2031 IDF World Championship
| 2031 IDF World Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 14 December 2030 – 3 January 2031 | ||
| Venue | Alexandra Palace | ||
| Location | London | ||
| Country |  | ||
| Organisation(s) | International Darts Federation | ||
| Format | Sets | ||
| Prize fund | $7,500,000 | ||
| Winner's share | $1,500,000 | ||
| Nine-dart finish | Jamal Khan Bentley Quade | ||
| High checkout | 170 (Zane Holloway) | ||
| Champion(s) | |||
| Liam Renshaw | |||
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The 2031 IDF World Championship was a professional darts tournament organised by the International Darts Federation (IDF) and held at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 14 December 2030 to 3 January 2031. It was the 8th staging of the IDF's World Championship and featured a record prize fund of $7,500,000, with the winner receiving $1,500,000.
The tournament featured 128 players, with the top 32 in the IDF Order of Merit seeded into the second round. Defending champion Elias Storm returned after winning his maiden world title in 2026 and reclaiming it in 2029. He was aiming for a record-tying third crown, but lost in the quarter-finals to Jamal Khan, who hit a nine-darter in the match.
The final saw Liam Renshaw defeat Bentley Quade 7–5 to win his second IDF world title, having previously won in 2025. Quade, who also hit a nine-dart finish during the tournament, led 4–2 at one stage, but Renshaw clawed back with back-to-back 12-dart legs to turn the tide. The deciding set featured a 167 checkout by Renshaw on the bull to secure the title.
Zane Holloway once again impressed, reaching the semi-finals for the third time in four years, while Tyson Hale made his first-ever run to the last eight. The tournament saw record-breaking crowd numbers and an overall average of 96.3 across all matches, the highest in IDF history to date.
Tournament summary[edit | edit source]
First round[edit | edit source]
The first round saw a handful of five-set thrillers, including George Trevors' 3–2 win over Polish debutant Mikolaj Zielinski. Marco Flynn looked sharp in a 3–0 win over Raymond Li, averaging 97.2. Nico Vance edged Kai Burton 3–2 despite averaging over ten points lower, relying on clutch double hitting in the final set.
Second round[edit | edit source]
The top 32 seeds entered, with few early casualties. Liam Renshaw, Elias Storm, and Bentley Quade all advanced with routine victories. Dean Maddox, seeded 12th, fell 3–2 to Theo Bartlett, who checked out 164 to seal the match. Jamal Khan impressed with a 3–1 win over Lucas Henningsen, averaging 102.3.
Third round[edit | edit source]
Storm posted the highest average of the round — 104.7 — in a 4–1 win over Craig Tomlinson. Zane Holloway won a marathon seven-setter against Tyson Hale, while Renshaw survived a scare against Freddie Pike, who missed three match darts in the sixth set.
Fourth round (last 16)[edit | edit source]
Holloway eliminated Alex Brow 4–2 in a rematch of their 2028 classic. Quade dismantled Bartlett 4–0, hitting six 180s in four sets. Storm continued his quiet dominance with a 4–1 victory over Patrick Lang, while Khan produced a gritty 4–3 win against Hayden Beck.
Quarter-finals[edit | edit source]
Jamal Khan stunned Storm in the match of the night, winning 5–4 after hitting a nine-dart finish in the deciding set. Quade saw off Tyler Brooks 5–2, while Holloway defeated Rory Shaw in a tense 5–3. Renshaw looked clinical in a 5–1 win over Marco Flynn, punishing missed doubles throughout.
Semi-finals[edit | edit source]
Renshaw and Holloway faced off in a repeat of their 2026 and 2028 encounters. Renshaw edged a gripping match 6–5, coming back from 3–5 down. Quade beat Khan 6–4 in a high-scoring affair, with both players averaging over 101. Khan’s doubling let him down in key moments.
Final[edit | edit source]
In a tense and high-quality final, Liam Renshaw defeated Bentley Quade 7–5 to lift his second world crown. After trailing 4–2, Renshaw rattled off three straight sets, including legs of 11 and 12 darts. Quade briefly levelled at 5–5, but a monstrous 167 checkout in the penultimate set gave Renshaw the momentum. He closed out the title with a 13-darter.
Prize money[edit | edit source]
The total prize fund for the tournament was increased to $7,500,000, with the winner earning $1,500,000. It remains the largest prize pool in IDF history.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | $1,500,000 |
| Runner-up | $750,000 |
| Semi-finalists | $375,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | $200,000 |
| Last 16 | $100,000 |
| Last 32 | $50,000 |
| Last 64 | $25,000 |
| First round | $15,000 |
Nine-dart finishes[edit | edit source]
Two nine-dart finishes were recorded during the tournament:
- Jamal Khan – Quarter-final vs Elias Storm (Set 5, Leg 3)
- Bentley Quade – Fourth round vs Theo Bartlett (Set 2, Leg 2)
High checkout[edit | edit source]
- 170 – Zane Holloway (Second round vs Ben Chadwick)