Gian van Veen is relishing his semi-final showdown against his darting idol Gary Anderson, after creating history at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Gian van Veen produced a mesmerising display to stun Luke Humphries and storm into his maiden Paddy Power World Darts Championship semi-final on New Year’s Day.

Ryan Searle believes he’s now got the mentality to challenge for the sport’s biggest prizes, as he prepares to take on Jonny Clayton in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship quarter-finals on Thursday.

Just eight players remain at the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as the battle to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy and pocket the £1m top prize continues - here we look at the top stats from the sport's showpiece event so far.

Michael van Gerwen believes his latest meeting with Gary Anderson could be one of the stand-out ties of the tournament, as the pair prepare to renew their famous rivalry at Alexandra Palace.

Luke Littler withstood a stirring fightback from Rob Cross to continue his bid for back-to-back Paddy Power World Darts Championship titles at Alexandra Palace on Monday.

James Hurrell is hoping to break new ground at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship as he takes on Ryan Searle for a place in the quarter-finals on Monday.

Luke Humphries fended off a valiant Gabriel Clemens fightback at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Sunday, as Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson advanced to set up a titanic round four clash.

Gary Anderson insists he is focused solely on the task ahead as he prepares to face Jermaine Wattimena in round three of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on Sunday.

Luke Littler produced his best average to date at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship in his whitewash win over Mensur Suljovic, as James Hurrell stunned Stephen Bunting on Saturday.