Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning, PDC)

Global acclaim for record-breaking World Darts Championship

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The 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship was the most successful in the sport's history both on and off the oche - with the event's impact still being felt globally.

Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Superstar Smith continues to generate global headlines

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Michael Smith admits he is still riding the crest of a wave following his Cazoo World Darts Championship triumph at Alexandra Palace last week.

Michael Smith (Bernard Platt, St Helens RLFC)

Hero's Homecoming for Super Saint Smith

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Michael Smith has enjoyed a hero's homecoming in St Helens following his Cazoo World Darts Championship success.

Michael van Gerwen & Michael Smith (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Van Gerwen: 'Phenomenal' Smith deserves his victory

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael van Gerwen hailed a ‘phenomenal’ performance from Michael Smith after succumbing to the St Helens star in a sensational Cazoo World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.

Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

World Champion Smith determined to create a darting legacy

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Michael Smith is determined to create a legacy in the sport after lifting his maiden Cazoo World Darts Championship title on a famous night at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.

Luke Humphries & Luke Littler (PDC)

Record 4.8 million viewers watched 2023/24 World Championship final

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

A record audience of over 4.8m people tuned in to watch the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship final between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler last night, making it the most watched darts event ever on Sky and NOW.

Michael Smith

Nine-dart Smith stuns Van Gerwen to become World Champion

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael Smith produced the performance of his career to defeat Michael van Gerwen 7-4 and claim his first Cazoo World Darts Championship title in an incredible final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.

Michael van Gerwen & Michael Smith (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Cazoo World Darts Championship: Van Gerwen & Smith set for final showdown

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Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith will battle it out for Cazoo World Darts Championship glory in a blockbuster showdown at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday night.

Gabriel Clemens (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

German record viewing figures for national star Clemens

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Gabriel Clemens’ semi-final clash against Michael Smith at the Cazoo World Darts Championship achieved record-breaking viewing figures for Sport1 in Germany on Monday night.

Michael van Gerwen (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Van Gerwen and Smith to collide in blockbuster World Championship final

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith will meet in the final of the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship on Tuesday evening after producing superb semi-final displays at 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

Saturday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals

Sunday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final

Session times subject to change.