UPDATE: The highly anticipated first-round draw for the PDC World Darts Championship has been announced, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown between Daryl Gurney and rising star Beau Greaves. This thrilling match is scheduled to take place on December 11, 2026, at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London.
The clash between Gurney, the 22nd seed and a two-time quarter-finalist, and Greaves, a 21-year-old sensation, is generating buzz across the darts community. Greaves has made waves this year, defeating world number one Luke Littler to reach the PDC World Youth Championship final, and has amassed an impressive 44 titles, including 16 in 2025 alone.
Meanwhile, Littler will kick off his title defense against Lithuanian Darius Labanauskas, adding to the excitement of the first round. The 18-year-old prodigy recently clinched victories at prestigious events, including the UK Open and the Grand Slam of Darts, and has risen to become the world number one.
In another key matchup, Josh Rock, the 11th seed, will face off against two-time PDC Women’s Series winner Gemma Hayter. Rock, who has been consistent throughout the season, hopes to advance further than his last-16 finish in 2023.
The action heats up with Steve Lennon competing against Australia’s Damon Heta, and Keane Barry facing Australian Tim Pusey. Each player is vying for a breakthrough performance at this prestigious championship.
The tournament, starting on December 11 and culminating with the final on January 3, 2027, promises to deliver thrilling darts action. Among the favorites, Luke Humphries is set to battle Ted Evetts, while Michael van Gerwen opens against Mitsuhiko Tatsunami.
Fans can look forward to an exhilarating month of darts, with the full slate of first-round matches now available. As the tournament draws near, the excitement is palpable, and players are preparing to showcase their skills on the grand stage.
Stay tuned for more updates as the PDC World Championship unfolds, and don’t miss the chance to witness history in the making!
Here are the 64 first-round ties for the 2026 PDC World Championship:
– Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas
– Mario Vandenbogaerde vs. David Davies
– Joe Cullen vs. Bradley Brooks
– Mensur Suljovic vs. David Cameron
– Damon Heta vs. Steve Lennon
– Raymond van Barneveld vs. Stefan Bellmont
– Rob Cross vs. Cor Dekker
– Ian White vs. Mervyn King
– Chris Dobey vs. Xiaochen Zong
– Andrew Gilding vs. Cam Crabtree
– Luke Woodhouse vs. Boris Krcmar
– Martin Lukeman vs. Max Hopp
– Gerwyn Price vs. Adam Gawlas
– Lukas Wenig vs. Wesley Plaisier
– Ryan Joyce vs. Owen Bates
– Krzysztof Ratajski vs. Alexis Toylo
– Stephen Bunting vs. Sebastian Bialecki
– Richard Veenstra vs. Nitin Kumar
– Dirk van Duijvenbode vs. Andy Baetens
– James Hurrell vs. Stowe Buntz
– Martin Schindler vs. Stephen Burton
– Keane Barry vs. Tim Pusey
– Ryan Searle vs. Chris Landman
– Brendan Dolan vs. Travis Dudeney
– Jonny Clayton vs. Adam Lipscombe
– Dom Taylor vs. Oskar Lukasiak
– Michael Smith vs. Lisa Ashton
– Niels Zonneveld vs. Haupai Puha
– Ross Smith vs. Andreas Harrysson
– Thibault Tricole vs. Motomu Sakai
– Dave Chisnall vs. Fallon Sherrock
– Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Jose De Sousa
– Luke Humphries vs. Ted Evetts
– Jeffrey de Graaf vs. Paul Lim
– Wessel Nijman vs. Karel Sedlacek
– Mickey Mansell vs. Leonard Gates
– Mike De Decker vs. David Munyua
– Kevin Doets vs. Matthew Dennant
– James Wade vs. Ryusei Azemoto
– Ricky Evans vs. Man Lok Leung
– Cameron Menzies vs. Charlie Manby
– Matt Campbell vs. Adam Sevada
– Gian van Veen vs. Cristo Reyes
– Alan Soutar vs. Teemu Harju
– Dimitri van den Bergh vs. Darren Beveridge
– Madars Razma vs. Jamai van den Herik
– Michael van Gerwen vs. Mitsuhiko Tatsunami
– William O’Connor vs. Krzysztof Kciuk
– Peter Wright vs. Noa-Lynn van Leuven
– Kim Huybrechtes vs. Arno Merk
– Gary Anderson vs. Adam Hunt
– Connor Scutt vs. Simon Whitlock
– Jermaine Wattimena vs. Dominik Gruellich
– Scott Williams vs. Paolo Nebrida
– Danny Noppert vs. Jurjen van der Velde
– Nick Kenny vs. Justin Hood
– Ritchie Edhouse vs. Jonny Tata
– Ryan Meikle vs. Jesus Salate
– Josh Rock vs. Gemma Hayter
– Niko Springer vs. Joe Comito
– Daryl Gurney vs. Beau Greaves
– Callan Rydz vs. Patrik Kovacs
Don’t miss any of the action as the world’s best dart players aim for glory!
