Emerging star Van Veen determined to savour Ally Pally debut

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Gian van Veen will become the latest Dutch star to grace the famous Alexandra Palace stage this year, following a breakthrough campaign that has seen him tipped for future stardom.

Aspinall vows: 'I will be here until I win the World Championship'

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Nathan Aspinall will make the annual pilgrimage to Alexandra Palace as the number six seed at this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Sherrock relishing return to 'iconic' Ally Pally stage

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Fallon Sherrock is hoping to create another slice of history in this year’s Paddy Power World Darts Championship, four years on from her history-making exploits at Alexandra Palace.

Move over Messi! Ballon d'Art trophy revealed by Paddy Power

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A brand new trophy has been revealed ahead of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace – the Ballon d'Art.

Gilding: 'Darts has completely changed my life'

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Andrew Gilding’s 2023 UK Open triumph marked one of the sport’s greatest underdog stories, and now the unassuming Suffolk star is dreaming of landing the sport’s biggest prize.

Priestley: The World Championship is the pinnacle

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January 2, 2024 will mark the 30-year anniversary of the first ever PDC World Championship final, which saw Dennis Priestley triumph in an event that changed the darting landscape forever.

High-flying Humphries: "I really believe this could be my year!"

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High-flying Luke Humphries is brimming with confidence ahead of his Alexandra Palace return, as he bids to continue his spectacular form in the sport's flagship event later this month.

Smith receives Freedom of St Helens in special ceremony on Thursday

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World Champion Michael Smith received the freedom of St Helens in a special ceremony at St Helens Town Hall on Thursday.

THE BIG 180: Paddy Power reveal Prostate Cancer UK partnership

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Paddy Power have launched THE BIG 180, a charity partnership with Prostate Cancer UK which will see a potential donation of £1 million at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship .

2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship schedule of play

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Michael Smith will begin his Paddy Power World Darts Championship title defence on the opening night of the 2023/24 tournament on Friday December 15.

The World Championship PDPA Qualifier will be open to PDC Tour Card Holders.

Games up to the "semi-finals" will be the best of 11 legs. The "final" matches will be the best of 13 legs.

The Women's Qualifier will be the best of 11 legs throughout.

Timings
1200 GMT - PDPA Qualifier begins
1500 GMT Approx - Women's Qualifier begins

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