Summary
The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship starts on Thursday, December 11, at Alexandra Palace in London. Luke Littler, the current world number one in darts, will defend his title against Darius Labanauskas on the opening night. A record number of 128 players are competing in this year's event, including five female players.
Key Facts
- The 2026 World Darts Championship begins on December 11, 2025.
- The event is held at Alexandra Palace in London.
- Luke Littler, the world number one, is the defending champion.
- 128 players are part of this year's competition, the most ever.
- Five players from the Women's Series are participating, marking a record.
- Littler, at 17, became the youngest world champion in January 2025.
- The competition runs until January 3, 2026, with a short Christmas break.
- Matches will feature both afternoon and evening sessions.
