Darts Schedule Today: World Championship Returns After Christmas Break

World Darts Championship Resumes at Alexandra Palace

The prestigious PDC World Darts Championship returns to action today, Saturday 27th December 2025, following its traditional Christmas break. The afternoon session begins at 12:30 GMT with third-round matches including Wesley Plaisier versus Krzysztof Ratajski, Andrew Gilding versus Luke Woodhouse, and Jonny Clayton versus Niels Zonneveld.

Luke Littler Headlines Evening Session

Reigning champion Luke Littler continues his defence of the title against Austrian stalwart Mensur Suljovic in what promises to be a fascinating clash of styles. World No 1 Luke Littler will face Austria’s Mensur Suljovic in a battle of contrasting style in the last 32 of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night, with Suljovic the latest player to try and cause an upset against defending champion Littler, who is looking to become the first player since Gary Anderson in 2016 to retain his world title.

The evening session at 19:00 GMT also features Andreas Harrysson versus Ricardo Pietreczko and Stephen Bunting versus James Hurrell.

Expanded Tournament Format

This year’s tournament is the biggest yet, with an expanded 128-player field competing for a share of the £5 million prize fund which contains an eye-popping £1 million cheque for the winner. In the third round and the Round of 16, matches are played to the best of seven sets, ensuring high-quality, competitive encounters.

What This Means for Darts Fans

Today’s schedule marks a crucial stage in the tournament, with the expanded format providing more opportunities for upsets and memorable moments. For UK viewers seeking comprehensive darts coverage, all matches are being broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports’ dedicated darts channel. The tournament continues through to the final on Saturday 3rd January 2026, promising three more weeks of world-class darting action at Alexandra Palace.