Raymond van Barneveld (PDC)

Top Five: World Darts Championship moments

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

This year marks the 30th staging of the PDC World Championship, as 96 players battle it out for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy in the £2.5 million extravaganza.

Lisa Ashton (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Trailblazer Ashton eyeing elusive Alexandra Palace victory

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Lancashire trailblazer Lisa Ashton has broken a host of records throughout her illustrious career, and she’s hoping to create another slice of history by claiming an elusive victory at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship.

Joe Cullen (PDC)

Cullen out to banish Ally Pally demons at Cazoo World Championship

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Joe Cullen is bidding to banish his Cazoo World Darts Championship demons at this year’s Alexandra Palace showpiece, as he bids to cap off the greatest year of his career in style.

Cazoo World Darts Championship programme

Pre-order the Cazoo World Darts Championship commemorative programme

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Fans can now pre-order the commemorative Cazoo World Darts Championship programme ahead of the forthcoming Ally Pally spectacular.

Michael van Gerwen (PDC)

Van Gerwen vying to create more Ally Pally history

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Michael van Gerwen insists he has nothing to prove at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship, as he bids to cap off his remarkable revival by lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy for a fourth time in January.

Beau Greaves (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Greaves determined to enjoy Ally Pally debut: "I don't fear anyone!"

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Following her unprecedented PDC Women’s Series success, teenage sensation Beau Greaves is bidding to create more history on her Cazoo World Championship debut later this month.

Leonard Gates (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Former baseball star Gates aiming to strike at Alexandra Palace

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Gerwyn Price came from a rugby background to conquer the darting world, and now former baseball player Leonard Gates is aiming to follow in Price’s footsteps at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship.

The Ally Pally Christmas Choir (PDC)

The Ally Pally Christmas Choir star in 2022 PDC Christmas advert

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The festive season has finally arrived with the launch of the PDC's annual Christmas advert ahead of the Cazoo World Darts Championship!

Peter Wright (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship schedule of play

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Peter Wright will begin his Cazoo World Darts Championship title defence on the opening night of the 2022/23 event, with the schedule of play for the first and second rounds now confirmed.

Peter Wright (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship draw

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Peter Wright will begin his defence of the Cazoo World Darts Championship against either Mickey Mansell or Ben Robb, after the draw for the sport's showpiece event was made on Monday.

The 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place from December 15 2024-January 3 2025 at Alexandra Palace, London.

The sport's biggest event will be held from December 15 2024-January 3 2025, as 96 players compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5 million in prize money.

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).

Click here for ticket information.

2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship
Sunday December 15 (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Monday December 16
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Tuesday December 17
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Wednesday December 18 (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Thursday December 19
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Friday December 20
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Saturday December 21
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
2x First Round, 2x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Sunday December 22
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Monday December 23
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
4x Second Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
4x Second Round

Friday December 27
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round

Saturday December 28
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round

Sunday December 29
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
1x Third Round, 2x Fourth Round

Monday December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Fourth Round

Evening Session (1930 GMT)
3x Fourth Round

Wednesday January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals

Thursday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals

Friday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final