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Headline: World Darts Championship Quarter-Finals Set to Thrill on New Year’s Day
London, UK – The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship roars into the new year with a thrilling quarter-final lineup at Alexandra Palace on January 1st. Eight players remain in contention for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy, promising a day of high-stakes action and intense competition.
The afternoon session kicks off at 12:30 GMT with a clash between Ryan Searle, who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, and fifth seed Jonny Clayton, who is looking to make his first semi-final appearance at Alexandra Palace. This will be followed by the match between veteran Gary Anderson and tournament dark horse Justin Hood.
The evening session, commencing at 19:00 GMT, features reigning champion Luke Littler battling Poland’s top player, Krzysztof Ratajski. The final quarter final match will see 2023/24 World Champion Luke Humphries take on European Champion Gian van Veen in a highly anticipated showdown.
The matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through PDC’s worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland based subscribers). Darts fans around the globe can expect a day of compelling drama as the field narrows in the pursuit of darting glory.
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