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World Darts Championship 2026/2027 odds and betting
Dates11 DEC 2026 - 3 JAN 2027
Field128 players
FormatSets (best of five legs)
OrganiserProfessional Darts Corporation (PDC)
VenueAlexandra Palace, Great Hall, London
What is the World Darts Championship?
The World Darts Championship is an annual knockout tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and held at London's Alexandra Palace. From 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, 128 players will compete in the venue's Great Hall, with the field drawn from PDC rankings and international qualifiers. Matches are decided in sets, normally played over the best of five legs, and become longer as the tournament reaches its later rounds. The highest-ranked entrants are seeded in the draw. At 10bet, outright winner odds are available ahead of the tournament, with match odds following once the draw is confirmed.
Follow the latest World Darts Championship odds at 10bet, from the Outright Winner market to match winners, handicaps, correct scores and total sets. Explore the available selections, review your bet slip and check potential returns before confirming. You can also visit our darts betting section or browse the wider sportsbook.
World Darts Championship outright odds
One player, one trophy and an entire tournament to get through. An outright bet means backing a player to become World Darts Champion, rather than simply winning their next match. The World Darts Championship outright odds below show the available contenders and their current prices, which can change as the tournament unfolds.
The road to the title can change with every round. A surprise elimination, a withdrawal or a confirmed draw can all affect the PDC World Championship winner odds. Outright bets are settled according to the official PDC tournament result, and reaching the final alone isn't enough for a standard winner bet.
World Darts Championship match odds
The draw turns 128 players into 64 opening-round clashes, each with one question: who moves on to the next round. Once the pairings are confirmed, the fixture list below will show upcoming matches and the latest World Darts Championship match odds for each player. Every match winner bet is settled on the official result of that individual contest.
From the opening round to the final on 3 January, Alexandra Palace hosts afternoon and evening sessions as the field narrows. The fixtures will follow the official order of play, with match odds updating as the tournament progresses. Each match also offers its own selection of betting markets, including handicaps, correct scores and total sets.
10 reasons to bet
on the World Darts Championship at 10bet
From outright winner odds to individual match markets, 10bet brings together different ways to follow the World Darts Championship throughout the tournament.
The Tournament Winner market opens ahead of the championship, so you can explore the available contenders and follow their changing odds as the field narrows.
From the opening round to the final at Alexandra Palace, explore match-by-match odds as fixtures are confirmed and the competition progresses.
Two players step up to the oche, but only one advances. The Match Winner market lets you select which player will win each contest.
Handicap markets add a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a player. Explore the available set or leg lines, depending on the markets offered for each match.
Fancy something more specific than picking the match winner? Correct Score markets let you select the exact final score in sets, from a convincing victory to a closely contested finish.
How many sets will the match last? Total Sets markets let you choose whether the contest finishes above or below a specified line, regardless of who wins.
Cash Out lets you settle an eligible wager before the match or tournament ends. Availability and the offered return can change as the action unfolds.
Whether you're placing a Single, combining selections in a Multi or exploring System bets, 10bet provides different bet slip options for your available selections.
Where offered, live darts betting lets you follow changing odds between legs and sets, with selected markets covering individual stages of a match.
From the opening round and throughout the World Darts Championship, combine your darts picks in an accumulator and give your winnings an extra lift with 10bet's Acca Boost.
World Darts Championship betting markets explained
A match can be decided by a single leg, but the final score tells a much bigger story. At the World Darts Championship, some betting markets focus on who wins, while others cover the margin of victory, the number of sets played or an individual leg. Here's how they work.
Match winner
The Match Winner market lets you back either player to win a particular World Championship match. It doesn't matter whether they win comfortably or survive a deciding set. The bet is settled according to the official match result.
Set and leg handicap
Handicap betting gives one player a virtual advantage or disadvantage, measured in sets or legs. For example, with a +1.5 set handicap, your selection can still win if the backed player loses the match by just one set. Always check whether the handicap applies to sets or legs, as the settlement conditions differ.
Correct score
Picking the winner is one thing. Getting the exact score is another. Correct Score betting asks you to select the final set score of a match. For example, a 3-2 selection requires your chosen player to win three sets while their opponent wins two.
Total sets
Total Sets betting focuses on how long the match lasts rather than who wins. Bettors choose whether the total number of sets played will be over or under the line offered. Since matches become longer in the later rounds, the available lines depend on the stage of the tournament.
Next leg winner
Where available, the Next Leg Winner market focuses on which player will win the upcoming leg, regardless of the overall match score. Each selection concerns that individual leg rather than the final result, and new markets may open as play progresses.
Outright markets
Outright betting looks beyond individual fixtures to the tournament as a whole. The World Darts Championship winner market lets you back a player to lift the trophy at Alexandra Palace, regardless of their route through the draw. The odds change as the competition progresses, but the bet is only settled once the champion is crowned.
The field and the seedings
The 2026/2027 World Darts Championship brings together 128 players, but not everyone qualifies in the same way. The field consists of 40 players from the PDC Order of Merit, another 40 from the ProTour rankings and 48 international qualifiers.
40PDC Order of Merit
40ProTour rankings
48International qualifiers
Of those 128 competitors, the 32 highest-ranked players in the PDC Order of Merit receive a seed. This means they're given designated positions in the tournament draw to keep the higher-ranked players apart in the opening stages. However, being seeded doesn't mean skipping a round. All 128 players begin their campaign in the first round at Alexandra Palace.
Defending champion Luke Littler currently leads the rankings, followed by 2026 runner-up Gian van Veen and former world champion Luke Humphries. The final seedings will be confirmed after the Players Championship Finals on 29 November 2026.
Top 10 World Darts Championship seeds
| Seed | Player | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Littler | World champion in 2025 and 2026 |
| 2 | Gian van Veen | 2026 World Championship runner-up |
| 3 | Luke Humphries | 2024 World Champion |
| 4 | Gerwyn Price | 2021 World Champion |
| 5 | Jonny Clayton | 2026 World Championship quarter-finalist |
| 6 | Ross Smith | 2026 European Champion |
| 7 | James Wade | Multiple World Championship semi-finalist |
| 8 | Josh Rock | 2025 World Cup of Darts champion |
| 9 | Nathan Aspinall | 2023 World Matchplay champion |
| 10 | Stephen Bunting | 2024 Masters champion |
Provisional seedings based on the PDC Order of Merit as of 29 October 2026. Final positions may change before the tournament draw.
World Darts Championship player statistics
Ahead of the 2026/2027 World Darts Championship, the season's statistics offer a look at how players have performed throughout the year. Three-dart averages measure scoring, 180s record maximum scores from a single visit, and checkout percentages show how often players successfully finish a leg.
2026 season-to-date player statistics
| Player | 3-dart average | 180s thrown | Checkout % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler | 100.56 | 499 | 45.7% |
| Gian van Veen | 95.20 | 429 | 45.8% |
| Luke Humphries | 100.38 | 432 | 44.1% |
| Gerwyn Price | 99.03 | 437 | 46.1% |
| Jonny Clayton | 96.13 | 443 | 46.8% |
| Ross Smith | 96.29 | 460 | 44.4% |
| James Wade | 95.28 | 267 | 45.2% |
| Josh Rock | 94.38 | 342 | 39.2% |
Source: Darts API, 2026 season statistics, checked 2 November 2026. Figures cover recorded matches across the season, not the upcoming World Championship. Statistics are subject to updates.
How the tournament works
The World Darts Championship follows a straight knockout format: win your match and advance, lose and your tournament is over. With 128 players starting in the first round, the field is gradually reduced until two remain for the final at Alexandra Palace on 3 January 2027.
Unlike many other darts competitions, the World Championship is played in sets. Each set is normally decided over the best of five legs, meaning the first player to win three legs takes the set. However, winning a match requires several sets, with the number increasing as the tournament progresses.
There's also a twist when a match reaches its deciding set. If the players are tied at two legs apiece, one must establish a two-leg lead to win. Should the deciding set reach 5-5, a sudden-death leg determines who advances.
The 2026/2027 World Darts Championship runs from 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with afternoon and evening sessions expected throughout much of the tournament. The draw is expected after the Players Championship Finals in late November, when the final qualifiers and seedings are determined. Play pauses around Christmas before the remaining players return for the closing rounds.
The PDC will confirm the full match schedule and order of play after the draw.
World Darts Championship round-by-round format
| Round | Match format | Sets to win |
|---|---|---|
| First round | Best of 5 sets | 3 |
| Second round | Best of 5 sets | 3 |
| Third round | Best of 7 sets | 4 |
| Fourth round | Best of 7 sets | 4 |
| Quarter-finals | Best of 9 sets | 5 |
| Semi-finals | Best of 11 sets | 6 |
| Final | Best of 13 sets | 7 |
World Darts Championship past winners
From Phil Taylor's years of dominance to Luke Littler's back-to-back victories, the PDC World Darts Championship has crowned champions since 1994, when Dennis Priestley won the inaugural title.
Littler is the reigning champion heading into the 2026/2027 tournament, having defeated Gian van Veen 7-1 in the January 2026 final. That followed his first title in 2025, when he beat Michael van Gerwen. Here are the last 10 World Darts Championship winners and runners-up.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Luke Littler | Gian van Veen |
| 2025 | Luke Littler | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2024 | Luke Humphries | Luke Littler |
| 2023 | Michael Smith | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2022 | Peter Wright | Michael Smith |
| 2021 | Gerwyn Price | Gary Anderson |
| 2020 | Peter Wright | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2019 | Michael van Gerwen | Michael Smith |
| 2018 | Rob Cross | Phil Taylor |
| 2017 | Michael van Gerwen | Gary Anderson |
Live World Darts Championship betting
One missed double can change a leg, and a single leg can swing an entire set. With live World Darts Championship betting at 10bet, odds move as matches unfold, with Match Winner and Next Leg Winner markets available on selected matches. Markets may be temporarily suspended while prices are updated.
How to bet on the World Darts Championship at 10bet
Open the darts section.
Visit 10bet's darts betting page through the sportsbook.
Find the World Championship.
Select the tournament from the darts competitions list.
Choose outright or match betting.
Explore the Tournament Winner market or select an individual match once the fixtures are confirmed.
Select your market.
Browse the available Match Winner, Handicap, Correct Score and Total Sets markets, then choose your selection.
Choose your bet type.
Add your selection to the bet slip and choose from the available options, including Single, Multi and System bets.
Place your bet.
Enter your stake, review the odds and potential returns, then confirm your wager.
Darts betting on the 10bet app
The World Darts Championship stretches across December and into January, but you don't need to be at your desk to follow the odds. The 10bet app for iOS and Android lets you browse darts fixtures, explore available betting markets and manage your bet slip directly from your phone.
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FAQ
When does the 2026/2027 World Darts Championship start?
The PDC World Darts Championship begins on 11 December 2026 and concludes with the final on 3 January 2027.
Where is the World Darts Championship held?
The tournament takes place at Alexandra Palace's Great Hall in London, commonly known as Ally Pally.
How many sets are played in a World Darts Championship match?
The number depends on the round. Early matches are played over the best of five sets, while the final is best of 13. Each set is normally played over the best of five legs.
Can I bet on the World Darts Championship winner before the tournament starts?
Yes. The Outright Winner market lets you back a player to become World Champion before the opening round. You can find the available selections and their current odds at 10bet.
What World Darts Championship betting markets are available at 10bet?
Outright winner betting is available ahead of the tournament. Other markets, such as Match Winner, Set Handicaps, Correct Scores and Total Sets, may be offered once the fixtures are confirmed.
Can I bet live on World Darts Championship matches?
10bet offers live darts betting on selected events. If in-play markets are available for a World Championship match, you'll find them in the live betting section while the match is underway.