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Deeper Blue

I see Andy Jenkins has been banned for 11 years for match fixing. Not sure how relevant he's been in the last decade but that's him done now I'd imagine. Based on what I've read about him I doubt he'll be missed.

PTH2009

Will they really get 96 games done pre Christmas if they go with straight L128 /L64 for the expanded Worlds. Maybe shorter games

Tickets will still be as hard to get but hopefully pick up 1 for one of the evening sessions

US3

MvG split with his wife, explains him pulling out of tournaments and his dire form lately

hawkwing

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123480658#Comment_123480658

Reading rumours she is pregnant from someone else, sad for the kids.

KevIRL

George Noble announced at the weekend that ET7 was his last Euro Tour event and he will retire after this year's worlds championship. One of, if not the best referee the sport has had.

Ballers86

Someone here might be able to help me trying to get a location for Dartshirts Ireland Mick O'Brien as I want to return stock received that was wrong. Doesn't seem to be a proper business as no return address and has buried head in the sand with communication. Have been told by some people his based in Tipp and others saying Dublin.

bassy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123516899#Comment_123516899

Tipp/kk

Oh man I wouldn't order nothing off him.

Ballers86

Got a couple of testers from him all seemed good put in a big order and quality is rubbish, designs are wrong, delivery actually came from Pakistan where the other orders seemed to be delivered from Ireland. When issues raised his response was to block and stop responding to messages.

Clearly not a registered company, complete fraudster.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123516970#Comment_123516970

KevIRL

Qualifying path to the worlds announced a whole heap of extra spots now that its up to 128. Firstly 80 places automatically qualify from PDC tour card holders. Top 40 on the overall rankings and top 40 on pro tour rankings not already qualified. Another 4 spots for pro tour qualifier competition. A host of other qualifier spots and entries from around the world including a UK/Ireland qualifier for PDC tour card and associate members.

In the event itself all 128 will enter at first round stage. Top 32 on overall order of merit seeded as usual, players 33-64 from overall order of merit drawn to left and side of draw at random. Remaining 64 players drawn at random to right hand side of draw

https://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/06/17/qualifying-structure-confirmed-paddy-power-world-darts-championship

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123552592#Comment_123552592

Hope it doesn't ruin it with so many players

Im guessing it will still be 4 games per session pre Xmas each day with it starting earlier. Going to try get over again all going well

PTH2009

Guess that's the end of any hope of a Grand Prix return to City West

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0617/1518936-citywest-hotel/

PTH2009

Official the World Championship will start on the 11th Dec

Degag

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123313874#Comment_123313874

Should have worked in logistics or something

PTH2009

https://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/07/17/202526-paddy-power-world-darts-championship-ticket-sale-details-confirmed?utm_campaign=1788655_World%20Darts%20Championship%20-%20Schedule%20%26%20On-Sale%20Dates%20PDCTV%20Annual&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&dm_i=500W%2C12C4V%2C1XYWFK%2C5009Y%2C1

Like last year I'll give it my best shot in the 'members sale' but even looking at that doesn't give much hope. See tickets was a pain last year and took hours to get a ticket

Could be very little tickets left going into the Ballot

PTH2009

New options for Ally Pally Tickets. Both won't be cheap I'll tell you that

FastTrack Pass

• Dedicated Entry Queue – Skip the regular queues and enter the venue ahead of non-FastTrack fans. This gives you more time to explore the fan zone, keeps you out of the elements for longer, and ensures a smoother, quicker journey into the arena.
• Priority Bar Lanes – Spend less time queuing and more time enjoying the action. FastTrack Pass holders benefit from exclusive access to dedicated bar lanes for faster service.

Hospitality – 501 Club

• PDCTV Annual Members will also have the chance to purchase Silver Hospitality during their pre-sale window, which includes:

Dedicated hospitality entrance

Two-course pre-session meal

Exclusive lounge access

Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks

Canned and draught cocktails

Table seating in the main arena

Souvenir programme

PTH2009

Stressful but got in for Opening Night, anyone else try ?

Got into the site at about 12.40

You have to be like Ricky Evans, fast

Dillonb3

Got tickets for the Tuesday 16th Dec evening session. Website was a shambles to use

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123696102#Comment_123696102

It was a lot worse for last years sale but still was a pain. Over 2000 tickets available each session with the £50 membership fee should easily afford them to change to Ticketmaster or some other agency

Got the session i aimed for (opening night) thankfully and found an ok hotel in Wood Green (woundnt recommend a central london hotel). Few great pubs around the area

Its a great day/night and make sure you get our body ready for the Amstel

PTH2009

No Ballot

Dillonb3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123700715#Comment_123700715

Thats crazy with an expanded field this year