2025 PDC World Darts Championship: Free bets, prediction, full draw, prize money and where to watch
- Seb Sternik
- 24 December 2024
The biggest darting extravaganza on earth returns as we prepare for the 32nd edition of the PDC World Darts Championship.
Luke Humphries arrives at Alexandra Palace as the defending champion, but there are a number of worthy contenders hot on his heels – including last year’s finalist Luke Littler.
The teenage sensation heads into the tournament as favourite and that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone.
Littler has dominated the year, winning the Grand Slam, Premier League, World Series of Darts Finals, two European Tour events, three Players Championship events and claiming over £1m in prize money.
Here, we take a closer look at the main contenders, the latest odds, format, prize money, the draw and where to watch the event.
Worlds Darts Championship winner odds
Good luck and please gamble responsibly.
(All odds are correct at time of article publication)
Who will win the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship
Following a sensational year on the circuit, Luke Littler will be looking to cap it off with his maiden world championship title at Alexandra Palace.
The 17-year-old was on the verge of glory last year after falling in the final to the high-flying Luke Humphries.
One thing we know about Little is he has absolutely no fear on the oche. Considering he is still a teen, there is far less pressure on his shoulders as he enters this event.
In truth, both Lukes have been nothing short of superb throughout the year and they truly deserve to be number one and two favourites.
Picking between them is difficult, but if we had to go for one of them, it would be the more experienced Humphries.
The Leeds United fans has been lauded by a number of his rivals in the media as one of the greatest world champions of all time.
Cool Hand Luke reached seven major finals in 2025, winning four of them. Add to that his two European Tour titles and you can’t deny that Humphries has enjoyed a tremendous year.
Michael van Gerwen is currently fourth-favourite. The 35-year-old has endured his worst year on the circuit since 2011, failing to win a single major title and reaching two finals. A measly number for a man of his high expectations.
With Littler and Humphries on the same side of the draw, Van Gerwen will both fancy their chances of reaching the final.
World Darts Championship tips
Good luck and please gamble responsibly.
(All odds are correct at time of article publication)
World Darts Championship results
Monday December 23
Krzysztof Ratajski 3-1 Alexis Toylo (3-1, 3-2, 2-3, 3-1) (R2)
Andrew Gilding 3-1 Martin Lukeman (3-0, 0-3, 3-2, 3-2) R2)
Josh Rock 3-0 Rhys Griffin (3-0, 3-2, 3-0) (R2)
Jonny Clayton 3-2 Mickey Mansell (2-3, 3-0, 3-0, 1-3, 6-5) (R2)
Ricardo Pietreczko 3-1 Gian van Veen (3-0, 1-3, 3-0, 3-1) (R2)
Daryl Gurney 3-2 Florian Hempel (1-3, 3-1, 0-3, 3-2, 3-1) (R2)
Ricky Evans 3-2 Dave Chisnall (1-3, 3-2, 3-1, 0-3, 6-5) (R2)
Scott Williams 3-1 Rob Cross (2-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-2) (R2)
Sunday December 22
Ryan Searle 3-0 Matt Campbell (3-1, 3-0, 3-0) (R2)
Madars Razma 3-1 Dirk van Duijvenbode (0-3, 3-2, 3-0, 3-2) (R2)
Joe Cullen 3-0 Wessel Nijman (3-1, 3-2, 3-1) (R2)
Ian White 3-1 Ritchie Edhouse (1-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1) (R2)
Callan Rydz 3-0 Martin Schindler (3-2, 3-1, 3-0) (R2)
Paolo Nebrida 3-0 Ross Smith (3-2, 3-2, 3-2) (R2)
Jeffrey de Graaf 3-0 Gary Anderson (3-1, 3-0, 3-2) (R2)
Dimitri Van den Bergh 3-0 Dylan Slevin (3-2, 3-2, 3-2) (R2)
Saturday December 21
Karel Sedlacek 0-3 Rhys Griffin (2-3, 2-3, 0-3) (R1)
Richard Veenstra 0-3 Alexis Toylo (2-3, 2-3, 2-3) (R1)
Brendan Dolan 3-0 Lok-Yin Lee (3-2, 3-0, 3-1) (R2)
Chris Dobey 3-1 Alexander Merkx (3-1, 3-0, 0-3, 3-1) (R2)
Danny Noppert 1-3 Ryan Joyce (3-1, 2-3, 1-3, 2-3) (R2)
Raymond Van Barneveld 1-3 Nick Kenny (1-3, 2-3, 3-0, 2-3) (R2)
Luke Littler 3-1 Ryan Meikle (3-2, 1-3, 3-1, 3-0) (R2)
Damon Heta 3-1 Connor Scutt (2-3, 3-0, 3-2, 3-0) (R2)
Friday December 20
Stephen Burton 0-3 Alexander Merkx (1-3, 1-3, 2-3) (R1)
Wessel Nijman 3-2 Cameron Carolissen (3-0, 3-2, 0-3, 2-3, 3-2) (R1)
Ian White beat Sandro Eric Sosing due to late withdrawal (R1)
Stephen Bunting 3-1 Kai Gotthardt (1-3, 3-2, 3-0, 3-0) (R2)
Mickey Mansall 3-1 Tomoya Goto (3-1, 3-2, 2-3, 3-2) (R1)
Florian Hempel 3-1 Jeffrey De Zwaan (3-1, 3-0, 1-3, 3-1) (R1)
William O'Connor 1-3 Dylan Slevin (2-3, 1-3, 3-1, 2-3) (R1)
Michael Van Gerwen 3-0 James Hurrell (3-1, 3-1, 3-1) (R2)
Thursday December 19
Lok Yin Lee 3-1 Chris Landman (2-3, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0) (R1)
Callan Rydz 3-0 Romeo Grbavac (3-0, 3-1, 3-1) (R1)
Martin Lukeman 3-1 Nitin Kumar (2-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1) (R1)
Robert Owen 3-1 Gabriel Clemens (3-2, 3-0, 1-3, 3-1) (R2)
Nick Kenny 3-0 Stowe Buntz (3-1, 3-2, 3-1) (R1)
Matt Campbell 3-2 Mensur Suljovic (3-2, 2-3, 3-0, 2-3, 3-0) (R1)
Scott Williams 3-1 Niko Springer (0-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-2) (R1)
Kevin Doets 3-2 Michael Smith (0-3, 3-1, 0-3, 3-0, 6-4) (R2)
Wednesday December 18
Paolo Nebrida 3-2 Jim Williams (3-2, 1-3, 3-1, 0-3, 3-2) (R1)
Madars Razma 3-1 Christian Kist (2-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-2) (R1) - Kist hits nine-dart finish
Ricky Evans 3-2 Gordon Mathers (3-1, 0-3, 3-1, 1-3, 3-1) (R1)
Nathan Aspinall 3-1 Leonard Gates (3-1, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2) (R2)
Tuesday, December 17
James Hurrell 3-0 Jim Long (R1) (3-0, 3-1, 3-0)
Kevin Doets 3-1 Noa-Lynn van Leuven (R1) (1-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-2)
Ryan Joyce 3-1 Darius Labanauskas (R1) (3-0, 0-3, 3-1, 3-1)
Mike De Decker 1-3 Luke Woodhouse (R2) (0-3, 1-3, 3-0, 1-3)
Jeffrey de Graaf 3-1 Rashad Sweeting (R1) (1-3, 3-2, 3-0, 3-1)
Ricardo Pietreczko 3-0 Zong Xiao Chen (R1) (3-0, 3-2, 3-1)
Ryan Meikle 3-2 Fallon Sherrock (R1) (0-3, 3-0, 3-0, 2-3, 3-1)
Peter Wright 3-1 Wesely Plaisier (R2) (3-2, 3-2, 0-3, 3-2)
Monday, December 16
Wesley Plaisier 3-2 Ryusei Azemoto (R1) (1-3, 3-2, 1-3, 3-1, 3-0)
Luke Woodhouse 3-0 Lourence Ilagan (R1) (3-0, 3-0, 3-2)
Alan Soutar 1-3 Kai Gotthardt (R1) (3-2, 1-3, 0-3, 2-3)
James Wade 0-3 Jermaine Wattimena (R2) (1-3, 0-3, 1-3)
Niels Zonneveld 1-3 Robert Owen (R1) (3-0, 2-3, 1-3, 2-3)
Connot Scutt 3-0 Ben Robb (R1) (3-0, 3-1, 3-0)
Cameron Menzies 1-3 Leonard Gates (R1) (0-3, 3-2, 0-3, 2-3)
Gerwyn Price 3-0 Keane Barry (R2) (3-0, 3-1, 3-1)
Sunday December 15
Thibault Tricole 3-1 Joe Comito (R1) (3-1, 3-2, 2-3, 3-2) (R1)
Jermaine Wattimena 3-0 Stefan Bellmont (3-1, 3-1, 3-2) (R1)
Keane Barry 3-1 Kim Huybrechts (2-3, 3-2, 3-1, 3-1) (R1)
Luke Humphries 3-0 Thibault Tricole (3-0, 3-0, 3-0) (R2)
World Darts Championship next matches
Friday December 27
Third Round
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Damon Heta v Luke Woodhouse
Jonny Clayton v Daryl Gurney
Stephen Bunting v Madars Razma
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Gerwyn Price v Joe Cullen
Jermaine Wattimena v Peter Wright
Luke Humphries v Nick Kenny
Saturday December 28
Third Round
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Ryan Joyce v Ryan Searle
Scott Williams v Ricardo Pietreczko
Nathan Aspinall v Andrew Gilding
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Chris Dobey v Josh Rock
Michael van Gerwen v Brendan Dolan
Luke Littler v Ian White
Sunday December 29
Third Round
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Jeffrey de Graaf v Paolo Nebrida
Kevin Doets v Krzysztof Ratajski
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Callan Rydz
Evening session (1900 GMT)
Third Round
Ricky Evans v Robert Owen
2x Fourth Round - TBC
Monday December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Fourth Round
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Fourth Round
Wednesday January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals
Thursday January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals
Friday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final
World Darts Championship schedule
First Round – Dec 15 to Dec 21
Second Round – Dec 15 to Dec 23
Third Round – Dec 27 to Dec 29
Fourth Round – Dec 29 to Dec 30
Quarter-Finals – Jan 1
Semi-Finals – Jan 2
Final – Jan 3
World Darts Championship format
First Round - Best of five sets
Second Round - Best of five sets
Third Round - Best of seven sets
Fourth Round - Best of seven sets
Quarter-Final - Best of nine sets
Semi-Final - Best of 11 sets
Final - Best of 13 sets
World Darts Championship prize money
Total - £2,500,000
First Round - £7,500
Second Round - £15,000
Third Round - £25,000
Fourth Round - £35,000
Quarter-Final - £50,000
Semi-Final - £100,000
Runner-Up - £200,000
Winner - £500,000
Where to watch the World Darts Championship
Fans can watch every darts on Sky Sports’ dedicated channel – Sky Sports Darts. There will also be live radio coverage from Alexandra Palace on talkSPORT.
READ MORE: 2024 Darts Calendar: Every major televised tournament results from the entire year
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