How many sets are there in PDC World Darts Championship matches and how many in the later rounds?

THE PDC Darts World Championship is gradually heading towards a thrilling climax at Ally Pally.

And there have already been huge shocks with two-time winner Peter Wright already OUT of the tournament and Luke Littler, 16, springing a surprise win in the first round.

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Michael van Gerwen is gunning for a fourth title after losing in last year’s final[/caption]

As the tournament progresses, the level of difficulty slowly ramps up.

You may be wondering how many sets each match will go to from this stage – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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How many sets are there in PDC Darts World Championship matches?

The amount of sets rises during each stage of the big tournament.

First Round: Best of five sets
Second Round: Best of five sets
Third Round: Best of seven sets
Fourth Round: Best of seven sets
Quarter-Finals: Best of nine sets
Semi-Finals: Best of 11 sets
Final: Best of 13 sets

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Panto villain Gerwyn Price is in the mix at Ally Pally[/caption]

When is the PDC World Darts Championship?

• The tournament started on Friday, December 15 with the final set to be held on Wednesday, January 3 – all at the iconic Ally Pally.

What TV channel is the PDC Darts World Championship 2023-24 on?

The PDC Darts World Championship is broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK again this year, as it has in previous years.

DAZN will be showing the event in countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

How much prize money does the winner of the PDC World Darts Championship earn?

Prize money for the 2023-24 tournament is as follows:

• First round – £7,500
• Second round – £15,000
• Third round – £25,000
• Fourth round – £35,000
• Quarter-final – £50,000
• Semi-final – £100,000
• Runner-up – £200,000
• Winner – £500,000