Pinnacle Achievements in Darts History
14 PDC Titles
Phil Taylor (16 overall including BDO). The benchmark of sporting supremacy.
123.40 Average
Michael van Gerwen vs. Michael Smith (2016 Premier League, Aberdeen).
114.05 Average
Michael van Gerwen vs. Raymond van Barneveld (2017 World Semi-Final).
16 Years, 347 Days
Luke Littler at the 2024 World Darts Championship.
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Dive deeper into specialized statistical record categories:
Most PDC World Championship Titles (1994–Present)
Reflects victories at the official PDC World Darts Championship (Circus Tavern 1994–2007; Alexandra Palace 2008–present).
| Player | PDC Titles | Championship Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Taylor | 14 | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013 |
| Michael van Gerwen | 3 | 2014, 2017, 2019 |
| Gary Anderson | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Peter Wright | 2 | 2020, 2022 |
| Adrian Lewis | 2 | 2011, 2012 |
| John Part | 2 | 2003, 2008 |
| Luke Littler | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
Age & Longevity Milestones
Youngest World Champion
Defeated Peter Wright 7-4 in the final to become the youngest champion in PDC history.
Oldest World Champion
Defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-4 to claim his 16th and final world title.
Youngest Match Winner
Averaged 106.12 to sweep Christian Kist in Round One on his historic debut.
All-Time Records FAQ
How many World Championships did Phil Taylor win in total?
Phil Taylor won a record 16 World Championship titles: 2 with the BDO (1990, 1992) and 14 with the PDC (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013).
Who hit the first televised nine-darter in history?
John Lowe hit the world's first televised nine-dart finish on 13 October 1984 against Keith Deller at the World Matchplay in Slough, earning a £102,000 bonus prize.
Has anyone ever hit two nine-darters in a single televised match?
Yes. Phil Taylor achieved this twice: first in the 2010 Premier League Final against James Wade, and Michael van Gerwen also hit two nine-darters in a single match on the European Tour in 2019.