2018/19 William Hill World Darts Championship Preview

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DARTS' biggest-ever event begins on Thursday, with Rob Cross beginning his title defence at Alexandra Palace.

Stats Analysis: Match Dart Madness

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Christopher Kempf takes a look at the most dramatic moments at the World Championship when the match is on the line.

Van Gerwen: 'I Have To Finish Better'

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN believes he must improve his finishing if he is to lift a third William Hill World Championship title.

World Championship Memories: Russ Bray

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PDC referee Russ Bray shares some of his favourite World Championship memories.

Most Nationalities Ever To Star In World Championship

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MORE countries than ever before will be represented at the 2018/2019 William Hill World Darts Championship.

World Championship Memories: Rod Harrington

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PDC co-founder Rod Harrington shares his World Championship memories.

Van Barneveld: 'There's One More World Title In Me'

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RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD has no doubt that he can claim a sixth world title.

Stats Analysis: Potential Ranking Changes After Ally Pally

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Christopher Kempf analyses which players have the most ranking money to lose and gain at the World Championship.

2017/2018 William Hill World Championship In Pictures

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We take a look back at the 2017/2018 William Hill World Championship in pictures.

2018/2019 World Championship Quiz

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WIN a set of signed Ian White Unicorn darts by taking on our World Championship Quiz!

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