“We could sell it out twice”: How the World Darts Championship became a global phenomenon

The SportsPro Podcast returns with Ed Dixon, Steve McCaskill and Sam Carp as they break down darts’ rapid ascent with PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter. From the World Darts Championship selling out in an hour to the first £1 million winner’s prize, the team explores how the sport has entered a new golden era. They also dig into the PDC’s expanded Sky Sports deal, the global demand reshaping the calendar, and what comes next for Ally Pally as the organisation weighs its future. Plus, a look at Luke Littler’s impact, the push to reach younger audiences, and why Saudi Arabia is the latest stop on darts’ international journey.

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“We could sell it out twice”: How the World Darts Championship became a global phenomenon is an episode from SportsPro Podcast by SportsPro.

This episode is 00:34:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 27, 2025.

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