What time is World Darts Championship final, TV channel and how to watch online

4 Jan 2026 • 1:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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The final of the PDC World Darts Championship will see 18-year-old star Luke Littler bid to defend his title against another one of darts’ most formidable young talents, Gian van Veen.

The pair could ignite a generational rivalry on Saturday night at Alexandra Palace, but world No 1 Littler may have the edge after cruising through the semi-finals with ease, beating Ryan Searle - one of the tournament’s feelgood stories - 6-1.

Van Veen meanwhile beat two-time world champion Gary Anderson in an instant classic, ultimately triumphing 6-3 to book his spot in the showpiece - a remarkable achievement given he had never before gone past the second round.

Littler and Van Veen will be in action on Saturday night, with £1,000,000 on the line.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When is the PDC World Darts Championship final?

Littler and van Veen will face off in the final at 8pm GMT on Saturday 3 January.

The match will be best of 13 sets.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the World Darts Championship final on Sky Sports Darts and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage from 7.30pm GMT, and walk-ons from approximately 8.15pm.

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