Overview
- Play returns at Alexandra Palace on December 27 after the Christmas pause, with Luke Littler facing Mensur Suljovic in the evening session.
- From round three the format lengthens to best-of-seven sets, reducing each session to three matches.
- Mensur Suljovic received a referee warning for slow celebrations in round two, and Littler says he is preparing to handle any disruptions.
- The expanded 128-player draw, which required seeds to start in round one, has already produced 17 seeded exits including Gerwyn Price, Peter Wright and Michael Smith.
- In response to standout African performances such as Kenyan debutant David Munyua’s upset, the PDC’s investment includes an extra African qualifying spot for 2027 via an agreement with the African Darts Group.