigning European Champion and one of just three current Premier title holders, is looking to break new ground at the Paddy Power World Championship.

Michael van Gerwen is determined to put a tumultuous year behind him by claiming a landmark fourth Paddy Power World Darts Championship title in January.

Luke Littler will begin his defence of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on the opening night of the 2025/26 tournament, with the round one schedule confirmed ahead of next month’s showpiece.