The 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals begins in Minehead on Friday, as Michael van Gerwen kicks off his bid for a record-extending seventh title on a bumper opening day.

Entries are now open for the 2023 PDC Qualifying Schools, which will be held from January 9-15 in Milton Keynes and Kalkar.

The latest season of PDC China Premier League action begins on Tuesday - with a new-look format featuring nine players competing across ten nights.

Increased prize funds will be on offer for Winmau Challenge Tour and Winmau Development Tour Events from 2023.

The PDC will further encourage the growth of professional darts across Africa with a multi-year commitment to supporting the African Darts Group.

The PDC has announced a further boost for women's darts, with increased prize money for the PDC Women's Series and a third place in the Cazoo World Darts Championship.

Michael Smith believes his Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts victory will provide the springboard for further success, after celebrating his maiden TV ranking title win in Wolverhampton on Sunday.

Michael Smith was overcome by emotion after clinching his maiden TV ranking title with a comprehensive victory over Nathan Aspinall in Sunday’s Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts final in Wolverhampton.

Raymond van Barneveld, Michael Smith, Nathan Aspinall and Luke Humphries will battle it out for Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts glory on a fascinating Finals Day in Wolverhampton on Sunday.