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The PDC World Championship will take place from 15.December 2024 - 3.January 2025 in the Alexandra Palace in London.
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| WDF World Championships |
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The WDF World Championships will be played from 29. November - 8. December in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green. World champions for Men, Women, Boys and Girls will take place.
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9. December
On the stage of the Lakeside Country Clubs in Frimley Green on Sunday night three new and one old World Champions were crowned. Paige Pauling defeated Sophie McKinlay in the girl's final and became with the so far
highest average in the history of the WDF Girls World Championship new World Champion. In the boy's final not the number 1 seed Jenson Walker was the winner but the three years younger
Archie Self. Beau Greaves is not at her best in the moment
but nevertheless had no problem to defend her title against Sophie McKinlay - she is now the so far youngest three times World champion in the history of the women's event. Paul Lim couldn't end his lakeside fairytale with a
win in the final but he at least won three sets after a very one-sided start of the match. Shane McGuirk is now the first ever first Irish World Champion.
Report Finals Daynew
8. December
Finals Day at the WDF World Championships in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green! First in the Girl's Final Paige Pauling and Sophie McKinlay will meet. After that in the all English
Boys Final Jenson Walker and Archie Self will meet. Next on will be the Women's Final between reigning champion Beau Greaves and Sophie McKinlay. The Men's Final between Shane McGuirk and Paul Lim will
conclude the WDF World Championships 2024.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Finals Day, Resultsnew
7. December
Today was semi-finals day in the Lakeside Country Club - in each of the sessions one Girls-, one Boys-, one Women's - and one Men's semifinal took place. In the Girl's event Paige Pauling
and Sophie McKinlay prevailed, the the Boy's event it were Jenson Walker and Archie Self. In the Women's tournament Sophie McKinlay and reigning champion Beau Greaves were the winners.
The first semi-final of the men was a clear affair - Shane McGuirk defeated Francois Schweyen with 5:0. With the same result Paul Lim defeated Jason Brandon who just couldn't hit his doubles.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 9, Resultsnew
Report Semi-Finalsnew
5. December
On the sixth day of the tournament more women's second round matches took place and in the men's tournament the second round was played to the end and the first two
third round matches took place.In the women's event we saw wins for Aletta Wajer and Lerena Rietbergen, who caused an upset by beating Rhian O'Sullivan and progressed at her debut in the quarterfinals. The last
men's second round matches were won by Barry Copeland, Sybren Gijbels and Jason Brandon. The second round winners were Belgian Francois Schweyen and Irish Shane McGuirk
who played in his third match again an average of over 90.
Today the women play the second round to the end. In the men's event the third round will be played to the end. Beside we'll see in each session a boy's quarterfinal.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 7, Resultsnew
Report Day 6new
4. December
The following players where added to the Who is Who: Jimmy van Schie, Danny Porter, Jason Brandon, Laszlo Kadar, Scott Walters, Mike Gillet, Hannes Schier, Shane McGuirk, Sophie McKinlay, Nicole Regnaud, Kirsi Viinikainen, Lerena Rietbergen and Mayumi Ouchi.
On the fifth day of the tournament more two round matches of Women and men were played and even more seeded players were eliminated. In the men's event it were Benjamin Pratnemer, Kai Fan Leung and Ryan Hogarth,
in the women's event it was Desi Mercer. Reigning champion Beau Greaves had no problems to prevail over Kirsi Viinikainen no more than Jimmy van Schie - one of the top favorits of the men, who
showed the so far outstanding performance of the tournament. Legend Paul Lim had to fight hard but in the end progressed into round three as well.
In the Women's event the second round will continue, in the Men's event the second round will be played to the end and the first two third round matches will take place.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 6, Resultsnew
Report Day 5new
3. December
On the fourth day of the tournament the first round of the women and the men will be played to the end. Among the first round winners of the men were Hannes Schnier and Paul Lim, who returned after 30 years to the Lakeside
and played as Schnier and average of over 90 - Those were the two highest averages of the night. Lerena Rietbergen was the last first round winner of the women,
the first women's second round match ended with an 2:1 comeback win of Deta Hedman, who started weaked but then was clearly better then Kirsty Hutchinson. The two Australians Brandon Weening and
Peter Machin were the first second round winners of the men.
On the fifth day of the event only second round matches will be played and we'll see tournament favourit Jimmy van Schie and reigning champion Beau Greaves.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 5, Resultsnew
Report Day 4new
2. December
At the in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green this year's WDF World Championships continued at the weekend. In the men's event Brian Raman convinced again with
his second round win over number 16 seed Martyn Turner. The best performances of the tournament so far showed Irishman Shane McGuirk who played in his first round match an 92.81 average and won his second round match
against number 13 seed Swede Edwin Torbjörnsson with an 96.16 average. Cliff Prior is so far the only seed who won his second round match.
In the women's event it were Czech Jitka Cisarova and Scot Sophie McKinlay who impressed the most. McKinlay caused the so far biggest upset as she eliminated a good playing Lisa Ashton.
On the fourth day of the tournament men's and women's first and second round matches will be played. In the evening-session legends Paul Lim and Deta Hedman will stand on stage.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 4, Resultsnew
30. November
Yesterday in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green this year's WDF World Championships started. In an evening-session four men's first round matches took place. With the exception of
Belgian Brian Braman only debutants stood on stage which showed a little bit in the quality of the matches. Raman and his fellow country man Francois Schweyen showed from the winners with averages of over
87 the best performances. Beside the two Belgians the Englishmen Carl Wilkinson and Scott Walters progressed into the second round.
On the second day of the tournament beside men's first and second round matches four women's first round matches will be played.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 2, Resultsnew
27. November
The PDC published the schedule for the first and second round. Both rounds will be played to the end from 15. - 23. December. After the Chrismas break the tournament will
continue with the third round. The match between Frenchman Thibault Tricole and Australian Joe Comito will open the World Championship. Reigning Champion Luke Humphries
will play in the last match of the opening night his second round match against the winner of that game. The last match before the Christmas break will be in the evening-session on
23. December the second round match between Rob Cross and the winner of the first round match between Scott Williams and German Niko Springer.
Schedule First and Second Roundnew
25. November
Today Wigan the Tour Card Holders Qualifier for the PDC World Championship took place, four tournament places were on offer, which Matt Campbell, Jeffrey de Zwaan,
Dylan Slevin and Rhys Griffin secured. Now the field of participants is complete.
The PDC by now made the draw for the First and Second Round of the tournament which will be played from 15. December 2024 zo 3. January 2025 in the Alexandra Place in London.
Draw First and Second Roundnew
Participantsnew
PDC Rankings
In a highclass final Luke Humphries defeated Luke Littler with 11:7 and defended his title. Both players played a good tournament but it was Humphries who was in the final
the deciding little bit stronger. Littler defeated on finals day first Mike de Decker clearly with
3:10 and then in the semi-finals a strong playing Ross Smith with 11:9. Humphries prevailed in the quarterfinals 10:5 over Ryan Joyce and in the semi-finals 11:8
over the reinvigorated Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Results Finals Day
Reportnew
Statistics
After Gian van Veen lost in the final of the PDC Winmau World Youth Championship to Luke Littler last year he this year won the title. It was a very close
6:5 win over his fellow country man Jurjen van der Velde and van Veen first look slightly doubtful that he really had won the deciding leg - in which his opponent had three matchdarts - of the highclass match.
Then the new Champion first solaced his opponent but in the end both players looked pleased.
Report, Statisticsnew
24. November
Today is Finals Day at the Players Championship Finals in Minehead. In the afternoon-session the quarterfinals will take place, in the evening-session semi-finals and final will be played.
Between the semi-finals and the final the final of the PDC Winmau World Youth Championship between Gian van Veen and Jurjen van der Velde will take place.
Out of the Top Ten of the Players Championship Order of Merit only Luke Littler is still in the tournament. Reigning champion Luke Humphries as well progressed into the quarterfinals as did Mike de Decker, Ross Smith, Connor Scutt, Scott Williams, Ryan Joyce and Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Schedule Finals Daynew
23. November
At the Players Championship Finals in Minehead today in the afternoon-session the second round will be played, in evening-session the third round will follow.
As in the previous tournaments in the first round there were several upsets. Already out of the tournament are Gian van Veen (despite an 104 average), James Wade, Ryan Searle, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price, number 1 seed Chris Dobey, Rob Cross (against an unplayable Luke Littler), Jonny Clayton, Stephen Bunting, Gary Anderson (who lost 5:6 to Ryan Meikle) and Michael van Gerwen who had no chance against a strong playing Ian White.
Schedule, Results Day 2new
Statisticsnew
21. November
From tomorrow till Sunday the Players Championship Finals will take place in Minehead.
In the PDC preview reigning champion Luke Humphries, Grand Slam winner Luke Littler and number 1 seed Chris Dobey have their say.
Preview
Schedule, Results Day 1new
Statisticsnew
18. November
On Friday in Minehead the Players Championship Finals will begin. 64 players will take part. The first and the second round both will be played on two stages.
The PDC published the schedule of the first round, which will be played in an afternoon- and an evening-session on the first day of the tournament.
Participants, Schedule 1. Roundnew
PDC Rankings
17. November
Luke Littler dominated the final of the Grand Slam of Darts and won the very one-sided match against Martin Lukeman with 16:3. For Littler it is the first
ranking TV title by which he moves up to the fifth place in the Order of Merit.
Before Lukeman defeated in the semi-finals Mickey Mansell with an average of almost 100, he couldn't keep up this performance in the final.
Littler prevailed in his semi-final in a hard fought and close match with 16:15 over Gary Anderson.
Report, Statisticsnew
Finals Day at the Grand Slam.
In the afternoon-session the semi-finals will take place. First Mickey Mansell will play against Martin Lukeman. In the second semi-final Luke Littler and Gary Anderson will clash. In the evening-session the final will be played.
Schedule Finals Day, Results
On the second quarterfinal night we did see a very clear 16:2 demolition of Jermaine Wattimena by Luke Littler, Wattimena just didn't find an answer to Littlers barrage. The second quarterfinal between
Gary Anderson and Gian van Veen was a much closer affair though Anderson got into the lead quite early and stayed in command till the end.
Report, Statistics Day 8new
16. November
Today is the second quarterfinals night in Wolverhampton.
First Premier League Champion Luke Littler will play against Jermaine Wattimena.After that in the last quarterfinal Gary Anderson will meet the so far outstanding playing Gian van Veen.
Schedule Quarterfinals 2, Results
Statisticsnew
The first quarterfinal night of the Grand Slam showed again how unpredictable the results of this year's tournament are - the commentators had predicted at the start of the evening for both matches the wrong winner.
The first close semi-final was won by Mickey Mansell who had throughout the match problems to hit his doubles, but in the deciding leg against Cameron Menzies hit the double for the win with his first dart.
The second quarterfinal was dominated after a good start from Rob Cross most of the time by Martin Lukeman who won with 16:11.
Report, Statistics Day 7new
15. November
First quarterfinals night in Wolverhampton.
In the first quarterfinal Cameron Menzies will meet Mickey Mansell, For both it is the first TV Ranking quarterfinal. After that debutant Martin Lukeman will play against Rob Cross, who stood 2023 in the Grand Slam final.
Schedule Quarterfinals 1, Results
Statisticsnew
The second night of the Last 16 was thrilling and more highclass then the first one. It started with a close match between Jermaine Wattimena and Dimitri van den Bergh. Van den Bergh couldn't find the final double, Wattimena hit it with his fifth matchdart and won. In the second match Ryan Joyce
had no chance against a once again scintillating playing Gian van Veen. The match between Luke Littler and Mike de Decker was a very close thriller with the better end for Littler.
In the last match of the night Stephen Bunting for a long time had too many problems with his doubles to endanger Gary Anderson. Anderson won with 10:6.
Report, Statistics Day 6new
14. November
Today the last 16 will be played to the end.
In the first match the reinvigorated Jermaine Wattimena and UK Open Champion Dimitri van den Bergh will meet. After that Gian van Veen, who dominated the group phase in the strong group H, will play against Ryan Joyce who eliminated Michael van Gerwen. In the third match Luke Littler and Mike de Decker will clash and in the last match Gary Anderson will play against Stephen Bunting.
Schedule Day 6, Results
The first night of the knockout phase brought some surprising results. Mickey Mansell defeated Danny Noppert in the first match of the night deservedly with 10:7.
Cameron Menzies - who only just progressed into the knock-out phase - prevailed in the deciding leg of a close match 10:9 over James Wade and almost couldn't believe it. Martin Lukeman won
10:5 against Ross Smith who struggled with himself. In the final match Rob Cross - who had been so far completely under the radar - impressed with outstanding finishing and defeated the
chanceless European Champion Ritchie Edhouse with 10:4.
Report, Statistics Fifth Day
13. November
Today at the Grand Slam of Darts the first four Last 16 matches will take place.
Danny Noppert opens the night against Mickey Mansell, James Wade will meet Scot Cameron Menzies, Martin Lukeman clashes with Ross Smith and European Champion Ritchie Edhouse will play in the last match against Rob Cross.
Schedule Day 5, Resultsnew
This year's WDF World Championships will be played from 29. November to 8. December in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green.
The field of participants is complete and the WDF already published the draw for the first and second round and the schedule. The men's number 1 seed is Australian Danny Porter who will play his first match against the winner of the first round match between Belgian Francois Schweyen and Australian Michael Cassar on 30 Nevember. Reigning champion and number 1 women's seed Beau Greaves will open her campaign against Australian Amanda Loch or Finn Kirsi Viinikainen on 3. December.
WDF World Championshipsnew
Die diesjährigen WDF World Championships werden vom
On the last nigth with group matches even more top players were elimnated. With Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen the numbers two and three of the world were defeated for the second time and
went out. Michael Smith lost 5:0 to Mike de Decker and had not a single dart on the doubles. Michael van Gerwen managed to draw 4:4 in his match against Ryan Joyce but played a weak
deciding leg and Joyce won 5:4. Beside de Decker and Joyce Stephen Bunting and Dimitri van den Bergh got their second win and progressed under the last 16 as did Gary Anderson, Jermaine Wattimena,
Luke Litter and Gina van Veen who had already qualified and and all won their third group matches as well. Gian van Veen's match against the once again outstanding Wessel Nijman was the highlight of the night.
Report, Statistics Day 4new
Winner of the Irish Open were Finn Marko Kantele, Scot Lorraine Hyde, Scot Mitchell Lawrie (Boys) and Paige Pauling (Girls). The Irish Classic were won by Dutchmen Stefan Schroder, Irishwoman Robyn Byrne, Irish Sean McKeon (Boys) and Paige Pauling (Girls).
12. November
In today's evening session the last group matches of groups E - H will take place.
Luke Littler, Gary Anderson, Gian van Veen and Jermaine Wattimena are already qualified for the Knock-Out phase. In all four groups there will be a deciding match for the second qualifying place. In group E Michael Smith will play Mike de Decker, in group F Dimitri van den Bergh will meet Keane Barry, in group G Michael van Gerwen will clash with Ryan Joyce and in group H Stephen Bunting will play against Josh Rock.
Schedule Day 4, Results
Group Tables, Final Standings
On the third day of the tournament the last group matches of the groups A,B,C and D took place.
Only Mickey Mansell and Ritchie Edhouse had already qualified for the Knockout phase, Cameron Menzies, Danny Noppert, James Wade, Martin Lukeman, Rob Cross and Ross Smith qualified last night. Menzies qualified in dramatic fashion despite a 1:5 defeat by a strong playing Beau Greaves because Martin Schindler against Danny Noppert was not able to use his chances to win the third leg he would have needed to progress. Reigning champion Luke Humphries was already elimnated after two defeats but with a 5:1 win over Mickey Mansell at least managed to get a positive end to his campaign.
Report, Statistics Day 3new
11. November
Today only an evening-session will take place in which the last group matches of the groups A,B,C and D will be played.
After the second group matches it is clear that Luke Humphries will not defend his title - he lost to James Wade as well and will not be able to progress. Already out as well are Dave Chisnall, Mensur Suljovic, Lourence Ilagan, Noa-Lynn van Leuven and Wessel Nijman while Gian van Veen, Luke Littler, Gary Anderson, Jermaine Wattimena, Ritchie Edhouse and Mickey Mansell are already through to the Last 16.
Tonight in group A James Wade and Rowby-John Rodriguez play for the second playce in the table and in group D Connor Scutt and Ross Smith. In the groups B and C all matches will have a bearing on which players will progress.
Schedule Third Day, Ergebnissenew
Group Tables, Final Standingsnew
10. November
On the second day of the Grand Slam the winners of the first group matches play the winners and the losers the losers. In the afternoon-session again the groups
B,C,D and H will stand on stage, in the evening-session the groups A, E, F and G.
The first group matches brought some upsets - reigning champion Luke Humphries lost against Rowby-John Rodriguez and should win today his second match to survive the group phase. He will play against James Wade who surprisingly lost to Mickey Mansell. Among yesterday's losers were as well Martin Schindler, Dave Chisnall and Peter Wright.
Schedule Second Day, Resultsnew
Group Tablesnew
Statisticsnew
9. November
Today in Wolverhampton the Grand Slam of Darts will begin. In an afternoon- and an evening-session in all eight groups the first group matches
will be played.
In the PDC preview reigning champion Luke Humphries, European Championship winner Ritchie Edhouse, World Grand Prix Champion Mike de Decker and the winner from 2022 Michael Smith have their say.
Schedule first day, Resultsnew
Group Tablesnew
Statisticsnew
Preview
Kai Gotthardt won the PDC Europe Super League and and by this secured a place in the PDC World Championship. Gotthardt prevailed in the final with 8:7
over Paul Krohne who before impressed both in the quarterfinals and in the semis with highclass performances.
Gotthardt defeated on Finals Day first Franz Roeztsch and then Dominik Gruellich both in the deciding leg. Krohne reached the final with wins over Leon Weber and reigning champion Dragutin Horvat but there was less accurate on his doubles.
Results Finals Daynew
8. November
Yesterday the Last 16 matches of the PDC Europe Super League took place, today is Finals Day.
Reigning champion Dragutin Horvat is still in the running - he defeated Steven Noster convincingly with 6:1. With Pascal Rupprecht and Paul Krohne two Tour Card holders are still in the tournament as are Leon Weber, Kai Gotthardt, Franz Roetzsch, Dominik Gruellich and Kevin Troppmann. Gruellich and Rupprecht were the only players under the Last 16 with an average over 90.
Last 16new
Finals Daynew
7. November
In Hildesheim yesterday the Group Phase of the PDC Europe Super League was played to the end.
At the head of the group tables on the second day of the group phase there were several changes - the three Tour Card holders Lukas Wenig, Pascal Rupprecht and Daniel Klose all moved down to the second place in their groups while reigning champion Dragutin Horvat and Kai Gotthardt stood their ground on top of their groups. Arno Merk ousted in Group B Patrick Tringler on third place and progressed under the Last 16. In Group E Steven Noster had a strong day and ended on the third place of the group while Andre Welge slided down in fourth place. But Welge was in the end the best of the group's fourth's and progressed as well.
The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
Group Tables Final Standingsnew
Schedule Last 16new
6. November
Yesterday in Hildesheim the first day of the Group Phase of the PDC Europe Super League took place.
None of the thirty players could win all his five matches, David Schlichting was the only one who lost all his matches. In three of the five groups after the first day with Lukas Wenig, Daniel Klose and Pascal Rupprecht Tour Card Holders sit in the first place. In the other two groups reigning champion Dragutin Horvat and Kai Gotthardt head the table.
The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
Group Tables after Day 1new
5. November
After the end of this year's Challenge Tour the field of participants of the Grand Slam of Darts is complete. The tournament will begin on Saturday, 9. November in Wolverhampton.
The PDC already published the group draw and the schedule of the first group matches. Reigning champion Luke Humphries plays together with James Wade, Mickey Mansell and Rowby-John Rodriguez in Group A and will play in his first group match in Saturday's evening-session against Rowby-John Rodriguez. The tournament will be opened in the afternoon-session with the match between Stephen Bunting and Wessel Nijman, a Group H match.
Participants
Groups
Schedule and match pairings First Day
PDC Rankings
PDC Pro Tour
PDC Development Tour
PDC Challenge Tour
4. November
Tomorrow in Hildesheim this year's PDC Europe Super League will begin by which one place in the PDC World Championship will be allocated.
Thirty players will stand at the oche and first will play on 5. and 6. November in five groups with six players each the group phase. The first three of each group and the overall best of the groups fourth will play on 7. November the Last 16. On 8. November quarterfinals, semi-finals and final will be played. The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
PDC Europe Superleaguenew
At the weekend the PDC Challenge Tour Season was played to the end in Leicester with the events 21 - 24.
Swede Andreas Harrysson won the events 22 and 23, Alexander Merkx the 21. event and Sebastian Bialecki the 24. and last event of the year.
Connor Scutt - who lost in the final of the 23. event to Harrysson - and Wesley Plaisier stayed at the head of the table and both will get a two years Tour Card. Scott and Plaisier are already qualified by the Pro Tour Order of Merit for the PDC World Championship, so by the Challenge Tour Order of Merit Christian Kist and Alexander Merkx get places in the the field of participants of the World Championship. As first of the Challenge Tour Order of Merit Scutt will take part in the Grand Slam of Darts.
Challenge Tournew
1. November
After the Players Championship today in Leicester the Tour Card Holders Qualifier for Grand Slam of Darts took place. The tournament will begin on 9. November.
Keane Barry, Martin Luekman, Ryan Joyce, Danny Noppert, Cameron Menzies, James Wade, Mickey Mansell and Ross Smith qualified.
Participantsnew
After the last Players Championship of the season all 64 participants in the Players Championship Finals are known.
The PDC already published the draw for the first round.
Participants, Draw 1. Roundnew
Cameron Menzies and Josh Rock won thw last two Players Championships of the year.
Cameron Menzies won thge 29. Players Championship with a 8:4 defeat of Stephen Bunting. In the semi-finals stood Danny Noppert and Chris Landman. Ricardo Pietreczko, Chris Landman and Callan Rydz threw a Nine-Darter.
The 30. Players Championship was won by Josh Rock who defeated in the close final Jonny Clayton 8:7. The semi-finals reached William O'Connor and Ryan Searle. Dave Chisnalll threw a Nine-Darter.
Resultsnew
WDF Weltmeisterschaften
On the stage of the Lakeside Country Clubs in Frimley Green on Sunday night three new and one old World Champions were crowned. Paige Pauling defeated Sophie McKinlay in the girl's final and became with the so far
highest average in the history of the WDF Girls World Championship new World Champion. In the boy's final not the number 1 seed Jenson Walker was the winner but the three years younger
Archie Self. Beau Greaves is not at her best in the moment
but nevertheless had no problem to defend her title against Sophie McKinlay - she is now the so far youngest three times World champion in the history of the women's event. Paul Lim couldn't end his lakeside fairytale with a
win in the final but he at least won three sets after a very one-sided start of the match. Shane McGuirk is now the first ever first Irish World Champion.
Report Finals Daynew
8. December
WDF World Championships
Finals Day at the WDF World Championships in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green! First in the Girl's Final Paige Pauling and Sophie McKinlay will meet. After that in the all English
Boys Final Jenson Walker and Archie Self will meet. Next on will be the Women's Final between reigning champion Beau Greaves and Sophie McKinlay. The Men's Final between Shane McGuirk and Paul Lim will
conclude the WDF World Championships 2024.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Finals Day, Resultsnew
7. December
WDF World Championships
Today was semi-finals day in the Lakeside Country Club - in each of the sessions one Girls-, one Boys-, one Women's - and one Men's semifinal took place. In the Girl's event Paige Pauling
and Sophie McKinlay prevailed, the the Boy's event it were Jenson Walker and Archie Self. In the Women's tournament Sophie McKinlay and reigning champion Beau Greaves were the winners.
The first semi-final of the men was a clear affair - Shane McGuirk defeated Francois Schweyen with 5:0. With the same result Paul Lim defeated Jason Brandon who just couldn't hit his doubles.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 9, Resultsnew
Report Semi-Finalsnew
5. December
WDF World Championships
On the sixth day of the tournament more women's second round matches took place and in the men's tournament the second round was played to the end and the first two
third round matches took place.In the women's event we saw wins for Aletta Wajer and Lerena Rietbergen, who caused an upset by beating Rhian O'Sullivan and progressed at her debut in the quarterfinals. The last
men's second round matches were won by Barry Copeland, Sybren Gijbels and Jason Brandon. The second round winners were Belgian Francois Schweyen and Irish Shane McGuirk
who played in his third match again an average of over 90.
Today the women play the second round to the end. In the men's event the third round will be played to the end. Beside we'll see in each session a boy's quarterfinal.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 7, Resultsnew
Report Day 6new
4. December
Additions Who is Who
The following players where added to the Who is Who: Jimmy van Schie, Danny Porter, Jason Brandon, Laszlo Kadar, Scott Walters, Mike Gillet, Hannes Schier, Shane McGuirk, Sophie McKinlay, Nicole Regnaud, Kirsi Viinikainen, Lerena Rietbergen and Mayumi Ouchi.
WDF World Championships
On the fifth day of the tournament more two round matches of Women and men were played and even more seeded players were eliminated. In the men's event it were Benjamin Pratnemer, Kai Fan Leung and Ryan Hogarth,
in the women's event it was Desi Mercer. Reigning champion Beau Greaves had no problems to prevail over Kirsi Viinikainen no more than Jimmy van Schie - one of the top favorits of the men, who
showed the so far outstanding performance of the tournament. Legend Paul Lim had to fight hard but in the end progressed into round three as well.
In the Women's event the second round will continue, in the Men's event the second round will be played to the end and the first two third round matches will take place.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 6, Resultsnew
Report Day 5new
3. December
WDF World Championships
On the fourth day of the tournament the first round of the women and the men will be played to the end. Among the first round winners of the men were Hannes Schnier and Paul Lim, who returned after 30 years to the Lakeside
and played as Schnier and average of over 90 - Those were the two highest averages of the night. Lerena Rietbergen was the last first round winner of the women,
the first women's second round match ended with an 2:1 comeback win of Deta Hedman, who started weaked but then was clearly better then Kirsty Hutchinson. The two Australians Brandon Weening and
Peter Machin were the first second round winners of the men.
On the fifth day of the event only second round matches will be played and we'll see tournament favourit Jimmy van Schie and reigning champion Beau Greaves.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 5, Resultsnew
Report Day 4new
2. December
WDF World Championships
At the in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green this year's WDF World Championships continued at the weekend. In the men's event Brian Raman convinced again with
his second round win over number 16 seed Martyn Turner. The best performances of the tournament so far showed Irishman Shane McGuirk who played in his first round match an 92.81 average and won his second round match
against number 13 seed Swede Edwin Torbjörnsson with an 96.16 average. Cliff Prior is so far the only seed who won his second round match.
In the women's event it were Czech Jitka Cisarova and Scot Sophie McKinlay who impressed the most. McKinlay caused the so far biggest upset as she eliminated a good playing Lisa Ashton.
On the fourth day of the tournament men's and women's first and second round matches will be played. In the evening-session legends Paul Lim and Deta Hedman will stand on stage.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 4, Resultsnew
30. November
WDF World Championships
Yesterday in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green this year's WDF World Championships started. In an evening-session four men's first round matches took place. With the exception of
Belgian Brian Braman only debutants stood on stage which showed a little bit in the quality of the matches. Raman and his fellow country man Francois Schweyen showed from the winners with averages of over
87 the best performances. Beside the two Belgians the Englishmen Carl Wilkinson and Scott Walters progressed into the second round.
On the second day of the tournament beside men's first and second round matches four women's first round matches will be played.
WDF World Championships - Schedule Day 2, Resultsnew
27. November
PDC World Championship
The PDC published the schedule for the first and second round. Both rounds will be played to the end from 15. - 23. December. After the Chrismas break the tournament will
continue with the third round. The match between Frenchman Thibault Tricole and Australian Joe Comito will open the World Championship. Reigning Champion Luke Humphries
will play in the last match of the opening night his second round match against the winner of that game. The last match before the Christmas break will be in the evening-session on
23. December the second round match between Rob Cross and the winner of the first round match between Scott Williams and German Niko Springer.
Schedule First and Second Roundnew
25. November
PDC World Championship
Today Wigan the Tour Card Holders Qualifier for the PDC World Championship took place, four tournament places were on offer, which Matt Campbell, Jeffrey de Zwaan,
Dylan Slevin and Rhys Griffin secured. Now the field of participants is complete.
The PDC by now made the draw for the First and Second Round of the tournament which will be played from 15. December 2024 zo 3. January 2025 in the Alexandra Place in London.
Draw First and Second Roundnew
Participantsnew
PDC Rankings
The PDC Order of Merit was updates after the Players Championship Finals and is on Finals Standings.PDC Rankings
Humphries defends title
In a highclass final Luke Humphries defeated Luke Littler with 11:7 and defended his title. Both players played a good tournament but it was Humphries who was in the final
the deciding little bit stronger. Littler defeated on finals day first Mike de Decker clearly with
3:10 and then in the semi-finals a strong playing Ross Smith with 11:9. Humphries prevailed in the quarterfinals 10:5 over Ryan Joyce and in the semi-finals 11:8
over the reinvigorated Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Results Finals Day
Reportnew
Statistics
Van Veen New World Youth Champion
After Gian van Veen lost in the final of the PDC Winmau World Youth Championship to Luke Littler last year he this year won the title. It was a very close
6:5 win over his fellow country man Jurjen van der Velde and van Veen first look slightly doubtful that he really had won the deciding leg - in which his opponent had three matchdarts - of the highclass match.
Then the new Champion first solaced his opponent but in the end both players looked pleased.
Report, Statisticsnew
24. November
Players Championship Finals
Today is Finals Day at the Players Championship Finals in Minehead. In the afternoon-session the quarterfinals will take place, in the evening-session semi-finals and final will be played.
Between the semi-finals and the final the final of the PDC Winmau World Youth Championship between Gian van Veen and Jurjen van der Velde will take place.
Out of the Top Ten of the Players Championship Order of Merit only Luke Littler is still in the tournament. Reigning champion Luke Humphries as well progressed into the quarterfinals as did Mike de Decker, Ross Smith, Connor Scutt, Scott Williams, Ryan Joyce and Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Schedule Finals Daynew
23. November
Players Championship Finals
At the Players Championship Finals in Minehead today in the afternoon-session the second round will be played, in evening-session the third round will follow.
As in the previous tournaments in the first round there were several upsets. Already out of the tournament are Gian van Veen (despite an 104 average), James Wade, Ryan Searle, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price, number 1 seed Chris Dobey, Rob Cross (against an unplayable Luke Littler), Jonny Clayton, Stephen Bunting, Gary Anderson (who lost 5:6 to Ryan Meikle) and Michael van Gerwen who had no chance against a strong playing Ian White.
Schedule, Results Day 2new
Statisticsnew
21. November
Players Championship Finals
From tomorrow till Sunday the Players Championship Finals will take place in Minehead.
In the PDC preview reigning champion Luke Humphries, Grand Slam winner Luke Littler and number 1 seed Chris Dobey have their say.
Preview
Schedule, Results Day 1new
Statisticsnew
18. November
Players Championship Finals
On Friday in Minehead the Players Championship Finals will begin. 64 players will take part. The first and the second round both will be played on two stages.
The PDC published the schedule of the first round, which will be played in an afternoon- and an evening-session on the first day of the tournament.
Participants, Schedule 1. Roundnew
PDC Rankings
The PDC Order of Merit were updated after the Grand Slam of Darts.PDC Rankings
17. November
Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts
Luke Littler dominated the final of the Grand Slam of Darts and won the very one-sided match against Martin Lukeman with 16:3. For Littler it is the first
ranking TV title by which he moves up to the fifth place in the Order of Merit.
Before Lukeman defeated in the semi-finals Mickey Mansell with an average of almost 100, he couldn't keep up this performance in the final.
Littler prevailed in his semi-final in a hard fought and close match with 16:15 over Gary Anderson.
Report, Statisticsnew
Grand Slam of Darts
Finals Day at the Grand Slam.
In the afternoon-session the semi-finals will take place. First Mickey Mansell will play against Martin Lukeman. In the second semi-final Luke Littler and Gary Anderson will clash. In the evening-session the final will be played.
Schedule Finals Day, Results
Grand Slam of Darts Day 8
On the second quarterfinal night we did see a very clear 16:2 demolition of Jermaine Wattimena by Luke Littler, Wattimena just didn't find an answer to Littlers barrage. The second quarterfinal between
Gary Anderson and Gian van Veen was a much closer affair though Anderson got into the lead quite early and stayed in command till the end.
Report, Statistics Day 8new
16. November
Grand Slam of Darts
Today is the second quarterfinals night in Wolverhampton.
First Premier League Champion Luke Littler will play against Jermaine Wattimena.After that in the last quarterfinal Gary Anderson will meet the so far outstanding playing Gian van Veen.
Schedule Quarterfinals 2, Results
Statisticsnew
Grand Slam of Darts Day 7
The first quarterfinal night of the Grand Slam showed again how unpredictable the results of this year's tournament are - the commentators had predicted at the start of the evening for both matches the wrong winner.
The first close semi-final was won by Mickey Mansell who had throughout the match problems to hit his doubles, but in the deciding leg against Cameron Menzies hit the double for the win with his first dart.
The second quarterfinal was dominated after a good start from Rob Cross most of the time by Martin Lukeman who won with 16:11.
Report, Statistics Day 7new
15. November
Grand Slam of Darts
First quarterfinals night in Wolverhampton.
In the first quarterfinal Cameron Menzies will meet Mickey Mansell, For both it is the first TV Ranking quarterfinal. After that debutant Martin Lukeman will play against Rob Cross, who stood 2023 in the Grand Slam final.
Schedule Quarterfinals 1, Results
Statisticsnew
Grand Slam of Darts Day 6
The second night of the Last 16 was thrilling and more highclass then the first one. It started with a close match between Jermaine Wattimena and Dimitri van den Bergh. Van den Bergh couldn't find the final double, Wattimena hit it with his fifth matchdart and won. In the second match Ryan Joyce
had no chance against a once again scintillating playing Gian van Veen. The match between Luke Littler and Mike de Decker was a very close thriller with the better end for Littler.
In the last match of the night Stephen Bunting for a long time had too many problems with his doubles to endanger Gary Anderson. Anderson won with 10:6.
Report, Statistics Day 6new
14. November
Grand Slam of Darts
Today the last 16 will be played to the end.
In the first match the reinvigorated Jermaine Wattimena and UK Open Champion Dimitri van den Bergh will meet. After that Gian van Veen, who dominated the group phase in the strong group H, will play against Ryan Joyce who eliminated Michael van Gerwen. In the third match Luke Littler and Mike de Decker will clash and in the last match Gary Anderson will play against Stephen Bunting.
Schedule Day 6, Results
Grand Slam of Darts Day 5
The first night of the knockout phase brought some surprising results. Mickey Mansell defeated Danny Noppert in the first match of the night deservedly with 10:7.
Cameron Menzies - who only just progressed into the knock-out phase - prevailed in the deciding leg of a close match 10:9 over James Wade and almost couldn't believe it. Martin Lukeman won
10:5 against Ross Smith who struggled with himself. In the final match Rob Cross - who had been so far completely under the radar - impressed with outstanding finishing and defeated the
chanceless European Champion Ritchie Edhouse with 10:4.
Report, Statistics Fifth Day
13. November
Grand Slam of Darts
Today at the Grand Slam of Darts the first four Last 16 matches will take place.
Danny Noppert opens the night against Mickey Mansell, James Wade will meet Scot Cameron Menzies, Martin Lukeman clashes with Ross Smith and European Champion Ritchie Edhouse will play in the last match against Rob Cross.
Schedule Day 5, Resultsnew
WDF World Championships
This year's WDF World Championships will be played from 29. November to 8. December in the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green.
The field of participants is complete and the WDF already published the draw for the first and second round and the schedule. The men's number 1 seed is Australian Danny Porter who will play his first match against the winner of the first round match between Belgian Francois Schweyen and Australian Michael Cassar on 30 Nevember. Reigning champion and number 1 women's seed Beau Greaves will open her campaign against Australian Amanda Loch or Finn Kirsi Viinikainen on 3. December.
WDF World Championshipsnew
Die diesjährigen WDF World Championships werden vom
Grand Slam of Darts Day 4
On the last nigth with group matches even more top players were elimnated. With Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen the numbers two and three of the world were defeated for the second time and
went out. Michael Smith lost 5:0 to Mike de Decker and had not a single dart on the doubles. Michael van Gerwen managed to draw 4:4 in his match against Ryan Joyce but played a weak
deciding leg and Joyce won 5:4. Beside de Decker and Joyce Stephen Bunting and Dimitri van den Bergh got their second win and progressed under the last 16 as did Gary Anderson, Jermaine Wattimena,
Luke Litter and Gina van Veen who had already qualified and and all won their third group matches as well. Gian van Veen's match against the once again outstanding Wessel Nijman was the highlight of the night.
Report, Statistics Day 4new
WDF Results
Winner of the Slovenia Masters were the Slovene Benjamin Pratnemer in the men's event, Italian Aurora Fochesato in the women's event and Belgian Milan Vanuytrecht in the youth event. The Slovenia Open wer won by Austrian Hannes Schnier, Italian Aurora Fochesato and - Youth - Slovene Uros Zalik.Winner of the Irish Open were Finn Marko Kantele, Scot Lorraine Hyde, Scot Mitchell Lawrie (Boys) and Paige Pauling (Girls). The Irish Classic were won by Dutchmen Stefan Schroder, Irishwoman Robyn Byrne, Irish Sean McKeon (Boys) and Paige Pauling (Girls).
12. November
Grand Slam of Darts
In today's evening session the last group matches of groups E - H will take place.
Luke Littler, Gary Anderson, Gian van Veen and Jermaine Wattimena are already qualified for the Knock-Out phase. In all four groups there will be a deciding match for the second qualifying place. In group E Michael Smith will play Mike de Decker, in group F Dimitri van den Bergh will meet Keane Barry, in group G Michael van Gerwen will clash with Ryan Joyce and in group H Stephen Bunting will play against Josh Rock.
Schedule Day 4, Results
Group Tables, Final Standings
Grand Slam of Darts Day 3
On the third day of the tournament the last group matches of the groups A,B,C and D took place.
Only Mickey Mansell and Ritchie Edhouse had already qualified for the Knockout phase, Cameron Menzies, Danny Noppert, James Wade, Martin Lukeman, Rob Cross and Ross Smith qualified last night. Menzies qualified in dramatic fashion despite a 1:5 defeat by a strong playing Beau Greaves because Martin Schindler against Danny Noppert was not able to use his chances to win the third leg he would have needed to progress. Reigning champion Luke Humphries was already elimnated after two defeats but with a 5:1 win over Mickey Mansell at least managed to get a positive end to his campaign.
Report, Statistics Day 3new
11. November
Grand Slam of Darts
Today only an evening-session will take place in which the last group matches of the groups A,B,C and D will be played.
After the second group matches it is clear that Luke Humphries will not defend his title - he lost to James Wade as well and will not be able to progress. Already out as well are Dave Chisnall, Mensur Suljovic, Lourence Ilagan, Noa-Lynn van Leuven and Wessel Nijman while Gian van Veen, Luke Littler, Gary Anderson, Jermaine Wattimena, Ritchie Edhouse and Mickey Mansell are already through to the Last 16.
Tonight in group A James Wade and Rowby-John Rodriguez play for the second playce in the table and in group D Connor Scutt and Ross Smith. In the groups B and C all matches will have a bearing on which players will progress.
Schedule Third Day, Ergebnissenew
Group Tables, Final Standingsnew
10. November
Grand Slam of Darts
On the second day of the Grand Slam the winners of the first group matches play the winners and the losers the losers. In the afternoon-session again the groups
B,C,D and H will stand on stage, in the evening-session the groups A, E, F and G.
The first group matches brought some upsets - reigning champion Luke Humphries lost against Rowby-John Rodriguez and should win today his second match to survive the group phase. He will play against James Wade who surprisingly lost to Mickey Mansell. Among yesterday's losers were as well Martin Schindler, Dave Chisnall and Peter Wright.
Schedule Second Day, Resultsnew
Group Tablesnew
Statisticsnew
9. November
Grand Slam of Darts
Today in Wolverhampton the Grand Slam of Darts will begin. In an afternoon- and an evening-session in all eight groups the first group matches
will be played.
In the PDC preview reigning champion Luke Humphries, European Championship winner Ritchie Edhouse, World Grand Prix Champion Mike de Decker and the winner from 2022 Michael Smith have their say.
Schedule first day, Resultsnew
Group Tablesnew
Statisticsnew
Preview
Gotthardt wins Superleague
Kai Gotthardt won the PDC Europe Super League and and by this secured a place in the PDC World Championship. Gotthardt prevailed in the final with 8:7
over Paul Krohne who before impressed both in the quarterfinals and in the semis with highclass performances.
Gotthardt defeated on Finals Day first Franz Roeztsch and then Dominik Gruellich both in the deciding leg. Krohne reached the final with wins over Leon Weber and reigning champion Dragutin Horvat but there was less accurate on his doubles.
Results Finals Daynew
8. November
PDC Europe Superleague
Yesterday the Last 16 matches of the PDC Europe Super League took place, today is Finals Day.
Reigning champion Dragutin Horvat is still in the running - he defeated Steven Noster convincingly with 6:1. With Pascal Rupprecht and Paul Krohne two Tour Card holders are still in the tournament as are Leon Weber, Kai Gotthardt, Franz Roetzsch, Dominik Gruellich and Kevin Troppmann. Gruellich and Rupprecht were the only players under the Last 16 with an average over 90.
Last 16new
Finals Daynew
7. November
PDC Europe Superleague
In Hildesheim yesterday the Group Phase of the PDC Europe Super League was played to the end.
At the head of the group tables on the second day of the group phase there were several changes - the three Tour Card holders Lukas Wenig, Pascal Rupprecht and Daniel Klose all moved down to the second place in their groups while reigning champion Dragutin Horvat and Kai Gotthardt stood their ground on top of their groups. Arno Merk ousted in Group B Patrick Tringler on third place and progressed under the Last 16. In Group E Steven Noster had a strong day and ended on the third place of the group while Andre Welge slided down in fourth place. But Welge was in the end the best of the group's fourth's and progressed as well.
The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
Group Tables Final Standingsnew
Schedule Last 16new
6. November
PDC Europe Superleague
Yesterday in Hildesheim the first day of the Group Phase of the PDC Europe Super League took place.
None of the thirty players could win all his five matches, David Schlichting was the only one who lost all his matches. In three of the five groups after the first day with Lukas Wenig, Daniel Klose and Pascal Rupprecht Tour Card Holders sit in the first place. In the other two groups reigning champion Dragutin Horvat and Kai Gotthardt head the table.
The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
Group Tables after Day 1new
5. November
Grand Slam of Darts
After the end of this year's Challenge Tour the field of participants of the Grand Slam of Darts is complete. The tournament will begin on Saturday, 9. November in Wolverhampton.
The PDC already published the group draw and the schedule of the first group matches. Reigning champion Luke Humphries plays together with James Wade, Mickey Mansell and Rowby-John Rodriguez in Group A and will play in his first group match in Saturday's evening-session against Rowby-John Rodriguez. The tournament will be opened in the afternoon-session with the match between Stephen Bunting and Wessel Nijman, a Group H match.
Participants
Groups
Schedule and match pairings First Day
PDC Rankings
The PDC Order of Merit, the Pro Tour Order of Merit (Final Standings), the Players Championship Order of Merit (Final Standings), the Development Tour Order of Merit (Final Standings) and the Challenge Tour Order of Merit (Final Standings) wwere updated.PDC Rankings
PDC Pro Tour
PDC Development Tour
PDC Challenge Tour
4. November
PDC Europe Superleague
Tomorrow in Hildesheim this year's PDC Europe Super League will begin by which one place in the PDC World Championship will be allocated.
Thirty players will stand at the oche and first will play on 5. and 6. November in five groups with six players each the group phase. The first three of each group and the overall best of the groups fourth will play on 7. November the Last 16. On 8. November quarterfinals, semi-finals and final will be played. The tournament will be broadcasted by Sport1, PDC.TV and DAZN.
PDC Europe Superleaguenew
PDC Challenge Tour
At the weekend the PDC Challenge Tour Season was played to the end in Leicester with the events 21 - 24.
Swede Andreas Harrysson won the events 22 and 23, Alexander Merkx the 21. event and Sebastian Bialecki the 24. and last event of the year.
Connor Scutt - who lost in the final of the 23. event to Harrysson - and Wesley Plaisier stayed at the head of the table and both will get a two years Tour Card. Scott and Plaisier are already qualified by the Pro Tour Order of Merit for the PDC World Championship, so by the Challenge Tour Order of Merit Christian Kist and Alexander Merkx get places in the the field of participants of the World Championship. As first of the Challenge Tour Order of Merit Scutt will take part in the Grand Slam of Darts.
Challenge Tournew
1. November
Grand Slam of Darts
After the Players Championship today in Leicester the Tour Card Holders Qualifier for Grand Slam of Darts took place. The tournament will begin on 9. November.
Keane Barry, Martin Luekman, Ryan Joyce, Danny Noppert, Cameron Menzies, James Wade, Mickey Mansell and Ross Smith qualified.
Participantsnew
Players Championship Finals
After the last Players Championship of the season all 64 participants in the Players Championship Finals are known.
The PDC already published the draw for the first round.
Participants, Draw 1. Roundnew
Menzies and Rock win in Leicester
Cameron Menzies and Josh Rock won thw last two Players Championships of the year.
Cameron Menzies won thge 29. Players Championship with a 8:4 defeat of Stephen Bunting. In the semi-finals stood Danny Noppert and Chris Landman. Ricardo Pietreczko, Chris Landman and Callan Rydz threw a Nine-Darter.
The 30. Players Championship was won by Josh Rock who defeated in the close final Jonny Clayton 8:7. The semi-finals reached William O'Connor and Ryan Searle. Dave Chisnalll threw a Nine-Darter.
Resultsnew