#wk darts

Luke Littler didn’t just win the final of the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship — he delivered a performance for the ages. In front of a frenzied Alexandra Palace crowd, the 18-year-old defended his world title in emphatic fashion, defeating Gian van Veen 7–1 in sets to claim the Sid Waddell Trophy back-to-back. Van Veen struck first, taking the opening set with a clinical 116 finish. For a brief moment, it looked as if the Dutchman might drag the favourite into a real battle. Instead, that early blow appeared t...

Day 16 at Ally Pally (Mon 29 Dec 2025) is pure darts-fan heaven: a full double-session with three Round Three matches in the afternoon and then a blockbuster evening that includes **Luke Littler vs Rob Cross** for a quarter-final spot. Ally Pally Fan Blog: Day 16 Fever There’s something about this part of the World Championship that hits different. The Christmas leftovers are gone, the bracket is getting serious, and suddenly every set feels like it comes with consequences. Day 16 is stacked as a proper doubl...

Prize money at this year’s Darts World Championship has been increased significantly. The new champion will take home a staggering £1 million. Yet despite that eye-watering prize pot, some players are still “just” doing their regular day jobs — even while the tournament is being played. For Raymond van Barneveld, the Darts World Championship turned into a nightmare. The five-time world champion suffered a hopeless first-round defeat and then spoke openly about a lack of motivation. Money now appears to be his...

The familiar sounds are back. The roar of the crowd, the unmistakable thud of tungsten hitting sisal, and the booming voice of the master of ceremonies echoing through Alexandra Palace. The festive season has truly begun, not with sleigh bells, but with the explosive start of the PDC World Darts Championship. Tonight, the stage was set for a classic Ally Pally drama. We saw seasoned veterans return to the place where legends are made, their focus unwavering amidst the electrifying atmosphere. Alongside them, a n...

Luke Littler delivered a stunning performance to defeat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 and capture the 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship title at London’s Alexandra Palace on Friday 3-1-2025. The teenage sensation fulfilled his darting destiny in a generational showdown, averaging 102 and hitting 56% of his doubles to etch his name into the history books. Having been narrowly beaten by Luke Humphries in a record-breaking final exactly a year ago, Littler vowed to bounce back—and he delivered in style with...

The darts world braces itself for another thrilling World Championship, starting on December 15th 2024 Reigning champion Luke Humphries will defend his title, facing a tough challenge from the likes of Price, Van Gerwen, and Van Barneveld. Rising stars like Littler and Van Veen are poised to make their mark, while legends like Anderson and Van Barneveld aim for one last glory. The tournament will pause for a festive break before returning on December 27th for the final stages. Opening Night: Humphries v...

In a thrilling match at Alexandra Palace, Luke Humphries defeated Luke Littler 7-4 to become the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Champion. Humphries was down 4-2 but made an incredible comeback, winning five consecutive sets to clinch the title. He averaged 103 and hit 23 maximums in the match, which was a classic. Littler, who is only 16 years old, had a fantastic tournament, defeating former World Champions Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross on his way to the final. Humphries victory is all the more remarkable g...

2023 Friday December 15 (7pm) Kevin Doets v Stowe Buntz (R1) Cameron Menzies v Rusty-Jake Rodriguez (R1) Simon Whitlock v Paolo Nebrida (R1) Michael Smith v Doets/Buntz (R2) 2023 Saturday December 16 Afternoon Session (12:30pm) Lee Evans v Sandro Eric Sosing (R1) Connor Scutt v Krzysztof Kciuk (R1) Jules van Dongen v Darren Penhall (R1) Dave Chisnall v Menzies/Rodriguez (R2) Evening Session (7pm) Jamie Hughes v David Cameron (R1) Keane Barry v Reynaldo Rivera (R1) Scott Williams v Haruki M...

Michael Smith won the world title at the World Darts Championship on Tuesday 3-1-2023 evening and was therefore allowed to collect the corresponding check for £ 500,000. As a result of the prize money won, Smith is the fifth player ever to win more than a million pounds playing in the World Darts Championship. Earlier, Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor, Gary Anderson and Peter Wright already earned more than a million from the prize money at the world championships alone. For Smith, a dream came true. "It's...