Make the most of your trip to Alexandra Palace with our guide to attending the 2021/22 William Hill World Darts Championship!
The world's biggest darts will run from Wednesday December 15-Wednesday January 3, with less than 5% of tickets still available to purchase - CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
COVID ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors over the age of 18 must be in possession of their NHS Covid Pass (or for international visitors an equivalent from their country of origin) and able to show this pass on request upon entry. Checks will be taking place and anyone who is not able to show their Covid Pass may be denied entry. Ticket holders will need to demonstrate their Covid-19 status by providing one of the following:
• Proof of full vaccination – both doses received (with the second at least 14 days prior to the day you attend the event)
• Proof of natural immunity based upon a positive PCR test within 180 days of the day you attend the event and following completion of the required self-isolation period
• Proof of a negative NHS Lateral Flow Test taken prior to travel on the day you attend the event
These can all be shown on the NHS App or by printing out your official documents (please note your blue vaccination appointment card does not count as proof of vaccination).
The above does not apply to visitors under the age of 18.
If you have any queries, please contact visitor.services@alexandrapalace.com ahead of the event to ensure your smooth entry into the venue.
Face coverings are required to be worn when in public areas unless eating/drinking.
ON ARRIVAL
Main Entrance (Rose Window Entrance) - Found at the front of the building, this entrance is for standard ticket holders and is also where the Ticket Office is located.
Palm Court Entrance - The entrance for VIP and Hospitality guests.
Doors open 60 minutes before afternoon sessions start and 90 minutes before evening sessions start, so there’s plenty of time to get in the swing of things.
Please allow additional time for security searches.
CASHLESS PAYMENT CARDS
The 2021/22 William Hill World Darts Championship will be a fully cashless event again, so you will need to follow the simple steps below to register for your cashless payment card, as this will be the only way to buy food and drink whilst at Alexandra Palace.
Step 1: Click here to register for your cashless payment card
Step 2: Create an account using the unique barcode number on your e-ticket sent from See Tickets
Step 3: Collect your cashless card from one of the booths just inside the Main Entrance to the Fans Village (after security)
Step 4: Use your cashless card to buy food and drink throughout the event
All the information you need to get and use your cashless card is detailed in the Alexandra Palace Cashless FAQs.
Bank card payments will not be accepted anywhere at the event except the designated top-up booths, William Hill betting zone, merchandise stand, and portable charger providers.
IN THE VENUE
Once inside the venue, the Fans' Village is the place to be, here you'll find:
- A huge variety of food and drinks available, as well as PDC merchandise and portable phone chargers
- The Darts Show Live taking place on stage 30 minutes before each session, where you can take part to win some great prizes from Just Eat
- Fun and games, as well as a betting shop with our title sponsors William Hill
- A chance to get your photo taken with the World Championship trophy and a darts legend
- Darts DJ Lee blasting out the tunes to get you in the mood to party
An on-site cloakroom will be available within the Fans' Village, where you can leave small bags and other items for an optional donation to charity.
IN THE ARENA
Once inside the arena it's time to be part of the unique party atmosphere of the darts with fancy dress, singing and cheering on your favourite stars. Look out for the Sky Sports cameras around the arena!
180 cards will be available on tables and stands on arrival, so get thinking of your witty message (please keep them clean). There will also be other goodies on the tables courtesy of PDC sponsors.
Also keep an eye on the big screen in breaks as you may become the star of the show with our interactive fan cams!
GETTING HERE AND GETTING HOME
By rail - Ally Pally has its own train station fittingly called Alexandra Palace Station. It is located at the Wood Green entrance to the Park. A regular train service runs direct from Moorgate, through Highbury & Islington or from Kings Cross, changing at Finsbury Park.
By tube - Wood Green is the nearest underground station on the Piccadilly Line (journey time is 20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus). Exit Wood Green Station and go to bus stop A to pick up the W3 bus up the hill to Alexandra Palace. The closest underground station to the Palace with step-free access is Finsbury Park.
By bus - The W3 bus runs from Finsbury Park and Tottenham to Alexandra Palace Ice Rink or Alexandra Palace Palm Court.
Check out tfl.gov.uk for the best way to get home.
By car - The Paddocks car park, on the west side of the Palace is the best spot to park in. A donation of £3 per vehicle is suggested to help cover the costs of looking after the Palace and Park. Alexandra Palace is run by a charity, so this donation is hugely appreciated.
Everyone at the PDC wishes a safe and enjoyable trip to all fans attending this year's World Championship - game on!