2025 PDC World Darts Championship Begins at Ally Pally

The 2025 World Darts Championship, running from December 15 to January 3, is set to be an exhilarating tournament featuring defending champion Luke Humphries and rising star Luke Littler, who is now a favorite after a stellar year. Humphries, who won the World Matchplay and Players Championship Finals, will face tough competition from former champions like Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, and Peter Wright. Littler, at just 17 years old, has made headlines after an impressive season that includes winning the Premier League and Grand Slam, and he is expected to perform well in the second round against Ryan Meikle. The competition is heating up as players such as Ryan Searle and Mensur Suljovic also enter the fray, with several first and second-round matches scheduled leading up to the Christmas break. Notably, the tournament has seen surprising exits, including former champion Raymond van Barneveld. Fans are eager to see how the tournament unfolds as it promises thrilling matches and showcases some of the best talents in darts.