2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship: Post-Christmas Schedule and Match Details
- Douglas Logan
- Dec 24, 2024
- 3 min read

The battle for the iconic Sid Waddell Trophy continues with 32 players returning to the Alexandra Palace in London. The 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship resumes after the Christmas break with an exciting lineup of matches.
Friday, December 27 - Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Damon Heta vs. Luke Woodhouse
Jonny Clayton vs. Daryl Gurney
Stephen Bunting vs. Madars Razma
Australian number one Damon Heta will take on Luke Woodhouse in a compelling opener. Former quarter-finalists Jonny Clayton and Daryl Gurney will follow, battling for a place in the next round. The session concludes with Masters champion Stephen Bunting taking centre stage against Latvia’s Madars Razma in what promises to be an intense showdown.
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Gerwyn Price vs. Joe Cullen
Jermaine Wattimena vs. Peter Wright
Luke Humphries vs. Nick Kenny
Friday evening brings a star-studded lineup to the Alexandra Palace stage. Former World Champion Gerwyn Price faces off against the tenacious Joe Cullen in a thrilling contest.
Peter Wright, another former champion, will meet Jermaine Wattimena in a high-energy encounter. Closing the evening, reigning champion Luke Humphries begins his title defence against Nick Kenny as he aims to secure his place in the last 16.
Saturday, December 28 - Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Ryan Joyce vs. Ryan Searle
Scott Williams vs. Ricardo Pietreczko
Nathan Aspinall vs. Andrew Gilding
The Saturday afternoon session delivers another exciting set of third-round clashes. Ryan Joyce will open proceedings against Ryan Searle in a matchup that promises fireworks. Ricardo Pietreczko is the last German left in the tournament, he will face last year’s semi-finalist Scott Williams who put out previous world champion Rob Cross. To end the session, Nathan Aspinall takes on Andrew Gilding in a battle that could be close.
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Chris Dobey vs. Josh Rock
Michael van Gerwen vs. Brendan Dolan
Luke Littler vs. Ian White
Saturday evening’s action features three blockbuster matches. Chris Dobey and Josh Rock face off in a highly anticipated encounter between two talented players. Three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen resumes his campaign against the experienced Brendan Dolan, while teenage sensation Luke Littler continues his impressive run, taking on Ian White for a spot in the last 16.
Sunday, December 29 - Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Jeffrey de Graaf vs. Paolo Nebrida
Kevin Doets vs. Krzysztof Ratajski
Dimitri Van den Bergh vs. Callan Rydz
Sunday afternoon promises more drama as the third round nears its conclusion. Jeffrey de Graaf will open the session against Paolo Nebrida in a clash of contrasting styles. Kevin Doets squares off against Poland’s top-ranked Krzysztof Ratajski, while UK Open champion Dimitri Van den Bergh takes on the resurgent Callan Rydz in a match that could steal the show.
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Ricky Evans vs. Robert Owen
2x Fourth Round Matches - To Be Confirmed
The third round concludes on Sunday evening with an intriguing schedule. Ricky Evans will take on Robert Owen in the opening match, looking to book his spot in the next stage. The session will also feature two fourth-round matches, with the players to be confirmed based on the third-round results.
2024/25 World Darts Championship Remaining Fixtures
Here's the detailed schedule, including matchups and session times:
Friday, December 27
Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Damon Heta vs. Luke Woodhouse
Jonny Clayton vs. Daryl Gurney
Stephen Bunting vs. Madars Razma
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Gerwyn Price vs. Joe Cullen
Jermaine Wattimena vs. Peter Wright
Luke Humphries vs. Nick Kenny
Saturday, December 28
Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Ryan Joyce vs. Ryan Searle
Scott Williams vs. Ricardo Pietreczko
Nathan Aspinall vs. Andrew Gilding
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Chris Dobey vs. Josh Rock
Michael van Gerwen vs. Brendan Dolan
Luke Littler vs. Ian White
Sunday, December 29
Third Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
Jeffrey de Graaf vs. Paolo Nebrida
Kevin Doets vs. Krzysztof Ratajski
Dimitri Van den Bergh vs. Callan Rydz
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
Ricky Evans vs. Robert Owen
2x Fourth Round Matches - To Be Confirmed
Monday, December 30
Fourth Round
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
3x Fourth Round Matches - To Be Confirmed
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
3x Fourth Round Matches - To Be Confirmed
Wednesday, January 1
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals - To Be Confirmed
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals - To Be Confirmed
Thursday, January 2
Evening Session (19:30 GMT)
Semi-Finals - To Be Confirmed
Friday, January 3
Evening Session (20:00 GMT)
Final - To Be Confirmed
Matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with international coverage available through the PDC's broadcast partners, including DAZN and Viaplay. Additionally, fans can watch via PDCTV, excluding subscribers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Visit the official PDC website for the latest updates and detailed match information.
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