Paddy Power World Darts Championship, start time & TV info
Date Thursday, December 11, 2025, to Saturday, January 3, 2026
Day 15 12.30pm & 7pm Sunday
Venue Alexandra Palace, London
Competition PDC Tour
TV Sky Sports
The Paddy Power World Darts Championship continues on Sunday and there are four former world champions competing across the two session.
Alexandra Palace kings Rob Cross and Gary Anderson are in action in the afternoon session, while Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen take to the stage this evening.
Paddy Power World Darts Championship day 15 acca
Ryan Searle to beat Martin Schindler
Luke Humphries to beat Gabriel Clemens
Michael van Gerwen to beat Arno Merk
Price guide: Evs
Paddy Power World Darts Championship day 15 predictions
Best bets
Ryan Searle to beat Martin Schindler
2pts 11-10 Betfair, Paddy Power
Under 9.5 180s in Damon Heta v Rob Cross
1pts Evs general
Jermaine Wattimena under 6.5 180s v Gary Anderson
1pt 8-11 bet365
Under 9.5 180s in Michael van Gerwen v Arno Merk
1pt 10-11 Betfair, Hills, Paddy Power
Martin Schindler vs Ryan Searle
Ryan Searle rates a punting pearl when he takes on Martin Schindler in today’s opening Paddy Power World Championship contest.
Searle, nicknamed Heavy Metal, is yet to drop a set in his opening two Alexandra Palace contests over Chris Landman and Brendan Dolan.
The Devon man has averaged 93.29 and 98.67 on the Ally Pally stage and those numbers are no flash in the pan. Searle is ins the world’s top 16 on the Pro Tour averaged this season and Heavy Metal has a peak game which can trouble any arrowsmith.
Schindler will offer more resistance than Dolan or Landman, but the Wall is few clicks below the level of Searle and the Germany has never been past round three of the World Championship.
Damon Heta vs Rob Cross
Rob Cross is a former world champion and Damon Heta has been touted as a future Ally Pally king, but the duo arrive at round three of this year’s World Championship way below their best.
Cross has averaged only 90.84 and 91.71 in wins over Cor Dekker and Ian White, while Heta was operating at a similar level in victories against Stefan Bellmont and Steve Lennon.
This doesn’t have the look of a free-flowing high-scoring contest, and while a protracted battle over the now best-of-seven-set format is a worry, backing under 9.5 180s in the match looks a play.
Gary Anderson vs Jermaine Wattimena
Gary Anderson’s chances of becoming a three-time world champion have to be taken seriously after the Flying Scotsman crashed in a 105.41 average against Connor Scutt in round two.
Jermaine Wattimena is a dangerous opponent, but the Dutchman could be blown away by a power-packed Anderson performance.
The Machine Gun struggled in a 3-2 win over Dominik Grullich is round one and Scott Williams pushed the Westervoort man close in the second round.
Wattimena has hit only nine 180s in ten sets of play this year’s World Championship and his Pro Tour numbers don’t suggest he should be a long way ahead of those that figure.
The Dutchman may struggle to reach the 6.5 mark under maximum pressure against Anderson.
Gian van Veen is one of the sport’s biggest talentsCredit: Getty Images
Gian van Veen vs Madars Razma
Gian van Veen starts a run of three short-price evening session favourites and the Dutchman should take care of Madars Razma.
The Giant is third-best on the outright market, following the performance of the tournament against Alan Soutar and a repeat of anything like that 108.28 average would make Van Veen almost impossible to stop.
Razma’s methodical approach can cause problems, but Van Veen had the maturity to land the European Championship earlier this season and he can stay on track for world glory.
Luke Humphries vs Gabriel Clemens
Luke Humphries is a 1-12 jolly against Gabriel Clemens and that looks an accurate reflection of this third-round tie. The former world champion is out to regain his Ally Pally crown and his performance against Ted Evatts and Paul Lim have been solid.
Tougher tests await, but it’s difficult to see Gabriel Clemens holding Cool Hand.
The German Giant beat Wessel Nijman 3-0 in round two, but that success came from an 89.86 average and Clemens was presented the tie by the erratic Dutchman.
Michael van Gerwen vs Arno Merk
William O’Connor has the chance to put Michael van Gerwen under maximum pressure in round two, but the Irishman missed the target and MVG went on to run riot.
Mighty Mike remains a seriously dangerous operator and the 3-1 victory and a 100.20 average against the Magpie has the Dutchman fired up.
Arno Merk can be delighted with a run to the third round, but the form of victories over faded performers Kim Huybrechts and Peter Wright is extremely weak.
The Green Machine is only 6-4 to win in straight sets this evening, but taking under 9.5 match 180s in a comfortable Van Gerwen triumph rates the better bet.
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Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2026 FAQs
When is the 2026 Paddy Power World Darts Championship?
The 2026 Paddy Power World Darts Championship will take place from Thursday December 11, 2025, to Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Where is the 2026 Paddy Power World Darts Championship being held?
The event will be held at Alexandra Palace in London.
Who is the favourite to win the 2026 Paddy Power World Darts Championship?
2025 champion Luke Littler is the 8-11 favourite to retain his title.
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