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PDC darts superstars - Gerwyn Price career highlights, key facts and top stats to know

After a solid career in rugby union and league, he switched to darts in 2014 and quickly turned pro with a PDC Tour Card. His fiery competitive spirit and uncompromising attitude rapidly earned him a reputation.

Tungsten Tourism: The PDC World Series of Darts and its glorious global circus

Enter the World Series of Darts – the PDC’s glitzy global tour that takes elite players, local hopefuls, and tungsten far and wide to promote the sport on other continents...

The Mount Rushmore of darts: Barney thinks he’s earned his place The Mount Rushmore of darts: Barney thinks he’s earned his place

Three faces are essentially granite-certified: Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor, and Michael van Gerwen..."It's just probably me...I won five. So I think I belong in the top four.”..."

Former World Champion Rob Cross faces up to insolvency nightmare

"It’s me – no one else is to blame. If anything, I’m more surprised it took nearly two years to come out. The UK Government didn’t want me to go bankrupt, and rightly so..."

Professional darts: What is the PDC's World Matchplay event?

Inaugurated in 1994, The Matchplay, as it is known to fans, has been played in the same town, same venue, and almost exactly the same time, every year since...

PDC Poland Darts Masters: Eastern European Stars Ready to Rumble

With World Series fever still glowing beneath the New York skyline, the PDC roadshow now rolls into Gliwice...

The US Darts Masters: Humphries triumphs amid myriad tungsten tales

Host nation thrills, favourites coming a cropper, and sublime moments of darting skill were all present in the Big Apple...

PDC darts superstars - Luke Humphries

How 'Cool Hand Luke' became the world's top-ranked player.

PDC darts (Part III): You too can become a professional darts player?

Welcome to Q-School, the gladiator arena for darting hopefuls. It's survival of the fittest. By that, we mean survival of the ones who are generally the best at darts...

US Darts Masters: Luke Litter takes a second bite of the Big Apple

"Yeah, it’s unbelievable. A lad from Warrington on billboards in Times Square, New York City..."

Lauby at the US Darts Masters: Indiana Dan Cracks His Whip In The Garden

Indiana-born left-hander is preparing for his fourth bite of this cherry – three of those bites having been in the Big Apple itself...

Lean, mean, green machine: Van Gerwen targets US Darts Masters hat-trick

As well as a slightly trimmer MVG, fans will notice a couple of cosmetic changes too – in both kit and equipment.

US Darts Masters - Solo in the city: Aspinall’s New York state of mind

Health, happiness and form are all pointing in the right direction. Now all The Asp needs is a little more success in the shape of silverware.

Humphries Eyes US Darts Masters Glory in the City That Never Sleeps

“Every tournament is special, but the US Masters is one of the biggest on the calendar. Out of all the World Series events, this is the one I really want to win...

Price is right in NYC: Gezzy gears up for US Darts Masters glory

With three World Series tour titles and two Finals triumphs already to his name, Gezzy’s no tourist when it comes to globe-trotting for silverware – and he definitely didn’t fly across the pond just to grab a selfie with the Statue of Liberty....

PDC darts (Part II): How does the system work? Events, qualification and more

Whether you're already hooked, newly converted, or just here to find out what the fuss is about, this quick guide should help you get to grips with the world of professional darts...

How to play 501: Basic rules, scoring and more

Let’s outline the basic framework and objectives for the most popular game in darts.

Meet this weekend's US Darts Masters challengers: Part II

Could one of the North American eight go one better than Canadian Jeff Smith, who reached the final in 2023?

Meet the North American darts stars taking on the big guns in Madison Square Garden

Now, let’s take a closer look at the first four North American boys who’ll be stepping up to challenge the big guns...

What is the PDC's World Cup of Darts? Updated and with new honor roll

From that point the World Cup of Darts underwent several incarnations. New formats, venues and then a fully revamped competition, as an exclusively pairs event...

Could North America have already discovered its very own Luke Littler?

...who could well be the next breakthrough star from North America - the one to again, plant a Canadian flag on the global oche..?

PDC darts - A Global Sports Phenomenon (Part I): Where and how it all began

Like most successful commercial sports, darts has had a roller coaster ride of success and failure and its fair share of growing pains...Finally, in 1997 a legally enforceable compromise was reached...and the PROFESSIONAL DARTS CORPORATION was born.

PDC's Euro Road Trip: Who’s off to the Baltic Sea (sort of) and Belgium

There were ten places up for grabs in each qualifier - firstly, for the Baltic Sea Darts Open, which takes place next month...The other was for the Flanders Darts Trophy, hosted where it should be - in Antwerp...

Darts legend wouldn't return to the PDC Premier League if asked

But with the glittering years behind him and the twilight of his career on the horizon, how does he really feel about still mixing it with the elite?

The Machine purrs to Players Championship 19 success in Leicester

One of the most decorated players of the modern era produced a series of vintage displays to claim victory, ending a wait of almost three years for a PDC ranking title.

Machine Gun and The Bullet in Players Championship 18 shootout

Stephen Bunting recorded a succession of standout performances to clinch his fourth PDC title of 2025.

North American representation increased at updated PDC Darts World Championship

The annual darting extravaganza will see a record-breaking 128-player field with a significant boost for North American hopefuls...

Dobey claims Players Championship 17 as World Matchplay qualification race hots up

‘Hollywood’ Chris Dobey claimed the latest Players Championship title of the season, but nearly tore up his own script as Dirk van Duijvenbode came close to pulling off a remarkable comeback...

World Cup of Darts Winner's Club: Northern Ireland become sixth member

Northern Ireland have at long last added their name to the roll of honour...Let’s have a glance at the club to which they have added their names.

£5 million PDC World Darts Championship: New qualification structure unveiled

The PDC World Darts Championship 2025/26 will have a record-breaking 128-player field and an eye-watering £5 million prize fund, with £1 million reserved for the eventual winner.

Northern Ireland's new history makers claim World Cup of Darts

It had all the makings of a blockbuster - and that’s exactly what unfolded. Northern Ireland raced into a 2-0 lead, the biggest margin until the very end...

Canada and the USA open their World Cup of Darts campaigns in Frankfurt

North America laboured on the opening night with both the United States and Canada struggling in their opening encounters...

World Cup of Darts: Maple leaves & American dreams are on again

USA and Canada have been ever-presents at the PDC World Cup of Darts. Both nations boast a quarter-final appearance as their best run to date.

PDC Women's Series: Beau Greaves sweeps clean in Milton Keynes

Greaves had already banked half a dozen before a dart was thrown this past weekend, and by the end of it, she’d stormed into double figures.

Nathan Aspinall: The Premier League's Chuck Norris will not go quietly

...his charge toward Premier League glory tonight nothing short of astonishing. The man is basically held together by tape, grit, and a pathological refusal to lose.

Premier League 2025 Night 17, the play-offs : And then there were four

Unsurprisingly, the teenage sensation enters the arena as the bookies favourite to retain his crown. But three players - each talented enough to derail the Littler Express - are ready to have their say...

Comeback king Clayton claims PDC Dutch Darts Championship title

The popular Welshman also continued his love-affair with Rosmalen, extending his winning run at the Autotron to 12 matches...

Dutch Darts Championship Day 2: Humphries survives Menzies scare

World number one Humphries produced a stirring fightback to deny Menzies on a thrilling day of action in Rosmalen, overturning a 5-3 deficit to triumph

Barneveld leads Dutch quartet's success at PDC's Dutch Darts Championship

Van Duijvenbode was one of four Dutch stars to triumph during an eventful opening day in Rosmalen, with Van Barneveld, Wessel Nijman and Jeffrey Sparidaans also celebrating victories.

Aspinall shows his mettle to seal Premier League play-off place on Night 16

The assignment was simple enough  -  on paper, at least: beat Michael van Gerwen in his quarter-final and you’re off to London next Thursday....

MVG and Aspinall in final night battle for Premier League play-off spot

Aspinall, sitting in fourth place with 24 points, has the edge over van Gerwen’s 20. But here's where it gets interesting: the two face each other in the quarter-finals, and the maths couldn’t be simpler...

Aspinall advances toward Premier League play-offs after Aberdeen success

Aspinall came into Thursday’s action one point adrift of Michael van Gerwen in fourth position, but the Stockport star produced a hat-trick of stellar displays to triumph on Scottish soil...

Double delight as Ross Smith claims PDC Players Championship 16

Ross Smith hit two nine-dart finishes on route to picking up his sixth PDC ranking title.

American Trio of Gates, Buntz and Savada Claim Spoils at Opening CDC Weekend

The 2025 Championship Darts Circuit commenced with the Winmau Darts Championship on Friday, with Gates claiming the spoils....Buntz then defied a spirited fightback from [Gary] Mawson to celebrate his sixth CDC ProTour title...Sevada – who made his televised debut at last year’s US Darts Masters – confirmed his big stage return with a deciding-leg victory... in Saturday’s final.

Poland's Ratajski halts losing run to win latest PDC Players Championship

Ratajski defeated Dave Chisnall 8-4 to pocket the £15,000 top prize in Hildesheim, which also moves him into the provisional qualification places for July’s Betfred World Matchplay...

Nations confirmed for 2025 PDC World Cup of Darts

The full list is now confirmed for the World Cup of Darts after Lithuania and Finland secured qualification last weekend.

PDC Winmau Development Tour: Crabtree claims Hildesheim hattrick

Crabtree, remarkably, then picked up his third Development Tour title in three days on Sunday, after defeating Jenson Walker in the final...

Legendary Lim back at the World Cup of Darts and thriving once again

Iconic Lim occupied top spot on the Asian Tour Order of Merit ahead of this weekend’s action, and he cemented that position with Event 12 glory on Sunday...

Luke Littler to skip PDC European Tour's Dutch and German double header

Several other stars are playing only one of the two events. Nathan Aspinall (7), Gerwyn Price and Josh Rock (8) both opted to single out their efforts.

Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to claim Leeds triumph

The defending champion and 2024 World champion received a terrific ovation on his return to West Yorkshire, and he delivered the goods.

Premier League darts Night 14: 6 of the best for Luke Littler?

Seeking a sixth win will see the  18-year-old will now take on Play-Off chasing Aspinall in his quarter-final opener on Night 14

Premier League darts: Humphries seeks Leeds inspiration to secure semi-final spot

The world number one harbours Premier League aspirations... and a strong showing in West Yorkshire could secure his Play-Off qualification with two weeks of league action to spare.

PDC Challenge Tour Update: King claims crown as five more titles won

King, who relinquished his PDC Tour Card back in January, picked up a maiden Winmau Challenge Tour title in Event 11...as the PDC’s second tier tour weekend commenced at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.

Wales take early lead in MODUS Super Series International Pairs

1995 Lakeside World Champion, Burnett, thrived alongside his Welsh compatriot Kurt Parry as the pair stormed into the lead in Group A, completing a clean sweep with five wins from five...

Lisa Ashton Claims Latest MODUS Super Series Women's Week

Ashton, a four time Women's World Champion, had looked out of sorts earlier in the week and entered the finale having finished only 3rd in Group B...she defeated O’Sullivan 3-1 to deny the winner of the inaugural Women’s Week the chance of doubling her title tally as Ashton joined O’Sullivan and Viinikainen on the roll of honour.  

Anderson whitewashes Gilding to retain European Darts Grand Prix

Gary Anderson also paid tribute to the capacity crowd inside the Glaspalast, who roared the Scotsman on to his first big stage title since his victory in Sindelfingen just over a year ago.

Professional darts: What is the Winmau Challenge Tour

Over time the initial tour was rebranded the Development Tour and the Challenge Tour was adapted became the 'second division' of the PDC after the professional circuit or Pro Tour...

International Pairs to debut as latest MODUS Super Series special week

International Pairs week begins on Monday May 5th and offers an intriguing variation to the regular MSS format. This time the players are playing for more than a few pounds and a title. There is national pride at stake...

Gary Anderson's 180 blitz seals opening European Darts Grand Prix win

Anderson had taken glory at the Glaspalast in 2024, and returned to action on the Winamax European Tour with a 110.16 average – aided by nine 180s

Dutchman Van Veen to take on defending champion Gary Anderson

The World Youth Champion ran out a 6-3 winner against Nathan Rafferty...

World Champions and star names reach MODUS Women's Week finale

Ten-time Women's World champion Trina Gulliver, Vicky Pruim, Rhian O’Sullivan, Kirsi Viinikainen and Lisa Ashton all secured their places in Saturday’s finale...

Duo sweep clean in chase for MODUS Super Series Women's Week finale spots

Rhian O’Sullivan and Vicky Pruim took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day One of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Gemma Hayter in Saturday’s finale...

Hayter heads into MODUS Super Series Women's Week III Finale

Hayter, who entered Wednesday’s play on 12 points...topped the group overall after winning four of her five matches... to end on 20 points from a possible 30 overall. 

Professional darts: What is the PDC Premier League?

The Premier League, has been with us since 2005 and the basic principle has not changed. 8-10 of the best players in the world are selected to do battle over a 3 month period with the top four reaching...

Defending champion Kirsi Viinikainen goes top of Women's Week table

Viinikainen, winner of Women's Week II... won four matches from five to go top of the table... on 14 points from a possible 20 thus far.

Gemma Hayter heads pack at MODUS Super Series Women's Week III

Professional darts: What is the PDC's US Darts Masters

Professional darts: The role of a coach in a fast developing game

A look around the modern darting ecosphere reveals a variety of people fulfilling roles that can easily be compared with ‘coaching’ in other top sports.

Womens elite darts: What is the PDC Women's Series

The Women’s Series quickly expanded to 20 events, played in five weekend blocks of four events per set. A new 'Major' was also born as the Women’s World Matchplay was added to the PDC calendar.

Professional Darts: What is the PDC's European Darts Tour?

The inauguration of the European Tour prompted much speculation and comment when unveiled towards the end of 2011. Many players and their teams underestimated the impact of the new events...

Gerwyn Price pushes for play-off spot with Liverpool victory

Gerwyn Price came out on top for the third time in this year's Premier League Darts with a significant night win in Liverpool.

Jonny Clayton seeks third green jacket at Austrian Darts Open in Graz

The fifth European Tour event of 2025 will see a 48-player field competing for silverware at the Premstättner Halle from April 25-27

Bunting learns from decade old Taylor defeat and warns Luke Littler

The first four weeks of the Premier League, I think everyone could see how emotional I was on the Walk-On...But there is no wriggle room

Premier League darts: Bunting's home for Night 12 in Liverpool

...the 2025 Premier League sees Stephen Bunting hoping to continue his resurgence as he makes his highly-anticipated return

Campbell's comeback seals Super Series Champions Week finale spot

Campbell, who entered Wednesday’s play in 3rd place...topped the group overall after winning four matches from five

World Champion McGuirk closes in on Super Series Champions Week Lead

Shane McGuirk is the closest competitor to early leader Coulson, with the reigning WDF World Champion sitting in 2nd overall

Hyde Park joins Madison Square Garden on list of 2025 darts' showcase venues

The Professional Darts Corporation's constant quest to put darts, and its star names, in front of different audiences, whether it be Madison Square Garden, an Emrati dessert or a leafy London park is reaping rewards....

German Darts Grand Prix: Michael van Gerwen's perfect day

Van Gerwen produced a string of superb performances to pocket the £30,000 top prize at the Zenith...on Finals Day to secure his first ranking title of 2025.

Coulson leads World Champion McGuirk Super Series Champions Week

Coulson, who entered Champions Week having won Week Seven back in March, made a perfect return by winning all five of his matches...

Luke Littler marches into finals day at German Darts Grand Prix in Munich

The 18-year-old sensation smashed Cam Crabtree 6-1, recording an average of above 107 and limiting his opponent to just three darts at double.

Jarred Cole claims latest Champions Week place at MODUS Super Series

Schindler and Pietreckzo lead the charge at German Darts Grand Prix

Pietreczko posted a superb 106 average as he stormed past debutant Adam Paxton, whilst Schindler was equally impressive, averaging 103 in his...

Henderson heads Friday's five qualifiers at the MODUS Super Series

Henderson, who entered Friday’s play on 6 points from the opening day of Group C, topped the group overall, staging a fine fightback after trailing after Thursday's play...

What is the PDC's World Series of Darts

The current iteration is generally acknowledged as an event full of high class darts as well as highly successful shop window for the PDC’s model of elite darts. The 2025 edition will host at least ten events across Europe, the Middle East and well as in North America...

Rotterdam Rout sees Chris Dobey claim Premier League Night 11

The Bedlington star registered ton-plus averages in each of his three matches, and his five-point haul sees him move to within three points of the Play-Off positions.

Cole and Gurney well positioned for MODUS Super Series qualification

Cole, who entered Group C having finished bottom of Group A earlier in the week, took the early lead after winning four of his five matches...In Group B, Lewis Gurney took the early lead after completing a clean sweep with four wins from four on Thursday...

Premier League darts night eleven: MVG at home in Rotterdam

The seven-time Premier League champion is currently outside the Play-Off positions

Christian Perez reaches MODUS Super Series Finale on Debut

Perez secured his place in Saturday’s finale on Wednesday, after winning three of his five matches to end his Group A campaign, top

World Champion Littler to return to New York for the 2025 US Darts Masters

The 2025 staging of the bet365 US Darts Masters will take place in New York on June 27-28, as Littler and reigning champion Cross make their return to The Theatre at Madison Square Garden...

Perez maintains his MODUS Super Series lead

Perez, who entered Tuesday’s play on 8 points from the opening day of Group A, won three matches from five to remain at the top of the table...

Jonny Clayton claims Players Championship 14 with dominant performance

Clayton, who picked up his last Players Championship event in July 2024, reached the final by dropping just nine legs across the day

Philippines star Christian Perez leads MODUS Super Series on debut

Former PDC Tour Card Holder, Perez, who was making his debut at the Super Series, made an excellent start by taking the early lead in Group A, after winning four matches from five

Damon Heta brings 'The Heat' to claim Players Championship title

'The Heat' had gone almost 9 months without a title and remarked that he was beginning to wonder where the next one would come from

Gates closes out Canadian Smith to keep CDC darts title in USA

The 'Soulger', a former US Army member, added to last year’s Continental Cup victory with another top honour as he overcame experienced Smith 7-4 in Saturday’s final in California.

Beau Greaves extends her own Women's Series win record again

The Doncaster darter regained the winning formula to round off the day’s double-header with a record-extending 34th Women’s Series title.

Fallon Sherrock reaches Women's Series milestone with latest event win

Sherrock clinched her latest crown with victory in Sunday's opening event, whitewashing her great rival Lisa Ashton 5-0 in the Event 11 showpiece to bring up the milestone...

David Evans edges out Steve Beaton in final leg finale at the MODUS Super Series

Evans...defeated ‘The Bronzed Adonis’ 4-3 to seal a place at Champions Week, as well as collecting the first prize. 

Van Leuven doubles up as home advantage aids Noa-Lynn's Women's Series campaign

Van Leuven had not progressed beyond the quarter-finals in the previous eight Women’s Series events held this year, but a return to home soil provided a change in fortune.

Van Leuven claims latest Women's Series title as Rosmalen events get underway

The Dutch thrower will be delighted to claim victory, on home soil, as she overcame compatriot Aileen de Graaf and Beau Greaves en route...

Battling display sees Steve Beaton join Super Series qualifiers

Jason Heaver, Dan Astbury, Adrian Gray, and Conor Heneghan also secured their places in Saturday’s finale

Premier League darts: Perfect Price underlines his resurgent form again

Although the Welshman was knocked out in the quarterfinals, by World Champion Luke Littler, he joined this year's roll call of perfect moments...

Adrian Gray and Justin Heaver move into early Super Series leads

Gray took the early lead after winning three of his four matches on Thursday evening...

Night 10 sees local hero Aspinall claim Premier League victory

Nathan Aspinall enjoyed an evening to remember on home soil, defeating Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries to secure his first nightly win of the campaign.

USA darts star Alex Spellman to defend Cross-Border Challenge title

HitKor in Simi Valley hosts the annual two-day event, as 16 players from America and Canada compete for the title and a spot in the 2025 bet365 US Darts Masters and North American Championship...

Premier League darts: Can Littler overcome Price hoodoo in Manchester?

Littler’s last victory over the Welshman came just under a year ago, but having prevailed in Manchester last year, the Warrington-born phenom is bidding to repeat the feat on home soil.

Price resists valiant Rock's fightback to claim Players Championship 12

Gerwyn Price went all the way once again, as he reached the final by producing several ton-plus average victories.

Evans' second consecutive sweep seals MODUS Super Series finale place

Evans...topped the group overall after winning all five of his matches for the second day in a row.

Premier League Darts Night 10: Can The Bullet be on target again?

The Liverpudlian... celebrating a maiden European Tour title in Riesa on Sunday, and...aiming to extend his winning run at the AO Arena on Thursday...

Evans' clean sweep to top MODUS Super Series table

Evans, who entered Tuesday’s play on 4 points from the opening day of Group A, won all five of his matches to go top of the table...

Menzies halts Wright’s rebound to double PDC title tally

Already the runner-up in two Players Championship event finals in 2025, Menzies' fine form was finally rewarded with a title.

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Legend Beaton leads the latest MODUS Super Series

Beaton..., the 1996 Lakeside World Champion, who last appeared at the Super Series back in March, made his return by taking the early lead in Group A...The day also saw Conor Heneghan fire in a nine-dart finish during his 4-2 defeat against Jason Heaver.

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Every Premier League champion since 2005.

MODUS Super Series Hall of Fame and list of winners

Every weekly winner in MODUS Super Series history.