2026/27 Paddy Power World Darts Championship: Full Dates, Schedule and Key Changes Confirmed

The 2026/27 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London.

In a major upgrade, the entire tournament will be staged in the venue’s Great Hall for the first time. The larger space offers a spectator capacity of more than 5,200 — a significant increase from the previous limit of around 3,200.

Tournament Overview

Dates: 11 December 2026 – 3 January 2027

Venue: Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London

Broadcaster: Live on Sky Sports in the UK

Players: 128

Tickets: Record 180,000 available

2026-27 PDC World Darts Championship Start Dates, Schedule.

First & Second Rounds: 11 – 23 December 2026

Christmas Break: 24 – 27 December 2026 (no matches)

Third Rounds: Sunday, December 27 – Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Fourth Rounds: Tuesday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 30, 2026

New Year’s Eve Break: 31 December 2026 (no matches)

Quarter-Finals: 1 January 2027

Semi-Finals: 2 January 2027

The Final: Sunday 3 January 2027

Historic Changes for 2026-27

This year’s event introduces several firsts. The final will be held on a Sunday for the first time in the tournament’s history, while the move to the Great Hall creates a bigger and more atmospheric setting for fans.

Tickets will also be allocated through a new Wimbledon-style ballot system. PDCTV annual members receive priority access from 1–7 September 2026, with the general public ballot opening from 8–14 September.

Luke Littler Aims for Three in a Row. Reigning champion Luke Littler will head into the tournament as the clear favourite. The 19-year-old successfully defended his title in January 2026 and has already claimed multiple major trophies this year.

He will now attempt to become the first player in the modern era to win three consecutive World Championships.

Alexandra Palace has hosted the PDC World Darts Championship since 2007. The combination of a larger venue, a Sunday final and a record number of tickets available makes the 2026/27 edition one of the most significant in the event’s history.

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