World Darts Championship 2026 Draw – Luke Littler’s Title Defence Starts Here!
BEAU GREAVES vs DARYL GURNEY
FALLON SHERROCK vs DAVE CHISNALL
The biggest darts party on earth returns to Alexandra Palace – 11 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026!
The draw is out and the darts world is buzzing! Teenage sensation Luke Littler will kick off his title defence against Lithuanian veteran Darius Labanauskas as the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship gets ready to light up Ally Pally once again.
ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON
Littler’s Road to Back-to-Back Glory
World No.1 and reigning champion Luke “The Nuke” Littler knows exactly what it takes to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy. Now he wants to become only the fourth player ever – and first in a decade – to defend the world title.
Possible Quarter-Final: Gerwyn Price
Possible Semi-Final: Stephen Bunting
“I’m very happy with the draw,” Littler said. “It’s all about getting past the first round. If the nerves come, I know how to handle them now!”
Women’s Stars Ready to Shock the Palace
Two of the biggest names in women’s darts have blockbuster first-round ties:
Greaves just gave Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson scares at the Grand Slam – Gurney is warned! Meanwhile Sherrock, who made history with her 2019 Ally Pally wins, faces a tough test against “Chizzy”.
Other Massive First-Round Clashes
- Luke Humphries (No.2) vs Ted Evetts
- Michael van Gerwen vs Mitsuhiko Tatsunami
- Michael Smith vs Lisa Ashton
- Peter Wright vs Noa-Lynn van Leuven
- Gerwyn Price vs Adam Gawlas
- Gary Anderson vs Adam Hunt
Tournament Schedule – Mark Your Calendar!
Daily afternoon & evening sessions until 23 December
Christmas break – 24/25/26 December
Back on 27 December → Final on Saturday 3 January 2026
Over £5 MILLION prize money – with a record £1,000,000 to the champion!
How to Watch Every Arrow
Every single match live and exclusive on Sky Sports Darts from 11 December 2025.
- Got Sky? Watch on Sky Sports Darts channel
- No contract? Stream instantly with NOW
Who Will Be Crowned 2026 World Champion?
Will Luke Littler create history with back-to-back titles?
Can Humphries reclaim the crown?
Will MVG roll back the years?
Or will a women’s star write the ultimate fairytale?
One thing is certain – the 2026 World Darts Championship is going to be unmissable!
Get your fancy dress ready, warm up those “180!” chants, and let’s make Ally Pally shake once again!
See you at the oche! 🎯🏆
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