What is the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace?
The PDC World Darts Championship is held each December and January at Alexandra Palace in north London, known as Ally Pally. It is famous for its lively crowds, fancy dress and party atmosphere.
The Professional Darts Corporation, or PDC, has held its world championship at Alexandra Palace since 2008. The tournament runs over the Christmas and New Year period.
The best players in the world compete in a knockout format. Matches are played in sets and legs, with each leg starting at 501 points.
The Ally Pally atmosphere
Fans dress in costumes, sing songs and cheer every 180, the maximum score with three darts. The atmosphere is one of the loudest in sport.
Phil Taylor, known as The Power, won 16 world titles across the BDO and PDC, the most in the sport's history.
In 2025, 17-year-old Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in the tournament's history.
Alexandra Palace, opened in 1873, is a large entertainment venue with views over London. It was the site of the BBC's first television broadcasts in 1936.