Overview
- The 2026 PDC World Championship runs from December 11, 2025 to January 3, 2026 at Alexandra Palace in London.
- The opening session includes Kim Huybrechts vs Arno Merk, Michael Smith vs Lisa Ashton, and defending champion Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas.
- Arno Merk will be first on stage and has chosen “Sara perche ti amo” by Ricchi e Poveri for his walk-on song.
- Luke Littler enters as the standout pick based on his 2025 dominance, with Luke Humphries regarded as the principal threat.
- SPORT1’s published tips back Huybrechts over Merk and recommend Littler to surpass 4.5 maximums, reflecting betting-market expectations for the first night.