World Darts Championship Odds, Offers & Free Bets
The 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship runs from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace's Great Hall in London, live on Sky Sports.
Luke Littler is the ante-post favourite with UK betting sites to win a third straight title after beating Gian van Veen 7-1 in the 2026 final.
The tournament features a 128-player field, with the top 32 seeded, competing for a record £5 million prize fund, including £1 million for the winner, with Paddy Power as title sponsor through to 2031.
Below, you'll find the latest World Championship free bets and odds boosts from UK bookmakers, updated outright winner prices and daily betting tips once the draw is confirmed in late November.
For darts betting offers across the rest of the PDC calendar, check our dedicated darts hub.
| Tournament Name | 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship |
| When | Friday 11 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Where | Alexandra Palace, London |
| Live Streaming | Live on Sky Sports Darts |
| 2026 Winner | Luke Littler |
| 2027 Ante Post Favourite | Luke Littler |
| Prize Fund | £5,000,000 total, £1,000,000 to the winner |
| Field Size | 128 players, top 32 seeded |
World Darts Championship Betting Offers & Free Bets
The World Championship is the richest and most-watched event on the darts calendar, with UK bookmakers offering dedicated free bets and odds boosts throughout the festive period.
Check the latest free bets below and compare the terms before claiming, as offers and minimum odds requirements can vary between tournaments.
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PDC World Darts Championship Odds
Luke Littler is the clear favourite to claim a third straight title after winning the last two finals.
Luke Humphries and breakthrough 2026 finalist Gian van Veen leading the chasing pack, while four-time champion Michael van Gerwen has drifted outside the market's top tier.
PDC World Darts Championship Tips
Throughout the tournament we'll publish daily darts betting tips, covering outrights, correct scores, handicaps and 180s markets as the draw develops.
Check back once the full draw is confirmed in late November for round-by-round betting tips and previews.
World Darts Championship – Competition Format
Matches are played in sets, with the number of legs per set and sets-to-win increasing round by round:
- 1st Round: Best of 5 sets (11–14 December)
- 2nd Round: Best of 5 sets (15–19 December)
- 3rd Round: Best of 7 sets (20–23 December)
- 4th Round: Best of 7 sets (27–28 December)
- Quarter-finals: Best of 9 sets (29–30 December)
- Semi-finals: Best of 11 sets (1 January)
- Final: Best of 13 sets (3 January)
What to Bet On - World Darts Championship
From the outright winner and match betting to player specials and in-play markets, here are the key betting options available for the World Darts Championship.
- Outright Winner: Who will win the 2026/27 World Darts Championship? A 128-player field means long-priced value further down the market.
- 9-Dart Finish: Will there be a 'perfect' nine-dart finish in the tournament or in a specific match?
- First-Time Winner: Will someone outside Littler, Humphries and van Veen lift the trophy this year?
- Most 180s in the Tournament: Which player will hit the most maximums across the whole event?
- Match Winner: Who wins a specific match — the most straightforward market, with no draw possible in darts.
- Total Legs (over/under): Will a match go over or under a specified number of legs?
Don't forget to compare the latest darts free bets throughout the PDC World Darts Championship, as bookmakers regularly launch new offers and odds boosts during the tournament.
Darts World Championship – Top Stats
- Phil Taylor holds the record with 14 World Championship titles.
- Luke Littler is the youngest-ever winner, claiming his first title aged 17 in 2025, then retaining it in 2026 aged 18.
- Ten nine-darters have been thrown at the World Championship; the first came in 2009 (Raymond van Barneveld).
- The 2026/27 edition carries a record £5m prize fund and a record 180,000 tickets on sale, with the tournament moving into Alexandra Palace's larger Great Hall for the first time..
PDC World Darts Championship - Past Winners
Here’s who has been on top over the past few years.
| Year | Winner |
| 2026 | Luke Littler |
| 2025 | Luke Littler |
| 2024 | Luke Humphries |
| 2023 | Michael Smith |
| 2022 | Peter Wright |
Darts World Championship – FAQ’s
When does the World Darts Championship start?
Action from Alexandra Palace begins on Friday 11 December 2026.
Where is the World Darts Championship held?
Alexandra Palace in London - for the first time in the venue's larger Great Hall.
When is the World Darts Championship final?
The final of the World Darts Championship will take place on Sunday 3 January 2027.
What's the prize money for the World Darts Championship?
The total prize fund is £5,000,000, with £1,000,000 going to the winner - a record for the event.
How many players compete in the World Darts Championship?
