Darts Today: World Championship Delivers Thrilling Second Round Action

The World’s Premier Darts Event in Full Swing

The World Darts Championship is in full swing at Alexandra Palace, delivering thrilling action as day 10 of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship has reached the first batch of second round games. This year’s tournament represents the pinnacle of professional darts, attracting worldwide attention as 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.

Today’s Exciting Match Schedule

Today features compelling matchups across both afternoon and evening sessions at the iconic Ally Pally venue. The evening session sees former champion Michael Smith, Chris Dobey and Stephen Bunting take to the oche, whilst the afternoon’s concluded by a tricky test for Dave Chisnall as he faces Ricardo Pietreczko for a spot in round three. The second round action continues to showcase the sport’s elite talent competing at the highest level.

Defending Champion Luke Littler Leads Star-Studded Field

Fresh from becoming the new world No. 1, defending champion Luke Littler heads to Ally Pally as the bookies’ favourite, but Luke Humphries has proclaimed that he will secure his second title. The 18-year-old sensation is scheduled to face Welsh qualifier David Davies on Saturday evening in what promises to be another showcase of his extraordinary talent.

A Tournament of Historic Proportions

The expanded format marks a significant evolution for the championship. Seeded players need to play an extra match to reach the final this year — they are joining from the first round — and there are five women set to stand behind the oche at Alexandra Palace for the first time. This groundbreaking tournament continues through to 3 January 2026, offering fans unprecedented access to world-class darts action throughout the festive period. The championship represents not only the sport’s richest prize but also its most competitive field, cementing darts’ position as a major spectator sport in the United Kingdom and beyond.