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{{Infobox individual darts tournament
| tournament_name = 2065 IDF World Championship
| image = IDF_World_Championship_Logo.svg
| dates = 14–17 January 2065
| venue = [[Alexandra Palace]]
| location = [[London]]
| country = {{GBR}}
| organisation = [[International Darts Federation (IDF)]]
| format = Legs
| prize_fund = £100,000
| winners_share = £30,000
| nine_dart = Ethan Steel (1)
| high_checkout = 170 (Ethan Steel)
| winner = Ethan Steel
| prev = [[2064 IDF World Championship|2064]]
| next = [[2066 IDF World Championship|2066]]
}}

The 2065 IDF World Championship was a professional darts tournament organized by the [[International Darts Federation (IDF)]], held at the iconic [[Alexandra Palace]] in [[London]] from 14–17 January 2065. It was the 43rd edition of the championship, featuring 16 of the world’s top players who qualified through the [[IDF Order of Merit]].

Ethan Steel entered the tournament aiming to secure his record-breaking 17th world title, which would see him surpass the legendary Phil Taylor’s record of 16 titles. Steel showcased his class and determination, delivering consistent high averages and clinical finishing throughout the event. In the final, he defeated Ryan Caldwell 11–6, achieving his 17th world title and cementing his status as the greatest player of all time.

== Prize money ==
The total prize fund was £100,000.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Position (no. of players)
!Prize money
(Total: £100,000)
|-
|Winner
|(1)
|£30,000
|-
|Runner-up
|(1)
|£15,000
|-
|Semi-finalists
|(2)
|£10,000
|-
|Quarter-finalists
|(4)
|£5,000
|-
|First round
|(8)
|£2,500
|}

== Qualifiers ==
The IDF announced the 16-man line-up on 1 January 2065. All players qualified through the [[IDF Order of Merit]], ensuring a high-quality and competitive field.

== Draw ==
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1= {{nowrap|1='''First round''' ''(best of 11 legs)'' 14 January}}
| RD2= {{nowrap|1='''Quarter-finals''' ''(best of 11 legs)'' 15 January}}
| RD3= {{nowrap|1='''Semi-finals''' ''(best of 13 legs)'' 16 January}}
| RD4= {{nowrap|1='''Final''' ''(best of 15 legs)'' 17 January}}

| team-width = 220
| boldwinner = high

| RD1-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Steel|avg=114.66}}
| RD1-score01= 11
| RD1-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Fallon Sherrock|avg=82.44}}
| RD1-score02= 2
| RD1-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Harper|avg=101.71}}
| RD1-score03= 11
| RD1-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Michael Smith|avg=97.33}}
| RD1-score04= 7
| RD1-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Carter|avg=109.22}}
| RD1-score05= 11
| RD1-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Jonny Clayton|avg=97.11}}
| RD1-score06= 6
| RD1-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Daniel Hayes|avg=102.22}}
| RD1-score07= 11
| RD1-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Ryan Caldwell|avg=99.55}}
| RD1-score08= 7
| RD1-team09 = {{PDCFlag|Marco Svensson|avg=97.11}}
| RD1-score09= 11
| RD1-team10 = {{PDCFlag|Tyler Keane|avg=95.88}}
| RD1-score10= 6
| RD1-team11 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow|avg=104.07}}
| RD1-score11= 11
| RD1-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Spencer Taylor|avg=96.57}}
| RD1-score12= 7
| RD1-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter|avg=80.13}}
| RD1-score13= 11
| RD1-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Wesley Adams|avg=77.19}}
| RD1-score14= 3
| RD1-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=125.11}}
| RD1-score15= 11
| RD1-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Leonard Gates|avg=89.55}}
| RD1-score16= 0

| RD2-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Steel|avg=117.33}}
| RD2-score01= 11
| RD2-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Harper|avg=108.55}}
| RD2-score02= 3
| RD2-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Carter|avg=108.66}}
| RD2-score03= 11
| RD2-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Daniel Hayes|avg=102.88}}
| RD2-score04= 6
| RD2-team05 = {{PDCFlag|Marco Svensson|avg=98.55}}
| RD2-score05= 5
| RD2-team06 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow|avg=104.07}}
| RD2-score06= 11
| RD2-team07 = {{PDCFlag|Zion Carter|avg=91.34}}
| RD2-score07= 3
| RD2-team08 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=127.44}}
| RD2-score08= 11

| RD3-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Steel|avg=116.77}}
| RD3-score01= 11
| RD3-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Carter|avg=102.55}}
| RD3-score02= 4
| RD3-team03 = {{PDCFlag|Alex Brow|avg=104.07}}
| RD3-score03= 6
| RD3-team04 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=126.22}}
| RD3-score04= 11

| RD4-team01 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Steel|avg=118.33}}
| RD4-score01= 11
| RD4-team02 = {{PDCFlag|Logan White|avg=117.22}}
| RD4-score02= 6
}}
== References ==
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{{IDF World Championship}}{{2065 in IDF darts}}

2065 IDF World Championship - Revision history