Rob Cross (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Cross feeling 'as comfortable as ever' ahead of Clayton clash

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Rob Cross will take on Jonny Clayton at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship this afternoon, as he eyes a place in the quarter-finals for the first time since lifting the title in 2018.

Chris Dobey (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Dazzling Dobey ends Smith's reign as World Darts Champion

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Chris Dobey sent out a statement with a stunning straight-sets victory over defending champion Michael Smith at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

Michael Smith (PDC)

Smith and Dobey set for blockbuster showdown at Ally Pally

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael Smith will take on Chris Dobey tonight for a spot in the quarter-finals of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as he looks to continue his defence of the Sid Waddell Trophy.

Raymond van Barneveld (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

'Troublemaker' Van Barneveld poised for Williams showdown

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Raymond van Barneveld will take on Jim Williams at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship this afternoon, as he aims to progress to the fourth round at Alexandra Palace for the first time in six years. 

Luke Humphries (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Humphries survives huge scare, as Dolan puts out Price

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Luke Humphries preserved his Paddy Power World Darts Championship hopes with a brilliant comeback victory over Ricardo Pietreczko on Thursday night at Alexandra Palace.

Gerwyn Price (PDC)

Price: 'There is plenty more in the tank'

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gerwyn Price believes his best is yet to come, as he prepares to resume his Paddy Power World Darts Championship campaign against Brendan Dolan on Thursday. 

Stephen Bunting (Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

'Everything is coming together' declares bullish Bunting

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Stephen Bunting is aiming to build upon his stunning opening round display at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, when he takes on Florian Hempel for a place in the last 16 on Thursday.

Michael Smith (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Smith continues title defence, as Van Gerwen & Littler ease through

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Reigning champion Michael Smith continued the defence of his Paddy Power World Darts Championship title with victory over Madars Razma on Wednesday

Ross Smith (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Smith: "I believe I can win it!"

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Ross Smith insists he is capable of lifting the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy in January, after he opened his Paddy Power World Darts Championship campaign with victory over Niels Zonneveld.

Luke Littler (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Paddy Power World Darts Championship: Five of the best pre-Christmas games

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

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