Overview

• The pair will make their final on-stage appearances when the Alexandra Palace final concludes on January 3, 2026.
• McDonald, who succeeded Phil Jones in 2007 and previously served in the Parachute Regiment before moving into sports MC work, said it is the right time to hang up the microphone after loving two decades with the PDC.
• Noble’s three-decade refereeing career spans leadership of the BDO team, more than 300 major events and around 20 World Championships, and he plans to remain involved in the sport away from officiating.
• PDC chief executive Matt Porter praised both as integral to events worldwide and expressed gratitude for their long service.
• Some coverage indicates Noble could receive a ceremonial send-off at the final similar to Russ Bray’s farewell, though this has not been confirmed.