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Alexandra Palace and darts go hand in hand. The north London darting destination is practically a Christmas staple: every December, fans come together for the PDC World Darts Championships, which dates back to 1963 but has been held at Ally Pally since 2007.
And now it’s been confirmed that the PDC tournament is staying in north London. A five-year deal has officially been agreed at the ‘Palace of the People’, meaning Ally Pally will host the World Darts Championship until at least 2031.
The tournament welcomed 125,000 fans in its 2025 edition, with 18-year-old Luke Littler winning his first world title. It’s also become something of a global phenomenon, with people travelling from all over the world to attend the event and don their best festive fancy dress.
Matt Porter, PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) chief executive said: ‘The venue has become synonymous with the World Darts Championship.
‘Ally Pally at Christmas is the identity of the tournament – its atmosphere is unmatched anywhere in sport.’
According to Porter, demand for tickets for the championship has never been higher. If you’ve never managed to get your hands on ’em, we have good news: from 2026, even more fans will be able to attend. The event is moving from the West Hall into the venue’s Great Hall, which will increase the total tournament capacity to 180,000.
Lucy Fenner, Commercial Director at Alexandra Palace said: ‘We’re delighted so many fans will have the opportunity to experience an electric atmosphere like no other.
‘Christmas isn’t complete without the presents, the turkey and the tradition of making the annual pilgrimage to the darts at Ally Pally.’
This year’s tournament starts this Thursday (December 11) and the final is on Saturday January 3 2026.
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