So, when does this beautiful chaos actually begin? The 2026/2026 PDC World Darts Championship traditionally kicks off in mid-December. You can expect the first darts to fly at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace—affectionately known as the “Ally Pally”—on December 15, 2026.
The final, where one player will lift the Sid Waddell Trophy, is scheduled for the evening of January 3, 2026. That’s a glorious three-week stretch where the usual rules of polite society are temporarily suspended. It’s the perfect schedule to see you through the “silly season” and straight into the new year.
