Astounding Littler retains Paddy Power World Darts Championship title

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Littler produced a scintillating display to defeat Gian van Veen and retain the Paddy Power World Darts Championship title on Saturday evening, becoming the first million pound World Champion on a night of history at Alexandra Palace.

Littler and Van Veen's route to the Paddy Power World Championship final

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen will go head-to-head in Saturday's Paddy Power World Darts Championship final, as two of the sport's most explosive stars bid to become the first million pound World Champion.

History-maker Van Veen relishing Anderson showdown at Alexandra Palace

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

Imperious Van Veen stuns Humphries to storm into Ally Pally semi-finals

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.

Searle mentally 'ready' for Clayton clash at Alexandra Palace

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Stats Update

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

Van Gerwen relishing iconic Anderson showdown at Ally Pally

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

Littler withstands stirring Cross fightback to reach quarters with Searle

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

Fearless Hurrell eyeing Searle scalp at Alexandra Palace

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

Humphries defies Clemens as Van Gerwen & Anderson set up round four clash

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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.

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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