Finals Weekend Timetable at a Glance
Quarter-Finals
Afternoon: 12:30 GMT (2 matches)
Evening: 19:00 GMT (2 matches)
Best of 9 SetsSemi-Finals
Evening Only: 19:30 GMT
Both semi-finals played back-to-back
Best of 11 SetsThe Final
Evening Only: 19:30 GMT
Sid Waddell Trophy & £1,000,000
Best of 13 SetsDoors Open vs. First Dart: Understanding the Timings
Spectators traveling to Alexandra Palace and television viewers worldwide should note the important distinction between confirmed tournament dates, scheduled session starts, and estimated broadcast walk-ons:
- Tournament Dates (1 – 3 January 2027): Confirmed 2026/27. Official tournament dates confirmed by the PDC and Alexandra Palace for the Quarter-Finals (1 Jan), Semi-Finals (2 Jan), and Final (3 Jan).
- Scheduled Session Start Times (Subject to Host Broadcaster Confirmation): The scheduled start times (12:30 GMT afternoon, 19:00 / 19:30 GMT evening) follow established PDC World Championship scheduling standards, but remain subject to final host broadcaster confirmation closer to December.
- Doors Open (Scheduled: 18:00 GMT Evening / 11:30 GMT Afternoon): Great Hall security gates and Palm Court bars typically open 60 to 90 minutes prior to stage action. Arrive early to clear security bag checks (strictly max 30cm x 20cm x 10cm). Final door opening hours will be re-confirmed in the official PDC spectator handbook.
- Player Walk-Ons & First Dart (Estimated Timings): Walk-on times (approx. 19:45 GMT) and first dart thrown (approx. 20:00 GMT) are broadcast estimates dependent on live studio analysis and stage rehearsals.
Day-by-Day Session Details & Format Progression
Quarter-Finals: Friday, 1 January 2027
The final eight contenders battle across two sessions on New Year's Day. Each quarter-final is played as a best-of-9 sets contest (first player to win 5 sets progresses to the semi-finals):
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Doors open 11:30 GMT. Features Quarter-Finals 1 & 2.
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Doors open 18:00 GMT. Features Quarter-Finals 3 & 4.
Quarter-Final Losers Receive: £100,000
Semi-Finals: Saturday, 2 January 2027
A single blockbuster evening session featuring both world championship semi-finals played consecutively on the Great Hall stage:
Evening Session (19:30 GMT Start)
Doors open 18:00 GMT. Match 1: Semi-Final 1 (approx. 19:45 GMT) • Match 2: Semi-Final 2 (approx. 21:30 GMT).
Semi-Final Losers Receive: £200,000
The World Championship Final: Sunday, 3 January 2027
The 34th staging of the PDC World Darts Championship concludes on Sunday evening in front of 5,000+ spectators at Alexandra Palace and millions watching globally:
Evening Session (19:30 GMT Start)
Doors open 18:00 GMT. Walk-ons from 19:45 GMT. First dart approx. 20:00 GMT. Winner crowned around 22:30 GMT.
Global Final Start Times by Timezone
| Region | Timezone | Scheduled Final Start | Confirmed Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom & Ireland | GMT / UTC+0 | 19:30 GMT (Sunday 3 Jan) | Sky Sports Darts & NOW |
| Germany, Austria & Switzerland | CET / UTC+1 | 20:30 CET (Sunday 3 Jan) | DAZN & Sport1 |
| Netherlands & Belgium | CET / UTC+1 | 20:30 CET (Sunday 3 Jan) | Viaplay & VTM 2 |
| United States (Eastern) | EST / UTC-5 | 14:30 EST (Sunday 3 Jan) | ESPN+ & ESPN2 |
| United States (Pacific) | PST / UTC-8 | 11:30 PST (Sunday 3 Jan) | ESPN+ |
| Australia (Eastern) | AEDT / UTC+11 | 06:30 AEDT (Monday 4 Jan) | Fox Sports / Kayo |
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