The changing face of darts is highlighted by the boom in youngsters excelling at the sport's top level.

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have revealed that it’s now an odds-on shot that the record for the highest number of 180s scored at Alexandra Palace will be smashed this year.

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a fourth Paddy Power World Darts Championship title with victory over Keane Barry, while James Wade was the first seed to exit the tournament at the hands of Matt Campbell on Day Five.

Michael van Gerwen is looking to kickstart his bid for a fourth Paddy Power World Darts Championship tonight as he clashes with young Irishman Keane Barry in the second round.

Keane Barry warmed up for his Paddy Power World Darts Championship tie with Michael van Gerwen by starring alongside Russ Bray in the PDC's latest Bullseye Maths school visit.

Matt Campbell admits he cannot afford to relax ahead of his second round clash against four-time World Championship semi-finalist James Wade at Alexandra Palace this afternoon.

Gerwyn Price produced a merciless display to open his Paddy Power World Darts Championship campaign with victory at London's Alexandra Palace on Monday.

Gerwyn Price will become the latest big name to get his Paddy Power World Darts Championship underway at London's Alexandra Palace on Monday evening.

The PDC World Darts Championship has seen 11 different champions crowned over the last 30 years, with six superstars lifting the Sid Waddell trophy on multiple occasions. 

Luke Humphries kicked off his bid for Paddy Power World Darts Championship glory with a straight-sets success against Lee Evans at London’s Alexandra Palace on Sunday.