The PDC World Darts Championship continues its relentless march towards the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy, with a packed schedule of eight first-round clashes set for Tuesday, December 16. Day six at London's iconic Alexandra Palace is headlined by former champion Gerwyn Price, who will be aiming to launch a serious campaign to reclaim the title.
Afternoon Session: Experience Meets Debutant Dreams
The action gets underway at 12:30pm as Scotland's Alan Soutar faces Finnish newcomer Teemu Harju. Soutar brings valuable Worlds experience, having reached the fourth round on two previous occasions, while Harju makes his debut on the sport's biggest stage.
Next, Welshman Nick Kenny meets England's Justin Hood at 1:30pm. Kenny, who secured his Tour Card for 2026, is in strong form and makes his second appearance at the tournament. Hood earned his spot via the PDPA Qualifier.
At 2:30pm, 2024 semi-finalist Scott Williams returns to the Ally Pally stage. The Englishman takes on a potentially tricky opponent in the Philippines' Paolo Nebrida. Williams will need to be near his best to navigate this opening hurdle.
The afternoon concludes at 3:30pm with Chris Dobey, a regular in the latter stages of this competition, heavily fancied against China's Xiaochen Zong. This marks Zong's fifth appearance at the World Championship, so he is no stranger to the pressure.
Evening Excitement: Price Takes Centre Stage
The evening session kicks off with a high-quality encounter at 7:00pm. Germany's Ricardo 'Pikachu' Pietreczko clashes with former Grand Slam of Darts champion Jose de Sousa of Portugal, with both desperate to secure a second-round berth.
An all-Dutch battle follows at 8:00pm, as the consistent world number six Danny Noppert faces Jurjen van der Velde. Noppert will be expected to use his big-stage experience to advance.
The headline act arrives at 9:00pm when Gerwyn 'The Iceman' Price begins his campaign. The Welsh former world champion, one of the clear favourites for the title, takes on the Czech Republic's Adam Gawlas. All eyes will be on Price as he looks to make a powerful start.
The day's play concludes at 10:00pm with Germany's Niko Springer, who claimed his first PDC ranking title this season with wins over players like Luke Humphries, meeting Australia's Joe Comito.
A Crucial Stage in the Road to Glory
With the first round reaching its climax, the intensity at Alexandra Palace is ramping up. For stars like Gerwyn Price, it's about building momentum, while for others, it's a chance to cause an upset and make a name for themselves on darts' most famous platform. Every leg and every set won brings a player closer to sporting immortality and a life-changing payday.
