PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27
Your complete independent fan command center for Alexandra Palace: verified legal live stream directories, daily session schedules, confirmed match fixtures, Great Hall seating plans, and spectator guides.
🎯 Match Center & Today's Schedule
Daily order of play, confirmed fixtures, and session schedules (Updated daily)
📺 Legal Live Stream & TV Broadcast Channels
Verified official broadcast rights holders for the 2026/27 championship
Sky Sports Darts & Main Event
Sky Sports broadcasts all 28 sessions live. NOW TV offers contract-free day and month passes for streaming without a long-term dish or cable subscription.
Sky Sports Ireland & NOW Ireland
Live coverage mirrors the Sky Sports UK broadcast feed with dedicated local customer access.
DAZN (Primary Live) & SPORT1 (Free-to-Air 2026/27)
DAZN retains master PDC rights across Germany through at least 2031. SPORT1 confirms December 2026 is its final World Championship broadcast. From 2027/28, ProSiebenSat.1 holds free-to-air World Championship sub-license rights, while SPORT1 retains selected other PDC events.
ESPN / ESPN+, Peacock & PDCTV
DAZN USA no longer holds live tournament rights in the United States. US coverage is broadcast across ESPN+ and Peacock, with PDCTV providing direct-to-consumer coverage for registered international fans. Afternoon sessions air in US morning hours (approx. 7:30 AM ET) and evening sessions in the afternoon (approx. 2:00 PM ET).
🎪 Alexandra Palace Spectator Utility Guides
Planning your visit to Ally Pally? Everything you need for an unforgettable match-day experience:
Great Hall Seating Plan
Compare floor tables vs tiered grandstands, beer hall views, and screen sightlines.
View Seating Guide →Tube, Rail & Bus Travel
Wood Green Piccadilly line, Alexandra Palace National Rail, and the W3 shuttle hill bus.
Read Transit Guide →Fancy Dress Costume Rules
Permitted outfits, strictly banned items (football kits, masks), and security protocols.
Check Costume Rules →Official Tickets & Resale
SeeTickets PDC ballot timeline, official resale platform, and unauthorized tout warnings.
Check Ticket Guide →Hotels Near Alexandra Palace
Wood Green, Muswell Hill, and King's Cross connections for night session departures.
Browse Hotels →Full Tournament Schedule
Round 1 through to the Sunday 3 January 2027 Final, including Christmas break dates.
View Schedule →🎯 Top Contenders & Player Profiles
Key seeds, walk-on anthems, tungsten dart weights, and tournament records
Luke Littler
"The Nuke"
Luke Humphries
"Cool Hand Luke"
Michael van Gerwen
"Mighty Mike / MVG"
Gerwyn Price
"The Iceman"
📜 Championship History & Darts Knowledge
From Circus Tavern roots and 16 Ally Pally nine-darters to official 501 rules and set-play mechanics
Roll of Honour
Every World Champion from 1994 to present, multiple title records, and historical BDO winners.
View Roll of Honour →All-Time Finals Archive
Complete scores, 3-dart averages, and match recaps for all 33 PDC finals.
Browse All Finals →Ally Pally History
The 2007/08 relocation from Circus Tavern, Great Hall evolution, and festive fancy dress culture.
Read Venue History →Nine-Darters History
From Paul Lim's 1990 pioneer moment to 16 Ally Pally masterpieces and sponsor bonuses.
Explore 9-Darters →Official 501 Rules
Board height (5ft 8in), oche distance (7ft 9.25in), scoring values, and the bust rule.
Learn Rules & Specs →Legs vs Sets Format
How set play works, round distances, and the dramatic sudden-death 11th leg tiebreak.
Understand Set Play →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When does the PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27 start?
The PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27 runs from Friday 11 December 2026 through to Sunday 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace, London, featuring an expanded £5,000,000 total prize fund.
Where can I legally live stream the 2026/27 World Darts Championship in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, every session is broadcast live exclusively on Sky Sports Darts and Sky Sports Main Event, with live streaming available via NOW TV (Sports Day or Monthly Membership) and the Sky Go mobile app.
How can I watch the World Darts Championship live in Germany or the USA?
In Germany, DAZN streams all tournament matches live, with free-to-air sub-licensed coverage transitioning to ProSiebenSat.1 from 2027. In the USA, fans can stream coverage via ESPN/ESPN+, Peacock, or subscribe to PDCTV for official international passes.
Where is the PDC World Darts Championship held?
The tournament is held in the historic Great Hall at Alexandra Palace ('Ally Pally') in Muswell Hill / Wood Green, London N22 7AY, accommodating an expanded capacity of over 5,000 fans per session.