Overview
- Play runs 11 December to 3 January at London's Alexandra Palace, with the champion earning £1 million.
- Germany sends eight qualifiers, led by world No. 13 Martin Schindler, with Ricardo Pietreczko, rising prospect Niko Springer and an out-of-form Gabriel Clemens central to expectations.
- Arno Merk opens the tournament against Kim Huybrechts, while Schindler meets Stephen Burton and Ricardo Pietreczko faces José de Sousa in their first matches.
- Previews and betting outlooks install defending champion Luke Littler as the clear favorite, with Luke Humphries viewed as the chief challenger; Schindler is priced as a strong first-round favorite.
- Sport1 and DAZN will broadcast extensively as the PDC confirms Ally Pally as the event’s home through 2031, with a switch to the larger Great Hall from next year.