Authorized Resale Notice: PDC Ticketing Conditions
Under official PDC Ticketing Terms and Conditions, tickets resold through unauthorized secondary ticketing platforms are liable to cancellation without refund, and holders may be refused admission at Alexandra Palace.
The sole authorized platform recognized by the PDC to buy or sell spare tickets is the official See Tickets Fan-to-Fan Resale Marketplace, where tickets are capped at face value and issued with verified barcodes.
How See Tickets Fan-to-Fan Resale Operates
With all 28 sessions of the World Darts Championship traditionally selling out within hours of general release, the See Tickets Fan-to-Fan platform provides the only secure mechanism for genuine darts fans to trade spare tickets legitimately.
Seller Lists at Face Value
A verified original purchaser unable to attend logs into their See Tickets account and selects their seats. By regulation, the resale price is locked at original face value (no markups or surge pricing permitted).
Buyer Completes Purchase
Another fan browses available sessions on the See Tickets Fan-to-Fan portal and buys the tickets, paying face value plus standard booking and processing fees.
Automatic Barcode Invalidation
The instant payment confirms, See Tickets cancels the seller's original digital barcode. The seller's PDF or in-app ticket is permanently deactivated.
Brand-New Barcode Issued
A completely new, encrypted dynamic barcode is deposited directly into the buyer's official See Tickets account, ensuring 100% guaranteed admission at Palm Court scanners.
PDC World Championship Ticketing Phases
Securing primary or resale tickets requires understanding the three official release stages implemented by the PDC each season:
Phase 1: PDCTV Annual Subscriber Presale
Late JulyEligibility: Active paid PDCTV Annual Subscribers registered prior to the qualifying cutoff date
How it works: Grants exclusive early access window to select allocations before general release.
Phase 2: Registered General Sale
Early AugustEligibility: General public users registered on the PDC ticketing portal
How it works: Remaining primary allocations for all 28 sessions open.
Phase 3: Official Fan-to-Fan Resale & Production Holds
From late summer through December tournament daysEligibility: Open to all registered See Tickets users
How it works: Ticket holders unable to attend list tickets at face value. Production returns occur as stage and camera setups finalize.
Official Face-Value Pricing Benchmarks
Always know the genuine face-value rate before buying. The PDC structures pricing into tiered seating categories across early rounds and finals weekend:
Tiered Bleacher Seating
£40 – £65 (Early rounds) / £70 – £90 (Semi-Finals & Final)Raked stadium seating providing elevated sightlines toward the stage and giant screens.
Floor Table Seating
£50 – £85 (Early rounds) / £85 – £120 (Semi-Finals & Final)Shared banquet tables directly on the Great Hall arena floor.
Note: Hospitality and VIP packages (offering pre-match fine dining, complimentary bar, and priority player access) are sold separately via official PDC hospitality partners starting at £250–£450+ per guest.
Unauthorized Secondary Marketplaces & Ticket Risks
Commercial secondary ticketing websites frequently list Alexandra Palace tickets at inflated prices. However, under official PDC Ticketing Terms and Conditions, tickets offered or purchased through unauthorized platforms are strictly invalid and liable to cancellation.
Unauthorized Secondary Portals
PDC Ticketing Terms & Enforcement:
Under PDC Ticketing Terms and Conditions, tickets resold or offered for resale through unauthorized secondary channels are liable to cancellation without refund. PDC and venue security reserve the right to refuse entry to any person holding a ticket identified from unauthorized commercial touting or resale websites.
🚨 Social Media & Private Sale Risks
The PDC and See Tickets warn fans never to purchase tickets through social media private messages, bank transfers, or unauthorized secondary listing sites, where buyers risk purchasing counterfeit, duplicate, or cancelled tickets.
How to Successfully Secure Fan-to-Fan Resale Tickets
Because demand for December sessions is immense, tickets listed on See Tickets Fan-to-Fan are snapped up quickly. Follow these proven recommendations to improve your chances:
1. Set Up Your See Tickets Account Early
Create and verify your See Tickets account with stored payment details and mobile number well in advance so you can checkout in under 30 seconds when seats appear.
2. Check Frequently in Mid-November & December
Resale volume peaks 2 to 3 weeks before the tournament begins as fans finalize their holiday travel plans and work schedules.
3. Look for Production Hold Releases
In early December, once television camera positions, commentary rigs, and lighting gantries are constructed inside the Great Hall, the PDC routinely releases surplus production hold tickets directly onto See Tickets.
4. Afternoon Sessions Offer Higher Availability
Weekday afternoon sessions (12:30 starts) have significantly higher turnover and lower resale competition than Friday and Saturday evening sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions: Resale & Returns
What is the only official ticket resale platform for the PDC World Darts Championship?
The See Tickets Fan-to-Fan Resale Marketplace is the only authorized, PDC-sanctioned resale platform. Any other marketplace is unauthorized and puts purchasers at risk of ticket cancellation.
How does See Tickets Fan-to-Fan protect buyers against counterfeit tickets?
When a ticket is resold on See Tickets Fan-to-Fan, the original seller's digital barcode is immediately canceled and invalidated. A brand-new, unique encrypted barcode is automatically generated directly into the buyer's official See Tickets account, ensuring guaranteed legitimate admission.
Can sellers charge higher prices on the official resale platform?
No. The See Tickets Fan-to-Fan platform strictly caps resale prices at original face value plus standard nominal booking fees. Profiteering or price gouging is prohibited by PDC regulations.
Are tickets bought on Viagogo or StubHub valid for entry at Alexandra Palace?
Under PDC Official Ticketing Terms & Conditions, tickets purchased or resold via unauthorized secondary platforms (such as Viagogo, StubHub, Gigsberg, or social media touts) breach conditions of sale and are liable to cancellation without refund. Event security reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone holding unauthorized resale tickets.
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend a session?
Primary ticket purchases are strictly non-refundable through See Tickets unless a session is canceled by the PDC. If you cannot attend, your only authorized option is to list your tickets for resale at face value via the official See Tickets Fan-to-Fan platform.