PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27: Dates Confirmed for Ally Pally Bonanza

The dates for the 2026/27 Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship have been confirmed, with the tournament set to return to Alexandra Palace from Friday December 11 through to Sunday January 3.

This year’s World Championship will also mark a significant change for darts fans, with the tournament moving into Alexandra Palace’s Great Hall for the first time.

The expanded venue will allow more than 5,200 spectators to attend each session, increasing capacity significantly from the previous limit of around 3,200.

Alexandra Palace has been the home of the World Darts Championship since 2007, but the move into the Great Hall represents a new chapter for one of the biggest events on the annual darts calendar.

The tournament will run through the festive period before taking its traditional Christmas break from December 24 to 27. Action will then resume ahead of the conclusion on Sunday January 3, meaning the championship will continue beyond New Year’s Eve.

Luke Littler bidding for World Championship hat-trick

Attention will once again turn to Luke Littler as the teenager attempts to win the World Championship for a third consecutive time.

Littler defeated Gian van Veen in a one-sided final in January to retain his crown and has enjoyed another remarkable year in 2026.

The 19-year-old has already added the World Masters, UK Open, World Cup, World Matchplay and Premier League titles to his collection, and will head back to Alexandra Palace aiming to continue his extraordinary run.

His World Championship record currently stands at 18 wins from 19 matches.

With the tournament moving into the Great Hall for the first time, the 2026/27 World Championship promises to provide a new setting for Littler’s latest bid for history.

PDC World Darts Championship 2026/27 dates

The tournament will begin on Friday December 11, 2026, before running through the Christmas period and into the New Year.

The traditional Christmas break will take place between December 24 and December 27, with the championship then returning ahead of the final on Sunday January 3, 2027.

Key dates

Friday December 11, 2026: World Championship begins
December 24-27: Christmas break
Thursday December 31: Tournament continues beyond New Year’s Eve
Sunday January 3, 2027: World Championship final

Alexandra Palace Great Hall

The move into the Great Hall is one of the biggest changes for this year’s World Championship.

The new venue can accommodate more than 5,200 spectators, providing a substantial increase on the previous 3,200 capacity.

Alexandra Palace has hosted the World Darts Championship since 2007 and remains synonymous with the tournament, with the move to the Great Hall offering fans a new experience while keeping the event at its long-standing London home.