The World Darts Championship is currently in progress, showcasing some of the top talents in the sport. This year’s tournament has witnessed an expansion to 128 players, all competing from the first round, significantly increasing the competition’s scale. The event offers a remarkable prize pool of £5 million, with £1 million awarded to the champion, marking the largest payout in darts history.
World Darts Championship Schedule
Matches are ongoing at Alexandra Palace, with a lineup of thrilling encounters scheduled through December and into January. Here’s a glimpse at some recent and upcoming matches:
Recent Matches
- December 17:
- Matt Campbell vs. Adam Sevada: 1-3
- Raymond van Barneveld vs. Stefan Bellmont: 0-3
- James Wade vs. Ryusei Azemoto: 3-0
- Martin Schindler vs. Stephen Burton: 3-1
- December 18 (Afternoon Session):
- Callan Rydz vs. Patrik Kovacs
- Thibault Tricole vs. Motomu Sakai
- Ryan Joyce vs. Owen Bates
- Mike De Decker vs. David Munyua
- December 18 (Evening Session):
- Jermaine Wattimena vs. Dominik Gruellich
- Dave Chisnall vs. Fallon Sherrock
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Mitsuhiko Tatsunami
- Krzysztof Ratajski vs. Alexis Toylo
Upcoming Matches
- December 19:
- Kevin Doets vs. Matthew Dennant
- Ryann Meikle vs. Jesus Salate
- Mickey Mansell vs. Leonard Gates
- Josh Rock vs. Gemma Hayter
- December 20:
- Chris Dobey vs. Andrew Gilding
- Stephen Bunting vs. Nitin Kumar
- Dirk van Duijvenbode vs. James Hurrell
- Ryan Searle vs. Brendan Dolan
Prize Money Structure
The total prize fund of £5 million is distributed as follows:
| Stage | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £1,000,000 |
| Runner-Up | £400,000 |
| Semi-Finalists | £200,000 |
| Quarter-Finalists | £100,000 |
| Round Four Losers | £60,000 |
| Round Three Losers | £35,000 |
| Round Two Losers | £25,000 |
| Round One Losers | £15,000 |
Understanding the Tournament Format
This year’s championship has seen a notable format change, with all players entering at the first round stage. Previously, seeded participants received a bye directly into the next round. The competition follows a sets format, where each set is won by the first player to reach three legs. The final set requires at least a two-leg advantage to win. If tied at two legs, a sudden-death leg will determine the winner without an initial bull throw.
For fans and analysts alike, the World Darts Championship remains a captivating event, continuing through to the final on January 3, 2024. Stay tuned to El-Balad for ongoing updates and live coverage of scores and results.
