The 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship will crown its winner during a high stakes showpiece night at Alexandra Palace later this weekLuke Littler has returned to the world stage as reigning champion following his 7-3 victory against Michael van Gerwen earlier in 2025.ShutterstockLittler will be back at Ally Pally to defend his world title[/caption]Victory in the final saw Littler become the youngest ever darts world champion at 17-years-old.The World Championship began its 18th appearance at Ally Pally before Christmas and this year there’s a record prize fund on offer.For the first time in the competition’s history, the winner will receive £1million in prize money from a total £5million fund.The final is fast-approaching which will kick off 2026 in style.PDC World Darts Championship Final: Date and how to followThis year’s final will take place in the West Hall at Alexandra Palace on January 3, 2026.Play is scheduled to begin at 8pm.talkSPORT will bring you full live coverage of the darts this Christmas, including the final.Ian Danter, Mark Wilson, Paul Nicholson and Chris Mason all feature in our commentary team.To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app here.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event.Subscribe to our YouTube channel here for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT X.Sky Sports will also broadcast the final on Sky Sports Main Event, with their coverage beginning from 7pm.The winner of this year’s final will bank £1m in prize moneyGettyPDC World Darts Championship Final: RulesAs per the usual tournament rules, players must reduce their scores from 501 to 0 to win a leg.They can only finish on a double or by hitting the bullseye.World Darts Championship matches are played in a set format, all of which are played as best of five legs, or first to three.The January 3 final will be played as the best of 13 sets or, as Littler did last year, the first player to seven sets will win.PDC World Championship Final: Draw and scheduleWhile the World Darts Championship final is the most exciting match of the lot, there are plenty of mouth-watering contests to be had before then.Here’s how the business end of the tournament is shaping up…Round 4Monday, December 29James Hurrell 0-4 Ryan SearleLuke Littler 4-2 Rob CrossTuesday, December 30Afternoon Session (12:30)Luke Woodhouse vs Krzysztof RatajskiJonny Clayton vs Andreas HarryssonJustin Hood vs Josh RockEvening Session (19:00)Charlie Manby vs Gian van VeenMichael van Gerwen vs Gary AndersonLuke Humphries vs Kevin DoetsQuarter-finalsThursday, January 1 – 12:30Afternoon Session (12:30)Ryan Searle vs Clayton / HarryssonHumphries / Doets vs Manby / Van VeenEvening Session (19:00)Luke Litter vs Woodhouse / RatajskiVan Gerwen / Anderson vs Hood / RockSemi-finalsFriday, January 2 – 19:00FinalSaturday, January 3 – 20:002026 PDC World Championship Odds and Offer2026 PDC World Darts Championship Winner Odds:Luke Littler – 8/13Luke Humphries – 4/1Gian van Veen – 7/1Michael van Gerwen – 12/1Josh Rock – 14/1Gary Anderson – 18/1Visit talkSPORT BET for all PDC Darts World Championship oddsSign up to talkSPORT BET and get £40 in free bets when you bet £10 on the action at the Darts – CLAIM HERETerms: 18+ New Customers. Opt in, deposit and bet £10 on any sports market within 7 days of sign up. Get 2x£20 Free Bets for set markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. GambleAware.org. Please gamble responsibly.