The PDC World Darts Championship (currently known as the Cazoo World Darts Championship) is the premier event on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) calendar. First held in 1994 as a consequence of a split in professional Darts, with the British Darts Organisation now running a separate BDO World Darts Championship. The competition was dominated by Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, who won a record 14 titles and was runner-up 5 times before retiring in 2018.
When is the PDC World Darts Championship?
The PDC World Darts Championship takes place annually, beginning in mid-December and finishing in early January with a few days break in play over the Christmas period.
Where is the PDC World Darts Championship?
The PDC World Darts Championship is held as Alexandra Palace (referred to as “Ally Pally” in London since 2008, having previously been held at the Circus Tavern in Essex between 1994 and 2007.
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
How do I get to the PDC World Darts Championship?
Alexandra Palace is situated between Wood Green and Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey in North London.
Airport
The two busiest airports in the UK serve London and between them have flights to most of the world’s prime destinations – Heathrow Airport is 21 miles west of Alexandra Palace, with Gatwick Airport approximately 34 miles south of the stadium.
Heathrow Airport sits on the London Underground Piccadilly Line which offers a direct line to Alexandra Palace’s closest station at Wood Green (see below). Or you can catch the Heathrow Express train to Paddington Station and use the Underground to reach Wood Green from there.
From Gatwick Airport, you can use the Gatwick Express to reach Victoria Station and use the Underground to reach Wood Green from there.
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Bus
The London Bus W3 route runs from from Finsbury Park and Tottenham to Alexandra Palace Ice Rink or Alexandra Palace Palm Court.
Coach
Megabus offers cheap travel to London and offers over 10 routes from Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Norwich and Sheffield. You can search and book your tickets here.
London Underground
The closest Underground station to Alexandra Palace is Wood Green on the Piccadilly Line, being a 20 minute journey from Piccadilly Circus. From Wood Green station, it is a 25 minute walk up the hill to Ally Pally or you can catch the W3 bus from the station.
Parking
Alexandra Palace offers 1,200 free parking spaces in the grounds, offered on a first come, first served based and it is not possible to reserve in advance.
Train
Alexandra Palace has its own train station (Alexandra Palace Station) which has a regular service that runs direct from Moorgate, through Highbury & Islington or from Kings Cross, changing at Finsbury Park.
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Hotels for the PDC World Darts Championship
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How do I get tickets to the PDC World Darts Championship?
Tickets for the PDC World Darts Championship usually go on sale around July, tickets go on sale through See Tickets here. Tickets for the 2021/2022 tournament ranged from £28 for a Tier Ticket in the First Round to £68 for a Table Ticket for the Final.
Further Information
PDC World Darts Championship Official Website
Alexandra Palace Official Website
Last Updated on December 24, 2022 by Sports Tourist