2078 IDF World Championship
| 2078 IDF World Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| File:IDF World Championship Logo.svg | |||
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 14–17 January 2078 | ||
| Venue | Alexandra Palace | ||
| Location | London | ||
| Country | Template:GBR | ||
| Organisation(s) | International Darts Federation (IDF) | ||
| Format | Sets | ||
| Prize fund | £100,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £30,000 | ||
| Nine-dart finish | Logan White (1) | ||
| High checkout | 170 (Logan White) | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
| Logan White | |||
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The 2078 IDF World Championship was a professional darts tournament organized by the International Darts Federation (IDF), held at the historic Alexandra Palace in London from 14–17 January 2078. It was the 56th edition of the championship and featured 16 of the world’s top players, all of whom qualified through the IDF Order of Merit.
Defending champion Ethan Steel entered the tournament under difficult circumstances, having suffered a serious hand injury between the previous event and this one. The injury severely impacted his performance, leading to his earliest-ever exit at the IDF World Championship. Steel lost 3–0 to Alex Brow in the first round, struggling with scoring and finishing due to his impaired grip and release. This marked the end of his record-breaking run of consecutive semi-final appearances, raising questions about his future in the sport.
Logan White capitalized on the opportunity, delivering a masterclass in scoring and finishing. He secured his 5th world title with a 6–4 victory over Daniel Hayes in the final. White also hit a nine-dart finish in the quarter-finals, confirming his return to top form and cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of his generation.
Prize money
The total prize fund was £100,000.
| 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 |
Notable Events
- Ethan Steel: Suffered a first-round exit due to a serious hand injury
- Logan White: Claimed his 5th world title with a nine-dart finish in the quarter-finals
- Daniel Hayes: Reached his first World Championship final
Qualifiers
The IDF announced the 16-man line-up on 1 January 2078. All players qualified through the IDF Order of Merit, ensuring a high-quality and competitive field.
Draw
| First round (best of 5 sets) 14 January | Quarter-finals (best of 7 sets) 15 January | Semi-finals (best of 9 sets) 16 January | Final (best of 11 sets) 17 January | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Logan White 127.11 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 16 | Leonard Gates 89.55 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Logan White 129.77 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ethan Carter 116.44 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Ethan Carter 118.33 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Ryan Caldwell 94.55 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Logan White 131.44 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Hayes 113.22 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Alex Harper 104.22 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Jonny Clayton 95.11 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Harper 110.33 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Hayes 112.55 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Daniel Hayes 109.88 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Tyler Keane 93.88 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Logan White 132.22 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Hayes 126.88 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Alex Brow 114.11 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Ethan Steel 88.44 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Brow 115.33 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marco Svensson 111.88 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Marco Svensson 103.22 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Michael Smith 92.88 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Brow 117.88 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fallon Sherrock 116.55 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Fallon Sherrock 116.88 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Spencer Taylor 96.57 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Fallon Sherrock 115.22 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Zion Carter 110.44 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Zion Carter 93.13 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 15 | Wesley Adams 82.19 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||