The PDC World Rankings (Werner Ranking Ladder) are based on the prize money players earn in ranking tournaments over a two-year period.

Players can also qualify for certain televised ranking events based on their world ranking at the cut-off date:

• Top 40 qualify for the World Darts Championship

• Top 16 qualify for the World Matchplay

• Top 16 qualify for the World Grand Prix

• Top 24 qualify for the World Masters