PDC World Darts Championship Outright Winner Odds and Daily Picks: Can Anyone Stop Littler?

It isn’t really Christmas until Alexandra Palace is filled with crazy darts fans and the PDC World Darts Championship gets underway. Every day over the festive period, Ally Pally will be the hot spot for one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, as 128 players compete for the biggest prize in darts. The World Darts Championship gets underway in London on December 11, with the final set for January 3, and the odds already have Luke Littler as a short-priced favorite.

This year’s event features a £5 million prize fund, as Littler bids to become the first player to win three straight World Darts Championships since Phil Taylor won three in a row between 2004 and 2006. You can find the outright winner odds and our pick here, as well as daily picks that will be updated every morning during the tournament.

Friday, Dec 11, 2026 – Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 · Alexandra Palace, London, England · Peacock, FanDuel TV Extra

PDC World Championship Odds

Player	Odds
Luke Littler	-125
Luke Humphries	+500
Gerwyn Price	+1400
Gian van Veen	+1600
Wessel Nijman	+2200
Ross Smith	+2500
Michael van Gerwen	+2800
Josh Rock	+3300
James Wade	+3300
Gary Anderson	+3300

Odds from BetOnline as of November 10, 2026.

World Darts Championship Schedule and Format

Round	Dates	Format
First round	Dec 11 to 19	Best of 5 sets
Second round	Dec 15 to 23	Best of 5 sets
Third and fourth rounds	Dec 27 to 30	Best of 7 sets
Quarterfinals	Jan 1	First to 5 sets
Semifinals	Jan 2	First to 6 sets
Final	Jan 3	First to 7 sets

The 128-player field comes through three qualification routes. The world’s top 40 players get in via the PDC World Rankings, while the next 40 highest-ranked players in the one-year PDC Pro Tour rankings also qualify. An international qualifying path awards 48 more spots based on performances in events in regions such as Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania and North America.

Play stops for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day before resuming on December 27, and the tournament builds to the New Year, with the quarterfinals on New Year’s Day and the final on January 3.

World Darts Championship Prize Money

The World Darts Championship has a £5 million prize fund, the richest in darts. The winner takes home £1 million, and even a first-round appearance is worth a payday, which is a big reason why the qualifiers fight so hard at Ally Pally.

PDC World Darts Championship Leading Contenders

A record-breaking field of players will be in action at the 2026-27 PDC World Darts Championship, but the highest-ranked players are still expected to dominate. Here’s more on the leading contenders.

Luke Littler (-125)

Luke Littler has been the standout star in darts since he reached the World Darts Championship final in 2024. He won the event for the second straight year 12 months ago, averaging 106.02 throughout the tournament, the highest of any champion since 2018. Despite being only 19, Littler ranks as the third-most successful player in darts history, with 14 PDC major titles, including Premier League and World Matchplay glory in 2026.

Luke Humphries (+500)

Luke Humphries beat Littler in the 2024 final, but has had to settle for playing second fiddle to the teenager since then. Humphries is ranked as the second-best player on the Tour and has won nine PDC major titles. The 31-year-old appears to be working his way back to his best form, highlighted by winning the World Grand Prix for the second time earlier this year. He has a reliable record at the World Championship, reaching at least the quarterfinals in five of his eight appearances.

Gerwyn Price (+1400)

Gerwyn Price usually plays the role of pantomime villain at the World Darts Championship, but there’s a real chance the Welshman could land a second title this year. The 41-year-old is ranked third in the world and has looked excellent this year, reaching a career-best final at the World Matchplay and the final four at the Masters. Price has reached three major finals this year, and he looks a standout bet to at least improve on his shock second-round exit 12 months ago.

PDC World Darts Championship Predictions: Outright Winner Pick

Beaten finalists have an excellent record at the World Darts Championship, with Littler and Michael Smith both coming back 12 months after defeat to win the title. Winning three straight editions is also a massive challenge, which makes Littler a vulnerable odds-on favorite, and we could see Gian van Veen bounce back from his disappointing loss in last year’s final.

The 24-year-old Dutchman won the European Championship in 2025 and is a two-time PDC World Youth champion. Last year’s World Darts Championship was a coming-of-age display from The Giant, and he has built on that promise with runs to the semifinals at the World Masters and World Matchplay. At +1600, he’s the value on the board.

PDC World Darts Championship Daily Picks

During the PDC World Darts Championship, we’ll update this page with daily picks for the latest matches. Check back for our first best bets on December 11, 2026.

How to Bet on the World Darts Championship

BetOnline is our top pick for darts betting, with outright odds on the World Darts Championship plus moneylines, set betting, and over/under markets on every match. BetUS and BetWhale are also good options, and both accept US players and price up every match at Ally Pally. Whichever sportsbook you choose, sign up, make a first deposit to claim the welcome bonus, then find the darts markets in the sports menu.