Michael van Gerwen (PDC)

Defiant Van Gerwen vows he 'will be ready' for Ally Pally title tilt

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Defiant Dutchman Michael van Gerwen has vowed he ‘will be ready’ for his latest title tilt at this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Stephen Bunting (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Inspired Bunting dreaming of fairy-tale finish to 2024 season

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Following a memorable year on and off the dartboard, Stephen Bunting believes his new legion of fans can inspire him to Paddy Power World Darts Championship glory in January.

World Championship stage

Italian & Spanish commentary to be available at World Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Italian and Spanish speaking darts fans will be able to watch the Paddy Power World Darts Championship in their native language live on PDCTV from the quarter-finals onwards.

Luke Littler (PDC)

Littler bidding to light up Ally Pally on his World Championship return

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

When Luke Littler arrived in north London last December, many in the darting world were aware of his prodigious talent, but few could have envisaged the global headlines he would create.

Ben Robb

Unprecedented opportunities coming up for non-Tour Card holders

News

Non-PDC Tour Card holders will have more opportunities than ever before to compete in PDC events from December to March, starting with this week's Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Gary Anderson (PDC)

Resurgent Anderson eyeing more World Championship history

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

When it comes to delivering on the Alexandra Palace stage, there are few players that can compete with the irrepressible Gary Anderson.

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Order your 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship programme now!

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship programme can now be pre-ordered ahead of the Alexandra Palace spectacular!

Luke Humphries (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Humphries vows 'I will be dangerous' ahead of Ally Pally title defence

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Humphries will begin his defence of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship on a star-studded opening night at London's Alexandra Palace next Sunday.

Luke Littler x Village Darts Social

Luke Littler tries his hand at new Village Darts Social with PDC partner

News

Village Hotel Club Warrington welcomed local darts sensation Luke Littler to try out the brand new 'Village Darts Social' concept in the Pub & Grill.

Ritchie Edhouse with Kevin Webber (Prostate Cancer UK)

Edhouse backs The BIGGER 180 campaign during Paddy Power trophy tour

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Ritchie Edhouse has given his support to The BIGGER 180 campaign ahead of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship - sharing his own personal backing for Prostate Cancer UK.

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.