The Paddy Power PDC World Championship has confirmed its dates for Friday, December 11 to Sunday, January 3, with an astonishing 180,000 tickets available for fans.

In a significant shift, the tournament will take place in Alexandra Palace's Great Hall for the first time, which boasts a capacity of over 5,200 spectators, up from the previous limit of 3,200.

Luke Littler aims for a historic hat-trick of wins after successfully defending his title against Gian van Veen in a one-sided final earlier in January. The 19-year-old has already secured major titles including the World Masters, UK Open, World Cup, World Matchplay, and Premier League in 2026.

Key Ticket Information:

• Tickets will be allocated through a Wimbledon-style ballot in two stages.
• PDCTV annual members benefit from an exclusive priority window for ticket access.
• The PDC annual members ballot opens at 12pm on Tuesday, September 1, and closes on Monday, September 7.
• The general ballot opens at 12pm on Tuesday, September 8, and closes at 11.59pm on Monday, September 14.

The first round kicks off four days earlier than in 2025, featuring 128 players and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. A traditional Christmas break is scheduled from December 24-27, with the tournament concluding after New Year's Eve. Alexandra Palace has been the home of the World Darts Championship since 2007.