Astounding Littler retains Paddy Power World Darts Championship title

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Jamie Lewis, Matthew Edgar, Ciaran Teehan and Karel Sedlacek secured a return to the William Hill World Darts Championship alongside debutants Nick Kenny and Niels Zonneveld in Monday's Tour Card Holder Qualifiers.

The final six places in the World Championship field were on offer at the Ricoh Arena as Tour Card Holders completed in the last-chance knockout.

2018 semi-finalist Lewis defeated former UK Open and World Grand Prix champion Robert Thornton 7-5 in a high-profile decider as he ensured his place on the Alexandra Palace stage.

The Welsh ace also saw off David Pallett and Alan Tabern during the UK Qualifier as he claimed a huge win to kick-start a bid to save his Tour Card.

Edgar will play in his third successive World Championship after defeating Gary Blades, Martin Atkins and Josh Payne to secure an Alexandra Palace return.

Irish youngster Teehan will play at Alexandra Palace for a second straight year, after defeating Barrie Bates, Michael Barnard, Mark McGeeney and Joe Murnan - winning the final clash with a 13-darter in their sudden-death leg.

Nick Kenny will cap his first year on the PDC circuit with an Alexandra Palace debut, after defeating James Wilson 7-6 to secure his World Championship spot, having earlier seen off Steve Brown and Ted Evetts.

Karel Sedlacek will make his second World Championship appearance after the Czech star defeated Rowby-John Rodriguez 6-0 and then lost just two legs in each of his wins over Benito van de Pas and Jan Dekker in the Rest of the World Qualifier.

Dutch left-hander Niels Zonneveld secured his World Championship debut with wins over Krzysztof Kciuk, Jelle Klaasen and Martin Schindler.

The six players complete the 96-player field for the World Championship, with the draw for the tournament due to take place at 0930 GMT on Thursday December 3 live on Sky Sports News.

The William Hill World Darts Championship will be held from December 15-January 3 at London's Alexandra Palace.

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