The PDC World Darts Championship could be set for expansion in 2026, after plans for the 2025 tournament were shared by the organisation.
The PDC World Darts Championship is poised to expand its reach come 2026, and the number of players could rise to 128 from the current 96 at the iconic Ally Pally. Since 2018, the championship has operated with a mix of 64 initial round contenders and 32 seeds who get to skip ahead to the second round.
Despite these plans, PDC CEO Matt Porter has discussed ambitions to transition the contest into a straight knockout tournament. While the upcoming 2025 event will stick to the usual template, there's hope that the following year will mark the envisioned growth.READ MORE: I'm a Celebrity first look as Coleen Rooney set to star
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