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

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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.

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

First Round:
Second Round:
Third Round:
Fourth Round:
Quarter-Finals:
Semi-Finals:
Final:

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

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.

  • 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