Defiant Smith hungry for more ahead of Alexandra Palace title defence

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On January 3, 2023, Michael Smith uttered the words: ‘I’ve completed darts’, after lifting the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy on a famous night at Alexandra Palace.

Price: World Championship 'completely different' to any other tournament

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Gerwyn Price is aiming to become only the seventh player to be crowned a multiple PDC World Champion at the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Tracy Fletcher: Prostate Cancer UK's unsung hero in darts

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The Paddy Power World Darts Championship sees Prostate Cancer UK linking up with the PDC for the first time, but the charity has already benefitted hugely from fundraising within the sport.

Searle bidding to banish last year's Ally Pally demons

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Ryan Searle is confident of breaking new ground at this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as he bids to round off an impressive 2023 campaign in style.

PDC stars go undercover in 2023 Christmas advert!

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Four of the biggest names in darts went undercover in this year's Christmas advert, which marks a week to go until the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship gets underway!

Van Gerwen confident of creating more Alexandra Palace history

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Michael van Gerwen could create further history at the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as he bids to become the first player to win a fourth Alexandra Palace crown.

Emerging star Van Veen determined to savour Ally Pally debut

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Gian van Veen will become the latest Dutch star to grace the famous Alexandra Palace stage this year, following a breakthrough campaign that has seen him tipped for future stardom.

Aspinall vows: 'I will be here until I win the World Championship'

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Nathan Aspinall will make the annual pilgrimage to Alexandra Palace as the number six seed at this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Sherrock relishing return to 'iconic' Ally Pally stage

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Fallon Sherrock is hoping to create another slice of history in this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship, four years on from her history-making exploits at Alexandra Palace.

Move over Messi! Ballon d'Art trophy revealed by Paddy Power

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A brand new trophy has been revealed ahead of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace – the Ballon d'Art.

The World Championship PDPA Qualifier will be open to PDC Tour Card Holders.

Games up to the "semi-finals" will be the best of 11 legs. The "final" matches will be the best of 13 legs.

The Women's Qualifier will be the best of 11 legs throughout.

Timings
1200 GMT - PDPA Qualifier begins
1500 GMT Approx - Women's Qualifier begins

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