Phil Taylor Officially Retires: The End of an Era for Darts Greatest Champion

29 December 2025 Darts

The Power Bids Farewell to Competitive Darts

Phil Taylor, widely regarded as the greatest darts player of all time, has officially announced his retirement from competitive darts in 2025. After a long and fantastic career over the last 40 years, the legendary ‘The Power’ has announced he is retiring from playing darts. Born on 13 August 1960 in Stoke-on-Trent, Taylor’s career has spanned over four decades.

An Unparalleled Legacy

Taylor’s remarkable achievements include 16 World titles, 101 TV titles, and 22 nine-dart finishes (eleven on television). He won the PDC World Darts Championship eight consecutive times from 1995 to 2002, reached 14 consecutive finals from 1994 to 2007 and reached 21 world finals overall, all of which are records. His dominance reshaped professional darts and set standards that continue to inspire today’s players, including rising stars like Luke Littler.

The Final Chapter

Taylor played his final world championship match at the 2024 World Seniors Darts Championship, where he was beaten 3–2 by debutant Manfred Bilderl. The darts icon has revealed that he permanently ended his darts career because he no longer wanted to disappoint the fans who came to watch for him. He later returned for a brief stint on the Seniors Tour but officially stepped away from all competition in 2025 due to ongoing hip issues.

New Beginnings in Punditry

While stepping away from competition, Taylor remains connected to the sport he revolutionised. The 16-time world champion will be joining the Modus Super Series with a new punditry role, which features over 100 matches across a 50-week period. Despite Sky Sports’ interest in securing Taylor as a pundit, the darts icon declined their offer due to the demanding schedule, stating there were too many tournaments. This new role allows Taylor to enjoy his passion for darts whilst maintaining the balanced lifestyle he values. Phil Taylor’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary era, but his influence on darts will endure for generations to come.