PDC World Darts Championship Continues at Ally Pally

The PDC World Darts Championship is currently held at Alexandra Palace, where defending champion Luke Humphries is set to face strong competition. Notable upsets include the elimination of second seed Michael Smith and former champion Rob Cross, with a record fourteen seeded players knocked out before Christmas. Ryan Searle was eliminated in a thrilling third-round match against Ryan Joyce, who will face Luke Littler next. Nathan Aspinall advanced to the last 16 for the first time in five years after defeating Andrew Gilding. The tournament features 96 players and a significant prize pool, with the new champion set to receive £500,000. Sky Sports broadcasts the event, which runs until January 3, 2025.