Having become one of the most followed sporting events of the winter, the World Darts Championship is back. From December 11 to January 3, 2026, the mixed competition returns to Alexandra Palace in London. For this 2026 edition, all entrants will enter the fray from the first round.
Titled last year when he was not yet an adult, Luke Littler will be more than ever the favorite to succeed himself. Newly world No. 1, the 18-year-old Englishman has a good chance of doing the double, having won almost everything in 2025. This seems more uniform among women. Note the presence of a Frenchman, Thibault Tricole, in the final table. The 36-year-old Habs will face the Japanese Motomu Sakai in the first round.
The world championship program:
- First four rounds: December 11 to 30, 2025, afternoon session (1:30 p.m.), evening session (8 p.m.);
- Two quarter-finals: January 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.;
- Semi-finals: January 2, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.;
- Finale: January 3, 2026 at 9 p.m.
The competition will be followed on television on the L’Equipe channel or via L’Equipe Live.
