Luke Littler started his title defence in style with a 3-0 victory over Darius Labanauskas, as Michael Smith also progressed with a straight-sets win on the opening night of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Darts' new era begins on Thursday, when the Paddy Power World Darts Championship sees the PDC's new partnership with Sky Sports commence alongside the start of unprecedented prize fund increases.

Luke Littler, the reigning Paddy Power World Champion and world number one, is setting his sights on back-to-back titles at Alexandra Palace this year.

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship gets underway on Thursday evening, as Luke Littler begins his defence of the title on a star-studded opening night at London’s Alexandra Palace.

2023/24 World Champion Luke Humphries received his MBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Together with Bahrain Tourism, we’re turning the world into a giant dartboard!

The Professional Darts Corporation has given darts fans exactly what they've been waiting for - an official, curated playlist featuring the legendary music that fuels the electrifying atmosphere of professional darts.

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place at London's Alexandra Palace from December 11 to January 3, as a bumper 128-player field compete for an incredible £1m top prize.

Michael Smith is relishing his 15th consecutive appearance at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, a tournament that will always hold a special place in his heart.

Amateur players will get a chance to secure their place in the 2026 Ladbrokes UK Open through a series of events to be held over the next three months in PDC in the Community venues and Rileys Sports Bars.