Luke Littler (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Inspired Littler lights up Ally Pally on debut, as Wright exits

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Teenage superstar Luke Littler produced a record-breaking performance on a night of history at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as two-time winner Peter Wright crashed out in straight sets.

Luke Littler (PDC)

Teenage star Littler relishing senior Ally Pally debut

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Teenage sensation Luke Littler will make his highly-anticipated Paddy Power World Darts Championship debut tonight, as he takes on former Lakeside Champion Christian Kist for a place in round two.

Steve Beaton

Beaton declares intention to retire at end of 2024 season

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Darts legend Steve Beaton has declared his intention to retire at end of 2024 season after over 30 years as a professional.

Man Lok Leung (PDC)

Young guns taking centre stage at World Darts Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The changing face of darts is highlighted by the boom in youngsters excelling at the sport's top level.

Michael van Gerwen (Simon O'Connor/PDC)

Tournament record for 180s on course to be smashed at World Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have revealed that it’s now an odds-on shot that the record for the highest number of 180s scored at Alexandra Palace will be smashed this year.

Michael van Gerwen

Van Gerwen begins title bid, as Wade crashes out

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a fourth Paddy Power World Darts Championship title with victory over Keane Barry, while James Wade was the first seed to exit the tournament at the hands of Matt Campbell on Day Five.

Matt Campbell (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Campbell 'cannot afford to relax' ahead of Wade clash

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Matt Campbell admits he cannot afford to relax ahead of his second round clash against four-time World Championship semi-finalist James Wade at Alexandra Palace this afternoon.

Gerwyn Price (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Price powers through to round three, as Leung stuns Van Veen

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gerwyn Price produced a merciless display to open his Paddy Power World Darts Championship campaign with victory at London's Alexandra Palace on Monday.

Gerwyn Price (PDC)

Price: 'Anybody' could win this year's World Championship

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Gerwyn Price will become the latest big name to get his Paddy Power World Darts Championship underway at London's Alexandra Palace on Monday evening.

Michael Smith (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

How have defending champions fared at the World Darts Championship?

Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The PDC World Darts Championship has seen 11 different champions crowned over the last 30 years, with six superstars lifting the Sid Waddell trophy on multiple occasions. 

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).

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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