PDC World Championships Odds

Explore 2027 PDC World Championship betting odds at BetVictor. Back a player to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy or find markets on individual matches at Alexandra Palace.

2026/27 PDC World Championship - Outright

PDC World Championship 2027

2 January at 19:00

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The PDC World Darts Championship is the biggest individual prize in professional darts. Held annually at Alexandra Palace in London, the tournament begins in December and continues through the festive period before the champion is crowned in early January.

The expanded 128-player field gives established names, emerging professionals and international qualifiers a place on the same stage. Matches are decided over sets, with the required distance increasing as the tournament progresses. That longer format places growing demands on scoring, finishing and concentration.

BetVictor’s darts betting markets cover the World Championship from the opening round to the final. Available options may include the outright winner, match winner, correct score, set betting, handicaps, highest checkout and total 180s.

The World Championship also forms part of darts’ Triple Crown alongside Premier League Darts and the World Matchplay. Winning all three during a career is a rare achievement, which helps explain the importance attached to the Sid Waddell Trophy.

Outright Betting

An outright bet backs one player to win the entire tournament. The selection must lift the Sid Waddell Trophy, so reaching the final is not enough for a standard win-only wager.

World Championship outright odds can move after the draw, withdrawals and completed matches. Placing a bet early may provide a different price, but it also means making a decision with less information. If each-way betting is available, check the displayed place terms and total stake before confirming.

Match Betting

Match winner betting focuses on one tie rather than the full tournament. Other available markets may ask for the correct set score, a set handicap, the highest checkout or which player will throw the most 180s.

Recent averages can be useful, but they need context. A player may score heavily and still struggle on doubles, while a comfortable opening match does not necessarily indicate how they will cope over a longer distance. Check the format and number of sets required before placing a bet.

In-Play Betting

Selected matches may also feature in-play betting after the first dart has been thrown. Available markets can include the match winner, next set winner, next leg winner, total 180s and checkout selections.

Prices can move after every visit to the board, while markets may be suspended around decisive moments. Live pictures and scoring feeds can experience delays, so check the current score, selection and price shown on the bet slip before confirming.

Luke Littler won consecutive titles in 2025 and 2026, becoming the fourth player to retain the World Championship during the PDC era. Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson are the other three players to have achieved that feat.

Littler defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in his first successful final before beating Gian van Veen 7-1 the following year. The 2026 tournament was the first edition played with a 128-player field and carried a record £5 million prize fund, including £1 million for the champion.

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Final score
2026	Luke Littler	Gian van Veen	7-1
2025	Luke Littler	Michael van Gerwen	7-3
2024	Luke Humphries	Luke Littler	7-4
2023	Michael Smith	Michael van Gerwen	7-4
2022	Peter Wright	Michael Smith	7-5
2021	Gerwyn Price	Gary Anderson	7-3
2020	Peter Wright	Michael van Gerwen	7-3
2019	Michael van Gerwen	Michael Smith	7-3
2018	Rob Cross	Phil Taylor	7-2
2017	Michael van Gerwen	Gary Anderson	7-3

Luke Littler holds the shortest price in BetVictor’s 2027 PDC World Championship winner odds at the time of writing. The two-time defending champion is followed in the market by Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Wessel Nijman and Michael van Gerwen.

Littler’s recent record at Alexandra Palace explains his position, but a short price does not guarantee another title. The expanded field creates a longer route to the trophy, and even the leading players must negotiate several different opponents and increasingly demanding set formats.

When comparing the contenders, look beyond reputation and individual match averages. Checkout percentage, scoring across longer matches and performances under pressure can reveal more about a player’s prospects. The draw matters too, particularly once potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents become clear.

Prices and the order of the market may change after results, withdrawals or tournament news. Use the current market rather than an older list when deciding which players are regarded as the favourites.

This also removes the incorrect claim that Luke Humphries lost the last two World Championship finals. He did not contest either the 2025 or 2026 final.

The World Championship is only one part of the PDC season. The World Cup of Darts betting markets cover the international pairs event, where players compete for their countries rather than as individuals.

For another cue-and-target sport, explore BetVictor’s snooker betting odds. The available coverage can include individual matches and outright markets across major tournaments on the snooker calendar.

When is the 2027 PDC World Championship?

The tournament takes place across December 2026 and January 2027 at Alexandra Palace in London. BetVictor’s current outright market is dated Saturday 2 January 2027, which is the scheduled date of the final.

What does a PDC World Championship outright bet cover?

An outright bet backs a player to win the whole tournament and lift the Sid Waddell Trophy. Reaching the final is not enough for a win-only selection. If each-way betting is offered, check the listed place terms before placing the bet.

What is the difference between match betting and outright betting?

Match betting concerns the result of one World Championship tie. Outright betting follows a player through the full tournament and only wins if that player becomes world champion.