The 2024 PDC World Darts Championships have kicked off, setting the stage for an intense battle as players worldwide vie for the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy. Over the next three weeks, the 96-player field will be narrowed down, culminating in the grand finale on January 3, 2024.
World Darts Championship 2024 Schedule Overview
The darting extravaganza unfolds with a meticulously crafted schedule. Let’s dive into the details of each session:
Tuesday, December 19
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Embarking on the darting spectacle, witness a trilogy of First Round clashes and one Second Round showdown:
- Ian White versus Tomoya Goto (Round 1)
- Ritchie Edhouse versus Jeffrey de Graaf (Round 1)
- Keegan Brown versus Boris Krcmar (Round 1)
- James Wade versus the winner of Campbell/Ilagan (Round 2)
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
As the sun sets, immerse yourself in another set of riveting matches:
- Steve Beaton takes on Wessel Nijman (Round 1)
- Mike De Decker faces off against Dragutin Horvat (Round 1)
- Ricardo Pietreczko challenges the formidable Mikuru Suzuki (Round 1)
- Michael van Gerwen contends with the victor of Barry/Rivera (Round 2)
Wednesday, December 20
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
The midweek matinee brings three First Round encounters and a Second Round showdown into the limelight:
- Radek Szaganski confronts Marko Kantele (Round 1)
- Steve Lennon crosses paths with Owen Bates (Round 1)
- William O’Connor takes on Bhav Patel (Round 1)
- Ross Smith duels with the survivor of Zonneveld/Webster (Round 2)
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Under the evening lights, four more scintillating matches unfold:
- Ryan Joyce squares off against Alex Spellman (Round 1)
- Richard Veenstra engages in a clash with Ben Robb (Round 1)
- Christian Kist encounters Luke Littler (Round 1)
- Peter Wright awaits the winner of J Williams/Madhoo (Round 2)
Thursday, December 21
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Thursday’s daylight witnesses a dual First Round and a twin Second Round showdown:
- Mickey Mansell tackles Xiaochen Zong (Round 1)
- Luke Woodhouse takes on Berry van Peer (Round 1)
- Madars Razma faces the survivor of De Decker/Horvat (Round 2)
- Rob Cross contends with the winner of Vandenbogaerde/Tricole (Round 2)
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
As the night descends, four Second Round clashes electrify the audience:
- Andrew Gilding locks horns with the winner of Kist/Littler (Round 2)
- Danny Noppert challenges the victor of S Williams/Muramatsu (Round 2)
- Gabriel Clemens faces the winner of Van Veen/Leung (Round 2)
- Damon Heta awaits the survivor of Lukeman/Puha (Round 2)
Friday, December 22
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Friday afternoon serves up four more Second Round showdowns:
- Brendan Dolan clashes with the victor of Mansell/Zong (Round 2)
- Jose de Sousa squares off against the winner of Edhouse/De Graaf (Round 2)
- Krzysztof Ratajski takes on the conqueror of Hughes/Cameron (Round 2)
- Dirk van Duijvenbode faces the survivor of Brown/Krcmar (Round 2)
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
The night unfolds with another quartet of Second Round battles:
- Dimitri Van den Bergh encounters the winner of Slevin/Hempel (Round 2)
- Martin Schindler faces the victor of Wattimena/Sherrock (Round 2)
- Raymond van Barneveld challenges the survivor of Szaganski/Kantele (Round 2)
- Chris Dobey awaits the winner of O’Connor/Patel (Round 2)
Saturday, December 23
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Saturday afternoon presents four more Second Round skirmishes:
- Kim Huybrechts takes on the winner of Veenstra/Robb (Round 2)
- Callan Rydz challenges the victor of Pietreczko/Suzuki (Round 2)
- Jonny Clayton faces the conqueror of Lennon/Bates (Round 2)
- Daryl Gurney awaits the survivor of Beaton/Nijman (Round 2)
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
The evening spectacle features four more Second Round duels:
- Ryan Searle contends with the winner of White/Goto (Round 2)
- Josh Rock faces the victor of Woodhouse/Van Peer (Round 2)
- Stephen Bunting challenges the winner of Joyce/Spellman (Round 2)
- Nathan Aspinall awaits the survivor of R Evans/Adams (Round 2)
Wednesday, December 27
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
The week resumes with a triple dose of Third Round clashes.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
And as the night falls, another trio of Third Round encounters unfolds.
Thursday, December 28
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Thursday afternoon witnesses yet another set of three Third Round showdowns.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
The night brings forth another triad of Third Round battles.
Friday, December 29
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Friday afternoon delivers a hat-trick of Third Round clashes.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
The evening spectacle commences with one Third Round clash followed by two Fourth Round encounters.
Saturday, December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Saturday afternoon sets the stage with three Fourth Round battles.
Evening Session (1930 GMT)
As the night approaches, another trio of Fourth Round duels electrifies the crowd.
Monday, January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
New Year’s Day afternoon features two Quarter-Final skirmishes.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
The night unfolds with two more Quarter-Final clashes.
Tuesday, January 2 (1930 GMT)
Semi-Finals
Wednesday, January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final
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Saturday, December 23 – An Afternoon of Darts Extravaganza!
The excitement continues in the afternoon session with showdowns that will keep you on the edge of your seat:
- Kim Huybrechts 0-3 Richard Veenstra
- Callan Rydz 2-3 Ricardo Pietreczko
- Jonny Clayton 3-1 Steve Lennon
- Daryl Gurney vs. Steve Beaton
The evening session at 7 pm promises even more heart-pounding action:
- Ryan Searle vs. Tomoya Goto
- Josh Rock vs. Berry van Peer
- Stephen Bunting vs. Ryan Joyce
- Nathan Aspinall vs. Ricky Evans
Darts Action Unfolds on Friday, December 22!
Dive into the thrilling world of darts as players showcase their skills in a riveting competition. The afternoon session witnessed intense clashes:
- Brendan Dolan 3-2 Mickey Mansell
- Jose de Sousa 1-3 Jeffrey de Graaf
- Krzysztof Ratajski 3-1 Jamie Hughes
- Dirk van Duijvenbode 1-3 Boris Krcmar
As the sun sets, the evening session takes center stage, delivering more gripping encounters:
- Dimitri Van den Bergh 2-3 Florian Hempel
- Martin Schindler 3-1 Jermaine Wattimena
- Raymond van Barneveld 3-1 Radek Szaganski
- Chris Dobey 3-2 William O’Connor
Thursday, December 21
Afternoon Session (12.30pm)
- Mickey Mansell displayed his skills, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Xiaochen Zong in the first round.
- Berry van Peer faced a tough battle against Luke Woodhouse but emerged victorious with a narrow 3-2 win in the opening round.
- Madars Razma progressed to the second round with a 3-1 victory against Mike De Decker.
- Rob Cross encountered Thibault Tricole and emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 score in the second round.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
- Luke Littler continued his winning streak in the second round, defeating Andrew Gilding with a 3-1 score.
- Scott Williams showcased his skill by securing a flawless 3-0 victory over Danny Noppert in the second round.
- Gabriel Clemens faced off against Man Lok Leung and emerged victorious with a 3-1 score in the second round.
- Damon Heta demonstrated his prowess by defeating Martin Lukeman with a 3-1 score in the second round.
Wednesday, December 20
Afternoon Session (12.30pm)
- In the initial round, Radek Szaganski emerged victorious over Marko Kantele with a close score of 3-2.
- Steve Lennon secured a narrow 3-2 win against Owen Bates in the opening round.
- William O’Connor demonstrated dominance, sweeping Bhav Patel aside with a convincing 3-0 victory in the first round.
- Moving on to the second round, Ross Smith triumphed over Niels Zonneveld, claiming a 3-1 victory.
Evening Session (7pm)
- Ryan Joyce showcased his prowess by defeating Alex Spellman with a 3-1 score in the first round.
- Richard Veenstra dominated the opening round, achieving a flawless 3-0 victory against Ben Robb.
- Luke Littler outplayed Christian Kist in the first round, securing a convincing 3-0 win.
- In the second round, Jim Williams emerged triumphant with a perfect 3-0 victory over Peter Wright.
Tuesday, December 19
Afternoon Session (12.30pm)
The opening skirmishes witness Tomoya Goto triumphing over Ian White in a 3-1 victory during Round 1. Meanwhile, Jeffrey de Graaf secures a hard-fought 3-2 win against Ritchie Edhouse in another Round 1 clash. Boris Krcmar claims a 3-1 victory over Keegan Brown in a compelling Round 1 encounter. The drama heightens as Matt Campbell edges out James Wade with a 3-2 triumph in Round 2.
Evening Session (7pm)
The nocturnal battles commence with Steve Beaton securing a 3-1 victory over Wessel Nijman in Round 1. Mike De Decker dominates Dragutin Horvat with a flawless 3-0 victory in their Round 1 duel. Ricardo Pietreczko delivers a stellar performance, clinching a 3-0 victory against Mikuru Suzuki in Round 1. Michael van Gerwen exhibits dominance, claiming a 3-0 victory over Keane Barry in Round 2.
Monday, December 18
In the opening chapter of the Championship, witness the following outcomes:
- Thibault Tricole triumphs 3-1 against Mario Vandenbogaerde (2-3, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Man Lok Leung secures a 3-2 victory over Gian van Veen (2-3, 2-3, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Martin Lukeman conquers Haupai Puha 3-1 (3-0, 3-1, 2-3, 3-0) in Round 1.
- Gerwyn Price dominates Connor Scutt with a 3-0 triumph (3-0, 3-0, 3-2) in Round 2.
Sunday, December 17
Sunday’s drama unfolds with the following results:
- Ricky Evans achieves a 3-0 victory over Simon Adams (3-2, 3-0, 3-0) in Round 1.
- Jim Williams outshines Norman Madhoo with a flawless 3-0 triumph (3-0, 3-0, 3-0) in Round 1.
- Matt Campbell secures a 3-2 win against Lourence Ilagan (3-1, 3-1, 2-3, 2-3, 3-0) in Round 1.
- Joe Cullen triumphs 3-0 against Darren Penhall (3-1, 3-2, 3-1) in Round 2.
- Florian Hempel overcomes Dylan Slevin 3-1 (1-3, 3-2, 3-2, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Niels Zonneveld prevails 3-1 against Darren Webster (3-0, 3-2, 2-3, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Jermaine Wattimena defeats Fallon Sherrock 3-1 (2-3, 3-1, 3-0, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Luke Humphries secures a flawless 3-0 victory over Lee Evans (3-1, 3-2, 3-2) in Round 2.
Saturday, December 16
Saturday’s action unfolds with the following results:
- Lee Evans sweeps past Sandro Eric Sosing with a 3-0 win (3-1, 3-0, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Connor Scutt dominates Krzysztof Kciuk with a 3-0 victory (3-0, 3-2, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Darren Penhall prevails 3-1 against Jules van Dongen (3-2, 1-3, 3-0, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Dave Chisnall secures a 3-1 win against Cameron Menzies (0-3, 3-2, 3-0, 3-2) in Round 2.
- Jamie Hughes triumphs 3-1 over David Cameron (3-2, 2-3, 3-2, 3-0) in Round 1.
- Keane Barry prevails 3-1 against Reynaldo Rivera (3-1, 3-2, 0-3, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Scott Williams conquers Haruki Muramatsu 3-1 (3-2, 3-0, 0-3, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Gary Anderson secures a 3-0 win over Simon Whitlock (3-0, 3-1, 3-2) in Round 2.
Friday, December 15
Friday’s clashes yield the following results:
- Kevin Doets overpowers Stowe Buntz with a 3-0 win (3-1, 3-1, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Cameron Menzies triumphs 3-0 over Rusty-Jake Rodriguez (3-0, 3-2, 3-2) in Round 1.
- Simon Whitlock narrowly defeats Paolo Nebrida 3-2 (0-3, 3-2, 3-1, 1-3, 3-1) in Round 1.
- Michael Smith edges past Kevin Doets 3-2 (3-1, 2-3, 2-3, 3-1, 3-1) in Round 2.
Conclusion
The 2024 PDC World Darts Championship is unfolding with spectacular moments, thrilling matches, and unexpected twists. As we countdown to the final on January 3, 2024, the darting world is captivated by the skill, precision, and drama on display.
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