PDC World Championship Betting & Odds at NetBet Sport

The PDC World Championship is one of the biggest events on the British sporting calendar, and its popularity levels worldwide have also increased exponentially. Held each year over the festive period, the pinnacle of professional darts is a key player in the celebration of Christmas and New Year for millions of sports fans.

And, of course, the rise of the PDC World Championship (which now features 128 players!) has led to an increase in darts betting opportunities, and at NetBet Sport, we provide only the best PDC World Championship odds.

Read on to discover a little bit more about a British sporting behemoth, one that lends itself perfectly to the pub culture which is synonymous with the nation. There is never a dull moment at the PDC World Championship!

History of the PDC World Championship

The most prestigious and lucrative tournament in the world of darts, the PDC World Championship was first played in 1994 and is part of the sport’s ‘Triple Crown’, alongside the Premier League of Darts and the PDC World Matchplay. Dennis Priestly was the winner of the inaugural competition, which came shortly after high-profile players left the BDO and formed their own promotion, initially known as the WDC.

Played at the Circus Tavern in Essex between 1994 and 2007, the event is now held at London’s Alexandra Palace, which is nearly always referred to as ‘Ally Pally’.

Phil Taylor is far and away the most successful player in the tournament’s relatively short history. He lifted the Sid Waddell trophy a ridiculous 14 times in 25 appearances, a record which may never be beaten. Amazingly, Taylor - nicknamed the The Power - won 44 matches in a row between 1995 and 2003, another record which appears certain to stand the test of time.

John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright are the other five players to have won the PDC World Championship more than once. Luke Littler holds the record for youngest winner thanks to his maiden success in 2025, when he defeated Van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at the age of just 17 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Why Is the PDC World Championship So Popular?

On top of all the world-class sporting action provided by the best ‘dartsmiths’ on the planet, namely a plethora of 180s and obscene checkouts, a lot of the PDC World Championship’s popularity stems from the party-like atmosphere at Ally Pally.

Fancy dress, amazing walk-out songs, crowd chants and plenty of beer readily available have made the tournament a must-go for sports fans young and old.

Furthermore, production levels on television and an elevated social media presence from the PDC themselves have helped turn the tournament into a product which can compete with the likes of the English Premier League!

Popular PDC World Championship Betting Markets

Match Winner: Analyse the PDC World Championship contest and then predict which player you think will win the match.

Correct Score: This involves predicting the correct score in sets (3-1, 4-1, 5-1 etc.). Remember, the number of sets played increases as the tournament progresses.

Most 180s: Select which player you think will hit the most 180s (three T20s) in the match.

Total 180s: Predict whether the number of 180s by a player, or in the match as a whole, will be over or under a specified value. For example, Over 18.5 180s in Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries.

Highest Checkout: Predict whether the highest checkout in a match will be over or under a specified value.

9 Dart Finish: The lowest number of darts to check out from 501 is nine. As such, a 9 Dart Finish is the sport’s holy grail and they are quite rare, even at the PDC World Championship! Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as to whether you think there will be one in your chosen match.

PDC World Championship Betting Tips

Analyse player stats: Online, you can access so much data on professional darts players, including win/loss ratio, 180s hit, seasonal average, checkout percentage and head-to-head records. Read up on all of these metrics before placing a darts bet on any match at the PDC World Championship, as the stats can help you make informed darts betting decisions.

Remember the format: Unlike most darts majors, the PDC World Championship is played in sets rather than a standard leg format. The first to reach three legs in a set wins the set. So a player could theoretically win only three legs out of 11 and be just 2-1 behind in sets. As such, comebacks are very common, while the longer matches towards the end of the tournament favour the higher-quality players, as there is far more time to make up for any errors!

Beware the rankings: The PDC Order of Merit can be a bit deceiving when it comes to the World Championship. For starters, the rankings are based solely on prize money won over the last 24 months, not current form. So analysing player performance in the tournaments leading up to the PDC World Championship is a far better tool to use for making your darts betting decisions, rather than making wagers based solely on the rankings.

Don’t ignore underdogs: Underdog stories are very common at the PDC World Championship, with relatively unknown players regularly making it to the latter rounds of the tournament. In 2018, Rob Cross stunned the world to claim the trophy less than a year after turning professional. Again, this kind of shock further highlights the need to conduct thorough research before looking at any PDC World Championship odds.

The NetBet Blog & Darts Experts

Throughout the course of the PDC World Championship, previews and predictions will be available on NetBet’s exclusive blog. With information on the players involved and heaps of statistical data also included, it is the perfect place to acquire darts betting tips.

Of course, plenty of other reliable tipsters and darting experts will be providing their picks during the course of the event, and these can also be a rich source of information during such a fast-paced tournament. Just make sure to double check their success rate and reliability!

FAQs

Is every PDC World Championship match available at NetBet?

Yes, every single match at the PDC World Championship is available to bet on at NetBet. All matches will have a variety of darts odds and markets, catering to the needs of every single bettor.

Can I place live bets on matches at the PDC World Championship?

Live darts betting, sometimes referred to as in-play darts betting, is also available right here at NetBet. Once the first dart is thrown in a match at the PDC World Championship, that contest will be available to view on our ‘In-Play’ page, with the live darts odds in the markets adjusting in real time.

Are outright betting markets available on the PDC World Championship?

Yes, they are! Outright betting is a great way to bet on the PDC World Championship, with the ‘Winner’ market available in our ‘Outrights’ section throughout the duration of the year. The odds in this market will change throughout the year according to player form.