Gerwyn Price (PDC)

Price: 'Anybody' could win this year's World Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gerwyn Price will become the latest big name to get his Paddy Power World Darts Championship underway at London's Alexandra Palace on Monday evening.

Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

How have defending champions fared at the World Darts Championship?

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The PDC World Darts Championship has seen 11 different champions crowned over the last 30 years, with six superstars lifting the Sid Waddell trophy on multiple occasions. 

Luke Humphries (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Humphries eases through on Day Three at Alexandra Palace

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Humphries kicked off his bid for Paddy Power World Darts Championship glory with a straight-sets success against Lee Evans at London’s Alexandra Palace on Sunday.

Luke Humphries (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Humphries 'full of confidence' ahead of Alexandra Palace return

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Humphries heads into the Paddy Power World Darts Championship as the pre-tournament favourite, and the world number three has declared “this could be my year.”

Darren Penhall (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Penhall reveals retirement plans ahead of Cullen clash

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Darren Penhall has revealed his plans to walk away from the sport following this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship, despite marking his debut with an impressive victory. 

Gary Anderson (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Anderson demolishes Whitlock to open title challenge at Ally Pally

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gary Anderson began his bid for a third Paddy Power World Darts Championship crown with a dominant straight sets victory over Simon Whitlock on Saturday.

Michael Smith (PDC)

Paddy Power reveal odds update as Smith lives to fight another day

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Reigning World Champion Michael Smith lived to fight another day after coming within a set of defeat against Kevin Doets on the opening night of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Gary Anderson (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

In-form Anderson excited for Alexandra Palace return

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gary Anderson is relishing his 15th Paddy Power World Darts Championship appearance this year, as he aims to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the third time in his illustrious career.

Cameron Menzies (PDC)

Menzies reflects on 'emotional win' ahead of Chisnall clash

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Cameron Menzies defeated Rusty-Jake Rodriguez in straight sets to kick off his 2024 Paddy Power World Championship campaign with victory on Friday's opening night.

Michael Smith (PDC)

Reigning champion Smith survives huge scare on opening night

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael Smith produced a brilliant fightback to kick off the defence of his Paddy Power World Darts Championship title on a thrilling opening night at London’s Alexandra Palace.

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place from December 11-January 3 at Alexandra Palace, London.

The world's biggest darts tournament will see 128 players from around the world competing across 20 days of action for the Eric Bristow Trophy and £5m in prize money, including £1m to the winner.

The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding subscribers based in the UK, Germany, Austria & Switzerland).

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2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship
Alexandra Palace, London
Thursday December 11 (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Friday December 12
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Saturday December 13
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Sunday December 14
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Monday December 15
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Tuesday December 16
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Wednesday December 17 (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Thursday December 18
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Friday December 19
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x First Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x First Round

Saturday December 20
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Sunday December 21
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Monday December 22
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Tuesday December 23
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Saturday December 27
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round

Sunday December 28
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round

Monday December 29
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
1x Third Round, 2x Fourth Round

Tuesday December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Fourth Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Fourth Round

Thursday January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Friday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals

Saturday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final

Session times subject to change.