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===Second round===
===Second round===
The seeded players entered the championship on 16 December, with White opening his title defence against Sutton. The opening set reached a deciding leg before White took it with a 12-darter and then accelerated through the remainder of the match, winning the second set 3–0 and the third 3–1 to complete a 3–0 victory. White averaged 109.84 and hit eight maximums, immediately establishing the highest average of the championship. [[Daniel McKenna]] was pushed to a deciding set by Kelly, who moved 2–1 ahead and came within a leg of victory in the fourth, but McKenna recovered to win 3–2 with a 104.28 average. [[Ryan Thomas]] defeated Richardson 3–1 with a 106.42 average after losing the opening set. The first seeded casualty followed as Smit recovered from 2–0 down against Hofer. Hofer missed two match darts in the fourth set and another two in the deciding leg of the fifth before Smit finished 76 to complete a 3–2 comeback. Smit averaged 106.71 to Hofer's 106.18 and advanced to face Thomas in the third round.
The seeded players entered the championship on 16 December, with White opening his title defence against Sutton. The opening set reached a deciding leg before White took it with a 12-darter and then accelerated through the remainder of the match, winning the second set 3–0 and the third 3–1 to complete a 3–0 victory. White averaged 109.84 and hit eight maximums, immediately establishing the highest average of the championship. [[Daniel McKenna]] was pushed to a deciding set by Kelly, but recovered to win 3–2 with a 104.28 average. [[Ryan Thomas]] defeated Richardson 3–1 with a 106.42 average after losing the opening set. The first seeded casualty followed as Smit recovered from 2–0 down against Hofer. Hofer missed two match darts in the fourth set and another two in the deciding leg of the fifth before Smit finished 76 to complete a 3–2 comeback. Smit averaged 106.71 to Hofer's 106.18.


The evening session opened with eighth seed [[Wyatt Walker]] defeating Reid 3–1. Reid won the opening set and later led 2–0 in the third, but Walker recovered to win that set and subsequently came from 2–0 down again in the fourth to complete the match. Walker averaged 107.68. Park then produced the second seeded upset of the championship, recovering from two sets down to defeat 25th seed [[Jamie Fletcher]] 3–2. Fletcher missed a match dart in the fourth set and another in the deciding leg before Park finished 86 to win. [[Jeroen van Dijk]] began his campaign with a 3–0 victory over Walsh, averaging 108.92, hitting nine maximums and completing the match with an 11-darter. Müller then eliminated 24th seed [[Noah Parker]] 3–2. Parker led 2–0 in the deciding set and missed two match darts before Müller recovered to finish 81 in the deciding leg.
The evening session opened with eighth seed [[Wyatt Walker]] defeating Reid 3–1 with a 107.68 average. Park then produced the second seeded upset, recovering from two sets down to defeat 25th seed [[Jamie Fletcher]] 3–2. [[Jeroen van Dijk]] began his campaign with a 3–0 victory over Walsh, averaging 108.92, hitting nine maximums and completing the match with an 11-darter. Müller then eliminated 24th seed [[Noah Parker]] 3–2 after Parker led 2–0 in the deciding set and missed two match darts.


The afternoon session on 17 December began with fourth seed Reeves facing O'Connell, whose 103.62 first-round average had made him one of the strongest international qualifiers in the draw. O'Connell immediately showed that his opening-round performance had not been an isolated one, taking the first set 3–2 after Reeves missed double 16 for a 104 checkout. Reeves responded with a 3–1 second set, including a 12-darter, but O'Connell regained the lead by taking the third set 3–2. The Australian produced a 161 checkout in the fourth leg before Reeves forced a deciding leg, only for O'Connell to finish 72 and move 2–1 ahead in sets.
The afternoon session on 17 December saw fourth seed Reeves survive a high-quality challenge from O'Connell. The Australian twice led in sets and recorded a 161 checkout, but Reeves forced a fifth set and survived a missed match dart before winning 3–2 with a 108.16 average to O'Connell's 106.74. Nolan eliminated 29th seed [[Lukas Weber]] 3–2 after Weber missed a match dart in the deciding set. Owens then defeated Price 3–2 in another high-scoring match. Price opened one leg with six perfect darts and later completed the first 170 checkout of the championship, but Owens survived a match dart in the final leg and finished 87 to progress with a 107.24 average. Final qualifier Michael Reeves then produced another upset by defeating 20th seed [[Bram De Waal]] 3–2 after De Waal missed double eight for the match in the deciding leg.


Reeves responded under pressure with his best set of the tournament, taking the fourth 3–0 with legs of 12, 13 and 12 darts to force a fifth set. O'Connell held throw in 14 darts to open the decider, Reeves levelled in 12 and then broke with a 13-darter to move one leg from victory. O'Connell responded with a 14-dart break to force a deciding leg. Reeves opened with 180 and followed with 140, while O'Connell replied with scores of 140 and 180. After 12 darts Reeves left 84 and O'Connell 81. Reeves missed the bullseye for the match, but O'Connell was unable to convert 81, missing double 12 with his final dart. Reeves returned to finish double eight and complete a 3–2 victory. He averaged 108.16 to O'Connell's 106.74, with the pair combining for 19 maximums. O'Connell's 161 checkout briefly became the highest checkout of the championship.
Fifth seed [[Quinn Sanders]] opened the evening session against ProTour qualifier Cameron Price. Sanders immediately established control, taking the opening set 3–1 with legs of 13, 12 and 14 darts. Price responded strongly in the second set, breaking Sanders with a 116 checkout and then taking the set 3–2 to level the match. Sanders raised his scoring further from that point, sweeping the third set 3–0 and averaging over 115 across its three legs. Price held throw in the opening leg of the fourth, but Sanders responded with an 11-darter, broke in 12 and completed the match with a 104 checkout. Sanders won 3–1 with a 109.21 average, the second-highest of the championship behind White's 109.84. He hit ten 180s and dropped only five legs.


The following match produced another seeded elimination as [[Harvey Nolan]] defeated 29th seed [[Lukas Weber]] 3–2. Weber made the stronger start and took the opening set 3–1, but Nolan responded with a 3–2 second after Weber missed a dart at double 18. Nolan then moved ahead by taking the third set 3–1, including a 120 checkout, before Weber raised his level considerably in the fourth. The German won the set 3–0 with legs of 13, 12 and 14 darts to force a decider.
The next match produced the sixth seeded casualty of the championship as Griffiths defeated 28th seed [[Lewis Moorcroft]] 3–2. Griffiths, who had averaged 104.38 in the first round, won the opening set 3–1 before Moorcroft levelled with a 3–2 second set containing a 121 checkout. Moorcroft then moved 2–1 ahead after edging the third 3–2, surviving a set dart from Griffiths at double 16. Griffiths responded by sweeping the fourth set 3–0, including consecutive legs of 12 and 13 darts, to force a deciding fifth.


Weber opened the final set with a 12-darter and Nolan levelled in 14 before Weber restored his advantage with a 13-dart hold. Nolan survived one match dart at double 20 in the fourth leg and finished 74 to make it 2–2. In the deciding leg, Weber opened with 140 and Nolan replied with 180. Both players reached a finish after 12 darts, with Weber leaving 96 and Nolan 72. Weber missed double 18 for the match and Nolan completed 72 in two darts to seal the upset. Nolan averaged 103.81 to Weber's 104.06, becoming the fourth unseeded player to eliminate a seed in the second round. He advanced to face Reeves in the third round.
Moorcroft opened the deciding set with a 14-darter before Griffiths levelled in 12 and broke throw with a 13-dart leg. Moorcroft responded with a 104 checkout to make it 2–2. In the deciding leg, Griffiths opened with 180 and 140, while Moorcroft responded with 140 and 180. Griffiths left 81 after 12 darts and Moorcroft 96. Griffiths missed double 12 for the match, but Moorcroft was unable to take out 96, missing double 18. Griffiths returned to finish double six and complete the 3–2 victory. He averaged 106.83 to Moorcroft's 105.94 and reached the third round having won both of his matches with averages above 104.


Thirteenth seed [[Nathan Owens]] then survived a high-scoring contest against Price. Owens won the opening set 3–1 before Price levelled by taking the second 3–2, finishing 121 on the bullseye in its deciding leg. Owens regained the lead with a 3–1 third set, but the fourth provided one of the moments of the championship. Price opened the set with consecutive 180s and, although a nine-dart attempt ended when his seventh dart missed treble 20, he completed the leg in 11 darts. Owens levelled, before Price produced the first maximum checkout of the tournament, taking out 170 through two treble 20s and the bullseye to lead 2–1. He then won the set 3–1 to force a deciding fifth.
Twelfth seed [[Rhys Morgan]] was then pushed to a deciding set by Spanish qualifier Ortega. Morgan took the opening set 3–1, but Ortega responded with a 3–2 second set and then moved ahead by taking the third 3–1, finishing 124 in its final leg. Morgan produced a 12-darter and a 110 checkout during a 3–1 fourth set to force a decider. Ortega held the opening leg of the fifth in 13 darts before Morgan levelled and broke in 14 to move one leg from victory. Ortega responded with a 12-darter to force the final leg.


Owens held the opening leg of the final set in 13 darts before Price levelled with a 14-darter. Owens then broke with a 12-darter, only for Price to respond with a 13-dart break of his own. In the deciding leg, Price was first to a finish, leaving 80 after 12 darts, while Owens reached 87. Price missed one match dart at double 10, and Owens punished the miss by finishing 87 in two darts through treble 17 and double 18. Owens won 3–2 with a 107.24 average to Price's 105.73. Price's 170 checkout replaced O'Connell's 161 as the highest finish of the championship.
Morgan opened the decider with scores of 140 and 180, while Ortega answered with 180 and 100. Morgan reached 81 after 12 darts and Ortega left 76. Morgan missed the bullseye for the match, but Ortega also missed double eight for 76. Morgan returned to finish double eight and escape with a 3–2 victory. He averaged 106.48 compared with Ortega's 105.67. Ortega exited after another strong performance, having averaged above 102 in both of his matches.


The session concluded with 20th seed [[Bram De Waal]] facing final qualifier Michael Reeves. De Waal took the first set 3–1 and appeared in control after winning the opening two legs of the second, but Reeves recovered with three consecutive legs, including a 116 checkout, to level the match. Reeves then won the third set 3–2 after De Waal missed double 12 for a 138 checkout, placing the seeded player one set from elimination.
The session concluded with 21st seed [[Ethan Mitchell]] defeating Chambers 3–1. Mitchell took the opening set 3–2 after Chambers missed double 16 for a 102 checkout, before sweeping the second set 3–0 with legs of 12, 13 and 14 darts. Chambers responded with a 3–1 third set, including a 126 checkout to keep the match alive. Mitchell moved 2–0 ahead in the fourth before Chambers levelled with consecutive 14-dart legs, but Mitchell held his nerve in the deciding leg, producing a 12-darter to complete the match. Mitchell averaged 106.91 to Chambers's 103.72 and hit eight maximums.


De Waal responded by taking the fourth 3–0, averaging over 111 during the set and producing consecutive legs of 12 and 13 darts. The deciding set remained level through four legs. Reeves opened with a 14-dart hold, De Waal levelled in 13, Reeves restored his advantage with a 104 checkout and De Waal forced the deciding leg with a 12-darter. De Waal opened the final leg with 180, but Reeves replied with 140 and followed with 180. Both reached finishes after 12 darts, De Waal leaving 76 and Reeves 64. De Waal missed double eight for the match, allowing Reeves to finish 64 in two darts on double eight and complete a 3–2 upset. Reeves averaged 104.92 to De Waal's 104.31 and became the fifth seeded player eliminated from the championship.
At the conclusion of Session 8, half of the second round had been completed and 16 players had reached the last 32. Six seeds had been eliminated: Hofer, Fletcher, Noah Parker, Weber, De Waal and Moorcroft. White remained the tournament-average leader at 109.84, followed by Sanders on 109.21 and Van Dijk on 108.92. Price's 170 remained the highest checkout, while no nine-dart finish had yet been recorded.
 
After the seventh session, 12 players had reached the third round. White retained the highest average at 109.84, with Van Dijk on 108.92 and Parker Reeves on 108.16. Five seeded players had been eliminated: Hofer, Fletcher, Noah Parker, Weber and De Waal. No nine-dart finish had been recorded, although Price reached six perfect darts during his defeat to Owens. Price's 170 checkout became the highest checkout of the tournament.


==Draw==
==Draw==
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| RD1-seed25 = 5
| RD1-seed25 = 5
| RD1-team25 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders|avg=}}
| RD1-team25 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders|avg=109.21}}
| RD1-score25 =
| RD1-score25 = 3
| RD1-seed26 =
| RD1-seed26 =
| RD1-team26 = {{PDCFlag|Cameron Price|avg=}}
| RD1-team26 = {{PDCFlag|Cameron Price|avg=103.84}}
| RD1-score26 =
| RD1-score26 = 1


| RD1-seed27 = 28
| RD1-seed27 = 28
| RD1-team27 = {{PDCFlag|Lewis Moorcroft|avg=}}
| RD1-team27 = {{PDCFlag|Lewis Moorcroft|avg=105.94}}
| RD1-score27 =
| RD1-score27 = 2
| RD1-seed28 =
| RD1-seed28 =
| RD1-team28 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Griffiths|avg=}}
| RD1-team28 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Griffiths|avg=106.83}}
| RD1-score28 =
| RD1-score28 = 3


| RD1-seed29 = 12
| RD1-seed29 = 12
| RD1-team29 = {{PDCFlag|Rhys Morgan|avg=}}
| RD1-team29 = {{PDCFlag|Rhys Morgan|avg=106.48}}
| RD1-score29 =
| RD1-score29 = 3
| RD1-seed30 =
| RD1-seed30 =
| RD1-team30 = {{PDCFlag|Javier Ortega|avg=}}
| RD1-team30 = {{PDCFlag|Javier Ortega|avg=105.67}}
| RD1-score30 =
| RD1-score30 = 2


| RD1-seed31 = 21
| RD1-seed31 = 21
| RD1-team31 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Mitchell|avg=}}
| RD1-team31 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Mitchell|avg=106.91}}
| RD1-score31 =
| RD1-score31 = 3
| RD1-seed32 =
| RD1-seed32 =
| RD1-team32 = {{PDCFlag|George Chambers|avg=}}
| RD1-team32 = {{PDCFlag|George Chambers|avg=103.72}}
| RD1-score32 =
| RD1-score32 = 1


| RD1-seed33 = 2
| RD1-seed33 = 2
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| RD2-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Michael Reeves|avg=}}
| RD2-team12 = {{PDCFlag|Michael Reeves|avg=}}
| RD2-score12 =
| RD2-score12 =
| RD2-seed13 = 5
| RD2-team13 = {{PDCFlag|Quinn Sanders|avg=}}
| RD2-score13 =
| RD2-seed14 =
| RD2-team14 = {{PDCFlag|Owen Griffiths|avg=}}
| RD2-score14 =
| RD2-seed15 = 12
| RD2-team15 = {{PDCFlag|Rhys Morgan|avg=}}
| RD2-score15 =
| RD2-seed16 = 21
| RD2-team16 = {{PDCFlag|Ethan Mitchell|avg=}}
| RD2-score16 =
}}
}}


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! Average
! Average
|-
|-
| 4
| 4 || Parker Reeves || 3–2 || Liam O'Connell || 2–3, 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–2 || 108.16–106.74
| Parker Reeves
|-
| 3–2
| 29 || Lukas Weber || 2–3 || Harvey Nolan || 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–0, 2–3 || 104.06–103.81
| Liam O'Connell
|-
| 2–3, 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–2
| 13 || Nathan Owens || 3–2 || Leon Price || 3–1, 2–3, 3–1, 1–3, 3–2 || 107.24–105.73
| 108.16–106.74
|-
| 20 || Bram De Waal || 2–3 || Michael Reeves || 3–1, 2–3, 2–3, 3–0, 2–3 || 104.31–104.92
|}
 
====Evening session====
{| class="wikitable"
! Seed
! Player
! Score
! Player
! Set scores
! Average
|-
| 5
| Quinn Sanders
| 3–1
| Cameron Price
| 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–1
| 109.21–103.84
|-
|-
| 29
| 28
| Lukas Weber
| Lewis Moorcroft
| 2–3
| 2–3
| Harvey Nolan
| Owen Griffiths
| 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–0, 2–3
| 1–3, 3–2, 3–2, 0–3, 2–3
| 104.06–103.81
| 105.94–106.83
|-
|-
| 13
| 12
| Nathan Owens
| Rhys Morgan
| 3–2
| 3–2
| Leon Price
| Javier Ortega
| 3–1, 2–3, 3–1, 1–3, 3–2
| 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–1, 3–2
| 107.24–105.73
| 106.48–105.67
|-
|-
| 20
| 21
| Bram De Waal
| Ethan Mitchell
| 2–3
| 3–1
| Michael Reeves
| George Chambers
| 3–1, 2–3, 2–3, 3–0, 2–3
| 3–2, 3–0, 1–3, 3–2
| 104.31–104.92
| 106.91–103.72
|}
|}


==Third round==
==Third round==
The confirmed third-round matches following the first three second-round sessions are:
The confirmed third-round matches following the first half of the second round are:


* (1) Logan White v (32) Daniel McKenna
* (1) Logan White v (32) Daniel McKenna
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* (4) Parker Reeves v Harvey Nolan
* (4) Parker Reeves v Harvey Nolan
* (13) Nathan Owens v Michael Reeves
* (13) Nathan Owens v Michael Reeves
* (5) Quinn Sanders v Owen Griffiths
* (12) Rhys Morgan v (21) Ethan Mitchell


Third-round matches are played over the best of seven sets.
Third-round matches are played over the best of seven sets.
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| Scott Brennan
| Scott Brennan
| First round
| First round
|-
| 126
| George Chambers
| Ethan Mitchell
| Second round
|-
|-
| 124
| 124
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| Tyler Grant
| Tyler Grant
| First round
| First round
|-
| 124
| Javier Ortega
| Rhys Morgan
| Second round
|-
|-
| 122
| 122
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| Leon Price
| Leon Price
| Nathan Owens
| Nathan Owens
| Second round
|-
| 121
| Lewis Moorcroft
| Owen Griffiths
| Second round
| Second round
|}
|}
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==Schedule==
==Schedule==
===17 December===
====Evening session====
Second round:
* (5) Quinn Sanders v Cameron Price
* (28) Lewis Moorcroft v Owen Griffiths
* (12) Rhys Morgan v Javier Ortega
* (21) Ethan Mitchell v George Chambers


===18 December===
===18 December===
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White began the defence of his world title with a 3–0 victory over Sutton, averaging 109.84 and conceding four legs.
White began the defence of his world title with a 3–0 victory over Sutton, averaging 109.84 and conceding four legs.


White won the opening set in a deciding leg before taking six of the next seven legs to complete the match. His 109.84 average remains the highest recorded at the championship through the first three second-round sessions.
White won the opening set in a deciding leg before taking six of the next seven legs to complete the match. His 109.84 average remains the highest recorded at the championship through the first half of the second round.


He will face 32nd seed McKenna in the third round.
He will face 32nd seed McKenna in the third round.


==Notable performances==
==Notable performances==
White's 109.84 average against Sutton remains the highest tournament average, followed by Van Dijk's 108.92 and Parker Reeves's 108.16.
White's 109.84 average against Sutton remains the highest tournament average, followed by Sanders's 109.21, Van Dijk's 108.92 and Parker Reeves's 108.16.
 
Sanders averaged 109.21 in a 3–1 victory over Cameron Price, hitting ten maximums and winning the final two sets while dropping only one leg.


Reeves survived a strong challenge from O'Connell to win 3–2 with a 108.16 average. O'Connell averaged 106.74 in defeat and recorded a 161 checkout.
Griffiths eliminated 28th seed Moorcroft 3–2 with a 106.83 average and has averaged above 104 in both of his matches.


Owens averaged 107.24 in his 3–2 victory over Price. Price recorded the championship's first 170 checkout and also opened one leg with six perfect darts before his nine-dart attempt ended on the seventh dart.
Morgan survived a deciding set against Ortega to reach the third round, while Ethan Mitchell averaged 106.91 in his 3–1 victory over Chambers.


Smit, Park, Müller, Nolan and Michael Reeves have eliminated seeded opponents. Five of the first 12 seeds to complete their second-round matches have therefore been knocked out.
Smit, Park, Müller, Nolan, Michael Reeves and Griffiths have eliminated seeded opponents. Six of the first 16 seeded players to complete their second-round matches have therefore been knocked out.


No nine-dart finish has been recorded.
Price's 170 checkout remains the highest finish of the tournament. No nine-dart finish has been recorded.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:46, 18 August 2026

2027 IDF World Darts Championship
Tournament information
Dates12 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
VenueAlexandra Palace
LocationLondon, England
Organisation(s)IDF
FormatSets
Prize fund£3,500,000
Winner's share£750,000
High checkout170 – Leon Price
«2026 2028»

The 2027 IDF World Darts Championship is a professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF), being held from 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London, England.

Logan White is the defending champion, having defeated Max Mad 7–6 in the 2026 final.

The tournament features 96 players, reduced from the 128-player field used in 2026. The top 32 players on the IDF Order of Merit are seeded and entered in the second round, while the remaining 64 players contested the first round for the right to join them in the 64-player main bracket.

Background

Format

The 2027 championship features 96 players, a reduction from the 128-player field used at the 2026 tournament.

The top 32 players on the IDF Order of Merit following the 2026 IDF Players Championship Finals are seeded and receive a bye through the first round.

The remaining 64 players contest 32 first-round matches. Each first-round match is tied to a predetermined position in the second-round bracket, with the winner progressing directly to face one of the 32 seeds.

From the second round onwards, the championship operates as a conventional 64-player knockout tournament.

All matches are played using set play. Every set is contested over the best of five legs, with the first player to win three legs winning the set.

There is no extended tie-break within a set. If a set reaches two legs apiece, the fifth leg decides the set.

The match lengths are:

  • First round: best of 5 sets – first to 3
  • Second round: best of 5 sets – first to 3
  • Third round: best of 7 sets – first to 4
  • Fourth round: best of 7 sets – first to 4
  • Quarter-finals: best of 9 sets – first to 5
  • Semi-finals: best of 11 sets – first to 6
  • Final: best of 15 sets – first to 8

The 2027 final has therefore been extended to a possible 15 sets, compared with the best-of-13-set final used in 2026.

The player throwing first in the opening set is determined by the pre-match bull, with the right to throw first alternating at the beginning of each subsequent set.

Player count

Entry route Players
Seeded – IDF Order of Merit top 32 32
Unseeded IDF Order of Merit qualifiers 32
IDF ProTour qualifiers 16
International qualifiers 8
World Championship final qualifiers 8
Total 96

Prize money

The total prize fund is £3,500,000, with £750,000 awarded to the champion.

Stage Prize money Players Total
Winner £750,000 1 £750,000
Runner-up £350,000 1 £350,000
Semi-finalists £200,000 2 £400,000
Quarter-finalists £100,000 4 £400,000
Fourth round £50,000 8 £400,000
Third round £25,000 16 £400,000
Second round £15,000 32 £480,000
First round £10,000 32 £320,000
Total £3,500,000

All prize money counts towards the IDF Order of Merit.

Qualification

Qualification was divided between the IDF Order of Merit, the IDF ProTour, international qualifying routes and the final World Championship qualifier.

The top 32 players on the Order of Merit qualified as seeds and entered in the second round.

The next 32 highest-ranked eligible players qualified as unseeded Order of Merit players.

A further 16 players qualified through the IDF ProTour, eight through international qualification events and eight through the final World Championship qualifier.

Seeds

Seed Player
1 Logan White
2 Alex Brow
3 Max Mad
4 Parker Reeves
5 Quinn Sanders
6 Elias Storm
7 Duncan MacLeod
8 Wyatt Walker
9 Jeroen van Dijk
10 Hunter Jackson
11 Jack Mercer
12 Rhys Morgan
13 Nathan Owens
14 Harry Lewis
15 Benjamin Carter
16 Ryan Thomas
17 Niklas Hofer
18 Kai Mitchell
19 Callum Pike
20 Bram De Waal
21 Ethan Mitchell
22 Blake Carter
23 Cole Hamilton
24 Noah Parker
25 Jamie Fletcher
26 Sean Donovan
27 Oliver Bartlett
28 Lewis Moorcroft
29 Lukas Weber
30 Matteo Vermeulen
31 Connor Hayes
32 Daniel McKenna

Tournament summary

First round

The championship began on 12 December with the first half of the 64-player opening round. Charlie Sutton recovered from 2–1 down to defeat United States qualifier Daniel Morales 3–2 and earn a meeting with defending champion White, while Mason Kelly defeated Liam Davidson 3–1. Theo Richardson came from a set behind to beat Patrick Byrne 3–1 and Adrian Smit produced a 104.16 average in a 3–0 victory over Caleb Thompson. Cameron Reid survived two match darts during a 3–2 victory over Finn Jacobs, South Korean qualifier Min-jae Park defeated Aaron Doyle 3–1, Theo Walsh edged Thomas Gallagher in five sets and Stefan Müller beat Kyle Brennan 3–1. The evening session featured another strong international performance as Australian qualifier Liam O'Connell defeated Scott Brennan 3–2 with a 103.62 average and a 126 checkout. Harvey Nolan, Leon Price, Michael Reeves and Cameron Price also progressed, while Owen Griffiths averaged 104.38 in a 3–0 victory over Bradley Stone. Spanish qualifier Javier Ortega edged Toby Richards in five sets before George Chambers completed the opening day with a 3–1 victory over Marcus Reed.

The third session began with Japanese qualifier Hiroto Tanaka defeating Isaac Bennett 3–1 to set up a second-round meeting with Brow. Jamie van der Meer recovered from 2–1 down in sets and 2–0 down in the fifth to defeat Jordan Ellis, while Finn O'Connor came from a set behind to beat Nathan Kerr 3–1. Final qualifier Ruben van den Berg eliminated Reece Palmer 3–1 and Stefan de Boer edged Kevin Van Leeuwen 3–2. Luke Harrington beat Andrew Collins before Tyler Grant survived a match dart against Oliver Grant and won 3–2 with a 105.06 average. Marco Bellini completed the afternoon with a 3–1 victory over Matthew Haines. The opening round concluded that evening with Kieran Walsh defeating Samuel Price to earn a meeting with Mad, while Dylan Ward edged Simon Ward. Marcus Cole recorded the highest first-round average at 105.38 in a 3–0 victory over Martin Vos, Adam Fletcher defeated Aaron Campbell, Danish qualifier Lars Jørgensen beat Dylan Brooks, and Zachary Hughes, Jan Verbeek and Tomás Varga completed the second-round field. Fourteen of the 32 first-round matches required a deciding fifth set.

Second round

The seeded players entered the championship on 16 December, with White opening his title defence against Sutton. The opening set reached a deciding leg before White took it with a 12-darter and then accelerated through the remainder of the match, winning the second set 3–0 and the third 3–1 to complete a 3–0 victory. White averaged 109.84 and hit eight maximums, immediately establishing the highest average of the championship. Daniel McKenna was pushed to a deciding set by Kelly, but recovered to win 3–2 with a 104.28 average. Ryan Thomas defeated Richardson 3–1 with a 106.42 average after losing the opening set. The first seeded casualty followed as Smit recovered from 2–0 down against Hofer. Hofer missed two match darts in the fourth set and another two in the deciding leg of the fifth before Smit finished 76 to complete a 3–2 comeback. Smit averaged 106.71 to Hofer's 106.18.

The evening session opened with eighth seed Wyatt Walker defeating Reid 3–1 with a 107.68 average. Park then produced the second seeded upset, recovering from two sets down to defeat 25th seed Jamie Fletcher 3–2. Jeroen van Dijk began his campaign with a 3–0 victory over Walsh, averaging 108.92, hitting nine maximums and completing the match with an 11-darter. Müller then eliminated 24th seed Noah Parker 3–2 after Parker led 2–0 in the deciding set and missed two match darts.

The afternoon session on 17 December saw fourth seed Reeves survive a high-quality challenge from O'Connell. The Australian twice led in sets and recorded a 161 checkout, but Reeves forced a fifth set and survived a missed match dart before winning 3–2 with a 108.16 average to O'Connell's 106.74. Nolan eliminated 29th seed Lukas Weber 3–2 after Weber missed a match dart in the deciding set. Owens then defeated Price 3–2 in another high-scoring match. Price opened one leg with six perfect darts and later completed the first 170 checkout of the championship, but Owens survived a match dart in the final leg and finished 87 to progress with a 107.24 average. Final qualifier Michael Reeves then produced another upset by defeating 20th seed Bram De Waal 3–2 after De Waal missed double eight for the match in the deciding leg.

Fifth seed Quinn Sanders opened the evening session against ProTour qualifier Cameron Price. Sanders immediately established control, taking the opening set 3–1 with legs of 13, 12 and 14 darts. Price responded strongly in the second set, breaking Sanders with a 116 checkout and then taking the set 3–2 to level the match. Sanders raised his scoring further from that point, sweeping the third set 3–0 and averaging over 115 across its three legs. Price held throw in the opening leg of the fourth, but Sanders responded with an 11-darter, broke in 12 and completed the match with a 104 checkout. Sanders won 3–1 with a 109.21 average, the second-highest of the championship behind White's 109.84. He hit ten 180s and dropped only five legs.

The next match produced the sixth seeded casualty of the championship as Griffiths defeated 28th seed Lewis Moorcroft 3–2. Griffiths, who had averaged 104.38 in the first round, won the opening set 3–1 before Moorcroft levelled with a 3–2 second set containing a 121 checkout. Moorcroft then moved 2–1 ahead after edging the third 3–2, surviving a set dart from Griffiths at double 16. Griffiths responded by sweeping the fourth set 3–0, including consecutive legs of 12 and 13 darts, to force a deciding fifth.

Moorcroft opened the deciding set with a 14-darter before Griffiths levelled in 12 and broke throw with a 13-dart leg. Moorcroft responded with a 104 checkout to make it 2–2. In the deciding leg, Griffiths opened with 180 and 140, while Moorcroft responded with 140 and 180. Griffiths left 81 after 12 darts and Moorcroft 96. Griffiths missed double 12 for the match, but Moorcroft was unable to take out 96, missing double 18. Griffiths returned to finish double six and complete the 3–2 victory. He averaged 106.83 to Moorcroft's 105.94 and reached the third round having won both of his matches with averages above 104.

Twelfth seed Rhys Morgan was then pushed to a deciding set by Spanish qualifier Ortega. Morgan took the opening set 3–1, but Ortega responded with a 3–2 second set and then moved ahead by taking the third 3–1, finishing 124 in its final leg. Morgan produced a 12-darter and a 110 checkout during a 3–1 fourth set to force a decider. Ortega held the opening leg of the fifth in 13 darts before Morgan levelled and broke in 14 to move one leg from victory. Ortega responded with a 12-darter to force the final leg.

Morgan opened the decider with scores of 140 and 180, while Ortega answered with 180 and 100. Morgan reached 81 after 12 darts and Ortega left 76. Morgan missed the bullseye for the match, but Ortega also missed double eight for 76. Morgan returned to finish double eight and escape with a 3–2 victory. He averaged 106.48 compared with Ortega's 105.67. Ortega exited after another strong performance, having averaged above 102 in both of his matches.

The session concluded with 21st seed Ethan Mitchell defeating Chambers 3–1. Mitchell took the opening set 3–2 after Chambers missed double 16 for a 102 checkout, before sweeping the second set 3–0 with legs of 12, 13 and 14 darts. Chambers responded with a 3–1 third set, including a 126 checkout to keep the match alive. Mitchell moved 2–0 ahead in the fourth before Chambers levelled with consecutive 14-dart legs, but Mitchell held his nerve in the deciding leg, producing a 12-darter to complete the match. Mitchell averaged 106.91 to Chambers's 103.72 and hit eight maximums.

At the conclusion of Session 8, half of the second round had been completed and 16 players had reached the last 32. Six seeds had been eliminated: Hofer, Fletcher, Noah Parker, Weber, De Waal and Moorcroft. White remained the tournament-average leader at 109.84, followed by Sanders on 109.21 and Van Dijk on 108.92. Price's 170 remained the highest checkout, while no nine-dart finish had yet been recorded.

Draw

First round

Match Player Score Player Average Second-round opponent
1 Charlie Sutton 3–2 Daniel Morales 96.84–96.17 (1) Logan White
2 Mason Kelly 3–1 Liam Davidson 101.36–97.62 (32) Daniel McKenna
3 Patrick Byrne 1–3 Theo Richardson 98.91–102.74 (16) Ryan Thomas
4 Adrian Smit 3–0 Caleb Thompson 104.16–94.88 (17) Niklas Hofer
5 Cameron Reid 3–2 Finn Jacobs 100.43–99.86 (8) Wyatt Walker
6 Aaron Doyle 1–3 Min-jae Park 97.18–99.72 (25) Jamie Fletcher
7 Theo Walsh 3–2 Thomas Gallagher 100.81–99.94 (9) Jeroen van Dijk
8 Stefan Müller 3–1 Kyle Brennan 101.92–99.63 (24) Noah Parker
9 Scott Brennan 2–3 Liam O'Connell 102.88–103.62 (4) Parker Reeves
10 Harvey Nolan 3–1 Jordan Matthews 100.74–98.36 (29) Lukas Weber
11 Leon Price 3–2 Petr Novák 101.83–100.91 (13) Nathan Owens
12 Mitchell Kerr 1–3 Michael Reeves 99.84–102.46 (20) Bram De Waal
13 Ruben Meijer 2–3 Cameron Price 100.64–101.28 (5) Quinn Sanders
14 Owen Griffiths 3–0 Bradley Stone 104.38–96.72 (28) Lewis Moorcroft
15 Toby Richards 2–3 Javier Ortega 101.74–102.17 (12) Rhys Morgan
16 George Chambers 3–1 Marcus Reed 101.56–99.48 (21) Ethan Mitchell
17 Isaac Bennett 1–3 Hiroto Tanaka 99.72–103.11 (2) Alex Brow
18 Jordan Ellis 2–3 Jamie van der Meer 100.86–101.94 (31) Connor Hayes
19 Finn O'Connor 3–1 Nathan Kerr 102.22–100.07 (15) Benjamin Carter
20 Reece Palmer 1–3 Ruben van den Berg 102.08–101.66 (18) Kai Mitchell
21 Kevin Van Leeuwen 2–3 Stefan de Boer 102.15–102.79 (7) Duncan MacLeod
22 Luke Harrington 3–1 Andrew Collins 100.97–98.84 (26) Sean Donovan
23 Tyler Grant 3–2 Oliver Grant 105.06–104.41 (10) Hunter Jackson
24 Marco Bellini 3–1 Matthew Haines 102.53–101.61 (23) Cole Hamilton
25 Kieran Walsh 3–1 Samuel Price 102.84–100.17 (3) Max Mad
26 Simon Ward 2–3 Dylan Ward 101.04–101.77 (30) Matteo Vermeulen
27 Marcus Cole 3–0 Martin Vos 105.38–96.48 (14) Harry Lewis
28 Adam Fletcher 3–2 Aaron Campbell 102.61–101.92 (19) Callum Pike
29 Dylan Brooks 1–3 Lars Jørgensen 101.66–103.47 (6) Elias Storm
30 Niels Bakker 2–3 Zachary Hughes 100.11–100.36 (27) Oliver Bartlett
31 Jan Verbeek 3–1 Owen Carter 102.96–101.82 (11) Jack Mercer
32 Tomás Varga 3–2 Connor Price 103.22–102.76 (22) Blake Carter

Second round onwards

Second round
Best of 5 sets 		Third round
Best of 7 sets 		Fourth round
Best of 7 sets 		Quarter-finals
Best of 9 sets 		Semi-finals
Best of 11 sets 		Final
Best of 15 sets
                  
1 Logan White 109.84 3
Charlie Sutton 98.73 0
1 Logan White
32 Daniel McKenna
32 Daniel McKenna 104.28 3
Mason Kelly 103.77 2
 
 
16 Ryan Thomas 106.42 3
Theo Richardson 103.26 1
16 Ryan Thomas
Adrian Smit
17 Niklas Hofer 106.18 2
Adrian Smit 106.71 3
 
 
8 Wyatt Walker 107.68 3
Cameron Reid 104.37 1
8 Wyatt Walker
Min-jae Park
25 Jamie Fletcher 104.71 2
Min-jae Park 104.36 3
 
 
9 Jeroen van Dijk 108.92 3
Theo Walsh 101.82 0
9 Jeroen van Dijk
Stefan Müller
24 Noah Parker 104.12 2
Stefan Müller 104.83 3
 
 
4 Parker Reeves 108.16 3
Liam O'Connell 106.74 2
4 Parker Reeves
Harvey Nolan
29 Lukas Weber 104.06 2
Harvey Nolan 103.81 3
 
 
13 Nathan Owens 107.24 3
Leon Price 105.73 2
13 Nathan Owens
Michael Reeves
20 Bram De Waal 104.31 2
Michael Reeves 104.92 3
 
 
5 Quinn Sanders 109.21 3
Cameron Price 103.84 1
5 Quinn Sanders
Owen Griffiths
28 Lewis Moorcroft 105.94 2
Owen Griffiths 106.83 3
 
 
12 Rhys Morgan 106.48 3
Javier Ortega 105.67 2
12 Rhys Morgan
21 Ethan Mitchell
21 Ethan Mitchell 106.91 3
George Chambers 103.72 1
 
 
2 Alex Brow
Hiroto Tanaka
 
 
31 Connor Hayes
Jamie van der Meer
 
 
15 Benjamin Carter
Finn O'Connor
 
 
18 Kai Mitchell
Ruben van den Berg
 
 
7 Duncan MacLeod
Stefan de Boer
 
 
26 Sean Donovan
Luke Harrington
 
 
10 Hunter Jackson
Tyler Grant
 
 
23 Cole Hamilton
Marco Bellini
 
 
3 Max Mad
Kieran Walsh
 
 
30 Matteo Vermeulen
Dylan Ward
 
 
14 Harry Lewis
Marcus Cole
 
 
19 Callum Pike
Adam Fletcher
 
 
6 Elias Storm
Lars Jørgensen
 
 
27 Oliver Bartlett
Zachary Hughes
 
 
11 Jack Mercer
Jan Verbeek
 
 
22 Blake Carter
Tomás Varga

First-round results

12 December

Afternoon session

Player Score Player Set scores Average
Charlie Sutton 3–2 Daniel Morales 1–3, 3–2, 3–1, 0–3, 3–2 96.84–96.17
Mason Kelly 3–1 Liam Davidson 2–3, 3–1, 3–0, 3–2 101.36–97.62
Patrick Byrne 1–3 Theo Richardson 3–2, 1–3, 1–3, 2–3 98.91–102.74
Adrian Smit 3–0 Caleb Thompson 3–2, 3–1, 3–0 104.16–94.88
Cameron Reid 3–2 Finn Jacobs 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 2–3, 3–2 100.43–99.86
Aaron Doyle 1–3 Min-jae Park 3–2, 1–3, 2–3, 2–3 97.18–99.72
Theo Walsh 3–2 Thomas Gallagher 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 2–3, 3–2 100.81–99.94
Stefan Müller 3–1 Kyle Brennan 3–0, 2–3, 3–1, 3–2 101.92–99.63

Evening session

Player Score Player Set scores Average
Scott Brennan 2–3 Liam O'Connell 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–0, 2–3 102.88–103.62
Harvey Nolan 3–1 Jordan Matthews 2–3, 3–1, 3–1, 3–2 100.74–98.36
Leon Price 3–2 Petr Novák 1–3, 3–0, 3–2, 1–3, 3–2 101.83–100.91
Mitchell Kerr 1–3 Michael Reeves 3–2, 1–3, 0–3, 2–3 99.84–102.46
Ruben Meijer 2–3 Cameron Price 0–3, 3–1, 3–2, 1–3, 2–3 100.64–101.28
Owen Griffiths 3–0 Bradley Stone 3–1, 3–2, 3–0 104.38–96.72
Toby Richards 2–3 Javier Ortega 3–1, 2–3, 0–3, 3–2, 2–3 101.74–102.17
George Chambers 3–1 Marcus Reed 3–2, 2–3, 3–1, 3–2 101.56–99.48

13 December

Afternoon session

Player Score Player Set scores Average
Isaac Bennett 1–3 Hiroto Tanaka 1–3, 3–2, 0–3, 2–3 99.72–103.11
Jordan Ellis 2–3 Jamie van der Meer 3–1, 0–3, 3–2, 1–3, 2–3 100.86–101.94
Finn O'Connor 3–1 Nathan Kerr 2–3, 3–0, 3–2, 3–2 102.22–100.07
Reece Palmer 1–3 Ruben van den Berg 3–0, 2–3, 1–3, 2–3 102.08–101.66
Kevin Van Leeuwen 2–3 Stefan de Boer 3–2, 1–3, 0–3, 3–2, 2–3 102.15–102.79
Luke Harrington 3–1 Andrew Collins 2–3, 3–1, 3–0, 3–2 100.97–98.84
Tyler Grant 3–2 Oliver Grant 3–2, 1–3, 3–2, 2–3, 3–2 105.06–104.41
Marco Bellini 3–1 Matthew Haines 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–2 102.53–101.61

Evening session

Player Score Player Set scores Average
Kieran Walsh 3–1 Samuel Price 3–1, 3–2, 0–3, 3–2 102.84–100.17
Simon Ward 2–3 Dylan Ward 3–2, 1–3, 2–3, 3–1, 2–3 101.04–101.77
Marcus Cole 3–0 Martin Vos 3–1, 3–2, 3–0 105.38–96.48
Adam Fletcher 3–2 Aaron Campbell 1–3, 3–2, 2–3, 3–0, 3–1 102.61–101.92
Dylan Brooks 1–3 Lars Jørgensen 3–2, 1–3, 2–3, 2–3 101.66–103.47
Niels Bakker 2–3 Zachary Hughes 2–3, 3–1, 3–2, 1–3, 2–3 100.11–100.36
Jan Verbeek 3–1 Owen Carter 2–3, 3–0, 3–2, 3–1 102.96–101.82
Tomás Varga 3–2 Connor Price 3–1, 3–2, 0–3, 1–3, 3–2 103.22–102.76

Second-round results

16 December

Afternoon session

Seed Player Score Player Set scores Average
1 Logan White 3–0 Charlie Sutton 3–2, 3–0, 3–1 109.84–98.73
32 Daniel McKenna 3–2 Mason Kelly 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–2, 3–2 104.28–103.77
16 Ryan Thomas 3–1 Theo Richardson 2–3, 3–0, 3–2, 3–2 106.42–103.26
17 Niklas Hofer 2–3 Adrian Smit 3–1, 3–2, 0–3, 2–3, 2–3 106.18–106.71

Evening session

Seed Player Score Player Set scores Average
8 Wyatt Walker 3–1 Cameron Reid 2–3, 3–0, 3–2, 3–2 107.68–104.37
25 Jamie Fletcher 2–3 Min-jae Park 3–1, 3–2, 0–3, 2–3, 2–3 104.71–104.36
9 Jeroen van Dijk 3–0 Theo Walsh 3–2, 3–1, 3–0 108.92–101.82
24 Noah Parker 2–3 Stefan Müller 1–3, 3–0, 3–2, 1–3, 2–3 104.12–104.83

17 December

Afternoon session

Seed Player Score Player Set scores Average
4 Parker Reeves 3–2 Liam O'Connell 2–3, 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–2 108.16–106.74
29 Lukas Weber 2–3 Harvey Nolan 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–0, 2–3 104.06–103.81
13 Nathan Owens 3–2 Leon Price 3–1, 2–3, 3–1, 1–3, 3–2 107.24–105.73
20 Bram De Waal 2–3 Michael Reeves 3–1, 2–3, 2–3, 3–0, 2–3 104.31–104.92

Evening session

Seed Player Score Player Set scores Average
5 Quinn Sanders 3–1 Cameron Price 3–1, 2–3, 3–0, 3–1 109.21–103.84
28 Lewis Moorcroft 2–3 Owen Griffiths 1–3, 3–2, 3–2, 0–3, 2–3 105.94–106.83
12 Rhys Morgan 3–2 Javier Ortega 3–1, 2–3, 1–3, 3–1, 3–2 106.48–105.67
21 Ethan Mitchell 3–1 George Chambers 3–2, 3–0, 1–3, 3–2 106.91–103.72

Third round

The confirmed third-round matches following the first half of the second round are:

  • (1) Logan White v (32) Daniel McKenna
  • (16) Ryan Thomas v Adrian Smit
  • (8) Wyatt Walker v Min-jae Park
  • (9) Jeroen van Dijk v Stefan Müller
  • (4) Parker Reeves v Harvey Nolan
  • (13) Nathan Owens v Michael Reeves
  • (5) Quinn Sanders v Owen Griffiths
  • (12) Rhys Morgan v (21) Ethan Mitchell

Third-round matches are played over the best of seven sets.

Highest checkouts

Price recorded the first maximum checkout of the championship during his second-round defeat to Owens.

Checkout Player Opponent Round
170 Leon Price Nathan Owens Second round
161 Liam O'Connell Parker Reeves Second round
126 Liam O'Connell Scott Brennan First round
126 George Chambers Ethan Mitchell Second round
124 Cameron Price Ruben Meijer First round
124 Oliver Grant Tyler Grant First round
124 Javier Ortega Rhys Morgan Second round
122 George Chambers Marcus Reed First round
122 Stefan Müller Noah Parker Second round
121 Min-jae Park Aaron Doyle First round
121 Jeroen van Dijk Theo Walsh Second round
121 Leon Price Nathan Owens Second round
121 Lewis Moorcroft Owen Griffiths Second round

No nine-dart finishes have been recorded. Price reached six perfect darts against Owens before missing treble 20 with his seventh dart.

Schedule

18 December

Afternoon session

Second round:

  • (2) Alex Brow v Hiroto Tanaka
  • (31) Connor Hayes v Jamie van der Meer
  • (15) Benjamin Carter v Finn O'Connor
  • (18) Kai Mitchell v Ruben van den Berg

Evening session

Second round:

  • (7) Duncan MacLeod v Stefan de Boer
  • (26) Sean Donovan v Luke Harrington
  • (10) Hunter Jackson v Tyler Grant
  • (23) Cole Hamilton v Marco Bellini

19 December

Afternoon session

Second round:

  • (3) Max Mad v Kieran Walsh
  • (30) Matteo Vermeulen v Dylan Ward
  • (14) Harry Lewis v Marcus Cole
  • (19) Callum Pike v Adam Fletcher

Evening session

Second round:

  • (6) Elias Storm v Lars Jørgensen
  • (27) Oliver Bartlett v Zachary Hughes
  • (11) Jack Mercer v Jan Verbeek
  • (22) Blake Carter v Tomás Varga

20–21 December

Third round – 16 matches.

22–23 December

Fourth round – eight matches.

24–26 December

Christmas break.

27–28 December

Quarter-finals.

31 December

Semi-finals.

3 January

Final.

Defending champion

White began the defence of his world title with a 3–0 victory over Sutton, averaging 109.84 and conceding four legs.

White won the opening set in a deciding leg before taking six of the next seven legs to complete the match. His 109.84 average remains the highest recorded at the championship through the first half of the second round.

He will face 32nd seed McKenna in the third round.

Notable performances

White's 109.84 average against Sutton remains the highest tournament average, followed by Sanders's 109.21, Van Dijk's 108.92 and Parker Reeves's 108.16.

Sanders averaged 109.21 in a 3–1 victory over Cameron Price, hitting ten maximums and winning the final two sets while dropping only one leg.

Griffiths eliminated 28th seed Moorcroft 3–2 with a 106.83 average and has averaged above 104 in both of his matches.

Morgan survived a deciding set against Ortega to reach the third round, while Ethan Mitchell averaged 106.91 in his 3–1 victory over Chambers.

Smit, Park, Müller, Nolan, Michael Reeves and Griffiths have eliminated seeded opponents. Six of the first 16 seeded players to complete their second-round matches have therefore been knocked out.

Price's 170 checkout remains the highest finish of the tournament. No nine-dart finish has been recorded.

References

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