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.

'Flukey Lukey'

'Flukey Lukey' makes his mark on the Ally Pally stage

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

A young man who lost his dad to Prostate cancer became the first to score a 180 on the Paddy Power World Darts Championship stage at London’s Alexandra Palace this morning.

World Championship stage

Where to watch the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Check out where you can watch the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship wherever you are.

Michael Smith (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Smith: 'I'm not ready to be called the former World Champion yet!'

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael Smith will make his highly-anticipated Alexandra Palace return this evening, as he begins his defence of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on a star-studded opening night.

PDC Games

PDC Fantasy Darts: Webster, Nicholson & Murphy pick their teams!

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Ahead of tonight's start of the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, PDC commentators Mark Webster, Paul Nicholson and Chris Murphy have picked their PDC Fantasy Darts line-ups.

PDC & talkSPORT

PDC & talkSPORT secure new two-year broadcast deal

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The Paddy Power World Darts Championship will be broadcast live on talkSPORT2 as part of a new broadcast deal with the leading sports radio station.

Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship preview

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will begin at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday, as reigning champion Michael Smith begins his defence of the title on a star-studded opening night.

Alexandra Palace

Get involved in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship!

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Whether you're heading to Alexandra Palace or enjoying the action from home, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship!

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

Saturday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals

Sunday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final

Session times subject to change.