Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2026: Ally Pally Awaits

• The World Darts Championship returns to Alexandra Palace in December 2026.
• The tournament is the biggest event on the professional darts calendar.Players compete for the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy.
• Alexandra Palace is famous for its atmosphere and passionate darts fans.
• Haypp proudly partners with the PDC, supporting darts and adult darts fan engagement.

The Paddy Power World Darts Championship returns to London's Alexandra Palace in December 2026, bringing together the world's leading players for the sport's biggest tournament.

Known to darts fans as Ally Pally, the venue has become synonymous with the World Championship. From dramatic nine-darters to unforgettable finals, the tournament has produced some of the most recognisable moments in professional darts.

The championship marks the culmination of another year on the PDC circuit, with established champions and emerging talent competing for the Sid Waddell Trophy.

As the countdown to December begins, anticipation is building for another chapter in the history of the World Darts Championship.

As part of Haypp's partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), we're proud to support the darts community and celebrate one of the most exciting sports on the professional calendar.

Our partnership is built around a shared focus on darts fans, creating opportunities to engage with the sport while supporting informed decision-making among existing adult nicotine users.

The World Darts Championship is the highlight of the PDC calendar, bringing fans together from across the UK and beyond.

Whether you're heading to Alexandra Palace or following the action from home, keep an eye on Haypp for event information and updates as the championship approaches.

You can also explore our Haypp x PDC partnership to learn more about our involvement in professional darts throughout the 2026/27 season.

The World Darts Championship is widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts, combining world-class competition with one of the most recognisable atmospheres in sport.

Since the PDC's first World Championship in 1994, the tournament has grown into a global sporting spectacle, attracting leading players and fans from around the world.

Alexandra Palace has hosted the PDC World Darts Championship since 2007, becoming one of the sport's most iconic venues.

Each winter, Ally Pally transforms into the home of world darts, with thousands of fans gathering to watch the action unfold.

Fancy dress, crowd chants and packed sessions have become part of the tournament's identity, creating an atmosphere unlike almost anything else on the darts calendar.

But behind the celebrations lies some of the most demanding competition in professional darts, where every leg matters and a single missed double can change the course of a match.

The World Darts Championship winner receives the Sid Waddell Trophy, named in honour of the legendary darts commentator whose voice became synonymous with the sport.

Winning the trophy represents the highest achievement in PDC darts, placing a player's name alongside some of the greatest champions in the game's history.

For those competing at Alexandra Palace, the opportunity to become world champion is what makes this tournament so significant.

The World Darts Championship is a knockout tournament, meaning players must win each match to progress towards the final.

Unlike the World Grand Prix, which uses a double-in, double-out format, World Championship matches follow the traditional 501 format, with players required to finish each leg on a double.

Matches are played over sets, with the number of sets required to win increasing as the tournament progresses.

This creates a distinctive challenge. Players need consistency over longer matches, while maintaining the composure to hit crucial doubles under pressure.

The format has produced countless dramatic comebacks, deciding-leg finishes and memorable championship moments.

Few darts tournaments can match the history and prestige of the World Championship.

Phil Taylor remains the most successful player in PDC World Championship history, having claimed 14 titles during his remarkable career.

Other champions, including Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Peter Wright, have helped shape the tournament's modern era.

More recently, a new generation of players has brought fresh attention to the sport, with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries among the leading names in world darts.

The World Championship has become a stage where established stars defend their reputations and emerging players have the opportunity to make their mark.

With another tournament approaching, the question is which players will produce the defining moments of the 2026/27 championship.

The countdown to the Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2026 is underway, with Alexandra Palace preparing to welcome the world's leading players and thousands of darts fans.

Whether you're attending in person or watching from home, here's what to look forward to:

• The world's leading darts players competing for the Sid Waddell Trophy.
• High-pressure knockout matches and dramatic set-play action.
• The famous Alexandra Palace atmosphere.
• Established champions facing the next generation of darts talent.
• The crowning of a new world champion at the conclusion of the tournament.

As the biggest event on the PDC calendar approaches, the stage is set for another memorable chapter in World Darts Championship history.

Haypp is proud to continue its partnership with the PDC as we look ahead to the action at Alexandra Palace.