Pinnacle 180 Scoring Feats at Alexandra Palace
2022 World Semi-Final vs. Gary Anderson
Across 6 matches during the 2022 World Championship
Across 95 matches; historic 901 milestone achieved in 2023
Most 180s Hit in a Single World Championship Match
Matches contested on the Alexandra Palace stage in set-play format.
| Rank | Player | 180s Hit | Year | Round | Opponent & Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Peter Wright | 24 | 2022 | Semi-Final | Gary Anderson (6-4 victory) |
| #2 | Gary Anderson | 22 | 2017 | Final | Michael van Gerwen |
| #3 | Michael Smith | 22 | 2023 | Final | Michael van Gerwen |
| #4 | Dave Chisnall | 21 | 2017 | Quarter-Final | Gary Anderson (Lost 3-5 in legendary high-scoring tie) |
| #5 | Raymond van Barneveld | 21 | 2007 | Final | Phil Taylor (Won 7-6 at Circus Tavern) |
"ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY!" — The Referee Tradition
No sound in global sport is more recognizable than the referee bellowing "One Hundred and Eighty!" into the arena microphone. For decades, the distinctive, gravelly roar of Russ Bray ("The Voice") electrified millions of television viewers before his retirement from premier ranking refereeing in 2024.
Today, world-class officials including George Noble, Kirk Bevins ("The Kirkulator"), and Huw Ware maintain the high-drama tradition, keeping the 3,000-strong Alexandra Palace crowd in full voice as plastic 180 placards are hoisted high by costumed fans.
The PDC Charity 180 Drive
In recent World Championships, tournament sponsors have donated £1,000 for every 180 hit during the event to charities such as Prostate Cancer UK, generating nearly £1,000,000 in vital medical research funding.
180 Maximum Records FAQ
What is the highest possible 3-dart score in darts?
The highest single turn in darts is 180, achieved by landing all three darts cleanly inside the treble 20 bed (each treble 20 scoring 60 points).
Who holds the record for most 180s in a World Championship final?
Gary Anderson (2017) and Michael Smith (2023) share the record with 22 maximum 180s in a World Championship final, both facing Michael van Gerwen.
What is the combined 180 record for a single match?
Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen smashed the combined match record in the 2017 final with 42 total 180s (Anderson 22, Van Gerwen 20) over 10 sets of blistering darts.