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2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship: Post-Christmas Schedule and Match Details

  • Writer: Douglas Logan
    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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