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	'''Previous winners'''		'''Previous winners'''
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	! Titles !! Player !! Years won		! Titles !! Player !! Years won
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	\| 1 \|\| {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Max Mad]] \|\| [[2025 IDF World Matchplay\|2025]]		\| 1
			\|{{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Max Mad]]
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			\|{{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Logan White]]
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	== Notable players ==		== Notable players ==
	Notable IDF players include multi-title champions such as {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Max Mad]], {{flagicon\|AUS}} [[Alex Brow]], {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Ethan Steel]], and {{flagicon\|~~NIR~~}} [[Luke Littler]], all of whom have contributed to raising the sport’s international profile.		Notable IDF players include multi-title champions such as {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Max Mad]], {{flagicon\|AUS}} [[Alex Brow]], {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Ethan Steel]], and {{flagicon\|ENG}} [[Luke Littler]], all of whom have contributed to raising the sport’s international profile.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	* [http://www.idfdarts.com International Darts Federation Official Site]		* [http://www.idfdarts.com International Darts Federation Official Site]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/idfdarts IDF YouTube Channel]		* [https://www.youtube.com/idfdarts IDF YouTube Channel]
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 === '''IDF World Championship''' ===
-{{Main|IDF World Darts Championship}}The [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Championship]] is the federation’s flagship tournament and widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts. First held in 2025, the event is staged annually and brings together the top-ranked players from the [[IDF Order of Merit]], along with international qualifiers from around the world. The tournament follows a straight knockout format, with seeding based on ranking positions to ensure competitive balance. The prestige of the World Championship, combined with its high prize fund and international television exposure, makes it the defining event of the season. Winning the title is considered the ultimate achievement in professional darts, with champions cementing their legacy in the sport’s history.
+{{Main|IDF World Darts Championship}}The [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Championship]] is the federation’s flagship tournament and widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts. First held in 2023, the event is staged annually and brings together the top-ranked players from the [[IDF Order of Merit]], along with international qualifiers from around the world. The tournament follows a straight knockout format, with seeding based on ranking positions to ensure competitive balance. The prestige of the World Championship, combined with its high prize fund and international television exposure, makes it the defining event of the season. Winning the title is considered the ultimate achievement in professional darts, with champions cementing their legacy in the sport’s history.
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 === '''Premier League''' ===
 The '''[[IDF Darts Premier League|IDF Premier League]]''' is a unique 14-week competition showcasing the sport’s very best talent. Featuring the top eight players in the world rankings, the league unfolds across consecutive weeks in a knockout bracket format. Each round contributes to a points table, where consistency across the season proves just as important as individual victories. The league culminates in the Premier League Finals Night, where the top performers battle for the championship. Its weekly format, international venues, and high-profile rivalries make it one of the most popular and widely viewed darts events on the calendar.
 === '''World Grand Prix''' ===

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 === '''IDF World Championship''' ===
-The [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Championship]] is the federation’s flagship tournament and widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts. First held in 2025, the event is staged annually and brings together the top-ranked players from the [[IDF Order of Merit]], along with international qualifiers from around the world. The tournament follows a straight knockout format, with seeding based on ranking positions to ensure competitive balance. The prestige of the World Championship, combined with its high prize fund and international television exposure, makes it the defining event of the season. Winning the title is considered the ultimate achievement in professional darts, with champions cementing their legacy in the sport’s history.
+{{Main|IDF World Darts Championship}}The [[IDF World Darts Championship|IDF World Championship]] is the federation’s flagship tournament and widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts. First held in 2025, the event is staged annually and brings together the top-ranked players from the [[IDF Order of Merit]], along with international qualifiers from around the world. The tournament follows a straight knockout format, with seeding based on ranking positions to ensure competitive balance. The prestige of the World Championship, combined with its high prize fund and international television exposure, makes it the defining event of the season. Winning the title is considered the ultimate achievement in professional darts, with champions cementing their legacy in the sport’s history.
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	The '''International Darts Federation (IDF)''' is a professional darts ~~governing body established~~ in 2025 to ~~oversee~~ and ~~develop~~ the sport ~~globally~~, ~~particularly outside the traditional UK-centric organizations~~. The IDF ~~organizes~~ a ~~series~~ of professional ~~darts~~ tournaments, ~~including~~ the ~~flagship~~ annual [[IDF World Championship]], the [[IDF Darts Premier League\|Premier League]], [[World Grand Prix]], and ~~various tour and normal~~ ranking events. ~~The federation~~ maintains ~~a comprehensive world~~ ranking system known as the Order of Merit~~, which ranks players based on their performances in~~ sanctioned events ~~throughout~~ the season.		The '''International Darts Federation (IDF)''' is a global governing body for professional darts, founded in 2025 to expand and modernize the sport beyond its traditionally United Kingdom–centered base. The federation was established to unify international competition, standardize tournament structures, and provide a broader platform for emerging talent worldwide.

			The IDF oversees a full calendar of professional tournaments, headlined by the annual [[IDF World Darts Championship]], the sport’s premier event. Alongside the World Championship, the federation organizes several major televised competitions such as the [[IDF Darts Premier League\|Premier League]], the [[IDF World Grand Prix\|World Grand Prix]], and a series of international ranking events and regional tours. Collectively, these tournaments form the backbone of the IDF circuit and are designed to promote both elite-level competition and global participation.

			To track performance and incentivize consistency, the IDF maintains an official ranking system known as the Order of Merit. Rankings are determined by prize money and points earned across sanctioned events during the season, providing the primary method of player qualification for major tournaments. The system is structured to reward success at all levels of competition, from established global majors to regional qualifying events, ensuring opportunities for new players to rise through the ranks.

			Beyond its professional circuit, the IDF also aims to develop the sport at grassroots and international levels. It works with affiliated national bodies to expand darts into new territories, increase youth participation, and establish standardized rules and formats across regions. By fostering competitive growth outside the sport’s traditional heartlands, the IDF positions itself as the central authority for a truly international era of darts.

	== History ==		== History ==

	Darts, while ~~having a strong professional presence~~ in the United Kingdom ~~through~~ organizations ~~like~~ the PDC and BDO, ~~saw~~ a need for an internationally focused ~~body to grow~~ the ~~sport worldwide~~. ~~The~~ IDF was ~~formed~~ to ~~unify competitive darts under a~~ global ~~banner~~, ~~providing more~~ opportunities ~~for players outside~~ the UK and ~~expanding~~ the ~~sport’s reach~~.		Darts, while historically rooted in the United Kingdom and dominated by organizations such as the PDC and BDO, lacked a truly global governing body throughout much of its professional history. As the sport’s popularity expanded across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, there emerged a clear need for an internationally focused federation that could unify competition and create pathways for players outside the UK’s traditional stronghold. In response, the International Darts Federation (IDF) was established to provide that global framework, opening new opportunities and strengthening the sport’s international identity.

			The IDF staged its inaugural World Championship in 2023, which quickly became the organization’s flagship event and one of the most prestigious tournaments in darts. From the outset, the World Championship attracted elite competitors from across the world, setting the tone for the federation’s mission to elevate darts into a universally recognized professional sport.

	~~The IDF launched its first World Championship in 2006~~, ~~rapidly becoming a significant event attracting top talent globally. The~~ federation ~~established~~ a season ~~structure featuring multiple tiers of events:~~ Majors, Premier ~~events (including~~ the World Championship, Premier League, and Grand Prix), Normal ~~events,~~ and Tour ~~events. This tiered~~ system ~~allowed players of various skill levels to compete~~ and ~~progress through the ranks~~.		To create a structured and transparent competitive environment, the federation introduced a multi-tiered season calendar. At its core were the Majors, headline tournaments that drew the top-ranked players and carried the most prestige. Supporting these were the Premier Events, which included the World Championship, Premier League, and World Grand Prix, all of which became defining fixtures of the professional circuit. Beneath them, Normal Events and Tour Events offered vital stepping stones for rising players, ensuring that the system encouraged both progression and accessibility.

	Since its ~~inception~~, the IDF has ~~fostered competitive darts growth in Europe~~, ~~Asia~~, ~~Australia~~, ~~and~~ the ~~Americas~~, ~~increasing television coverage and sponsorship deals internationally~~. The ~~IDF’s~~ Order of Merit ~~system drives player~~ qualification for premier ~~events, with points awarded~~ based on ~~tournament finishes~~.		Since its formation, the IDF has significantly expanded darts’ international footprint. Television coverage, sponsorship partnerships, and professional opportunities have grown substantially under its governance, helping the sport reach new audiences worldwide. Central to its competitive structure is the Order of Merit, the federation’s global ranking system, which awards points based on tournament finishes. The Order of Merit not only determines seeding and qualification for the IDF’s premier competitions but also provides a merit-based pathway for emerging talents to establish themselves on the world stage.

	== ~~Major Competitions~~ ==		== Tournaments ==

	* '''[[IDF World Darts Championship\|IDF World Championship]]~~:''' The~~ pinnacle event~~, held~~ annually ~~since 2025~~, ~~featuring~~ a knockout format with ~~seeded players~~ based on the ~~Order~~ of ~~Merit~~. ~~The tournament attracts~~ the ~~world’s best~~ darts ~~professionals and is broadcast internationally~~.		=== '''IDF World Championship''' ===
			The [[IDF World Darts Championship\|IDF World Championship]] is the federation’s flagship tournament and widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional darts. First held in 2025, the event is staged annually and brings together the top-ranked players from the [[IDF Order of Merit]], along with international qualifiers from around the world. The tournament follows a straight knockout format, with seeding based on ranking positions to ensure competitive balance. The prestige of the World Championship, combined with its high prize fund and international television exposure, makes it the defining event of the season. Winning the title is considered the ultimate achievement in professional darts, with champions cementing their legacy in the sport’s history.

	* '''[[IDF Darts Premier League\|Premier League]]:''' A 14-week ~~league~~ competition ~~involving~~ the top eight ~~ranked~~ players ~~battling weekly~~ in knockout ~~brackets~~. ~~Points accrued determine qualifiers for~~ the Premier League Finals Night.		=== '''Premier League''' ===
			The '''[[IDF Darts Premier League\|IDF Premier League]]''' is a unique 14-week competition showcasing the sport’s very best talent. Featuring the top eight players in the world rankings, the league unfolds across consecutive weeks in a knockout bracket format. Each round contributes to a points table, where consistency across the season proves just as important as individual victories. The league culminates in the Premier League Finals Night, where the top performers battle for the championship. Its weekly format, international venues, and high-profile rivalries make it one of the most popular and widely viewed darts events on the calendar.

	* WOrld		=== '''World Grand Prix''' ===
	* '''World Grand Prix:''' ~~An invitational major tournament featuring unique~~ double-start and double-finish ~~leg formats~~, ~~challenging players’ versatility~~ and ~~strategy~~.		The [[IDF World Grand Prix\|World Grand Prix]] stands out as one of the most challenging tournaments in the IDF circuit due to its distinctive ruleset. Unlike traditional events, every leg in the Grand Prix requires both a double-start and a double-finish, demanding exceptional accuracy and composure from competitors. Invitations are extended to a select field of top-ranked players, making the event an elite test of skill and adaptability. The Grand Prix has developed a reputation for producing shock results and memorable upsets, with its unique format leveling the playing field and punishing even the smallest lapses in focus.

	* '''Grand Prix and ~~other~~ Majors:''' ~~Key~~ tournaments throughout the season ~~offering significant~~ ranking points ~~and~~ prize money, ~~integral to the~~ professional ~~darts calendar~~.		=== '''Grand Prix and Other Majors''' ===
			In addition to the World Championship, Premier League, and Grand Prix, the IDF calendar is anchored by several other Major tournaments. These events, staged throughout the season, are renowned for their prestige, competitive intensity, and substantial ranking points. Each Major offers players the chance to solidify their place among the world’s elite, while also shaping the race for Order of Merit qualification. The combination of history, prize money, and international visibility makes these tournaments essential milestones in every professional player’s season.

	* '''Tour and Normal Events:''' ~~A wide range~~ of ~~events across~~ the ~~year providing~~ ranking points and ~~competitive opportunities~~ for rising stars and ~~established players alike~~.		=== '''Tour and Normal Events''' ===
			Beneath the Majors, the IDF maintains a packed schedule of Tour and Normal Events that form the foundation of its competitive system. These tournaments provide crucial ranking points and prize funds for both established professionals and emerging talents. While not as prestigious as the Majors, their role is vital in developing the next generation of players and maintaining year-round competition. Many rising stars have used success in Tour and Normal Events as a springboard to break into the higher echelons of the sport, while seasoned professionals use them to remain sharp and consistent across the season.

	== Order of Merit ==		== Order of Merit ==
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	== Notable Players ==		== Notable Players ==

	Since its founding, the IDF has been home to some of the most prominent players in the sport, including multiple-time World Champions and Premier League winners. Players like Luke Littler, Ethan Steel, Alex Brow, and others have made significant impacts under the IDF banner.		Since its founding, the IDF has been home to some of the most prominent players in the sport, including multiple-time World Champions and Premier League winners. Players like [[Luke Littler]], [[Ethan Steel]], [[Alex Brow]], and others have made significant impacts under the IDF banner.

	== References ==		== References ==