The evening session of the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship on December 29th at Alexandra Palace was a spectacular display of high-stakes darts and emotional outbursts. The night was pivotal as it concluded the third round and opened the doors to the quarter-finals for the first time in this tournament.The session kicked off with Josh Rock facing Callan Rydz for the final spot in the Last 16. Rock, the Northern Irish sensation, showcased why he is considered a future world champion.

The afternoon session of the 2025 PDC World Championship on December 29th marked the conclusion of the top half's third-round action. The tension was high as the tournament approached its final stages, highlighted by the dramatic exit of 15th seed Nathan Aspinall. "The Asp" fell in a grueling seven-set thriller against Dutchman Kevin Doets. Despite Aspinall leading multiple times, Doets showed incredible composure, winning the final two sets 3–0 to secure the biggest win of his career

The evening session of the 2025 PDC World Championship on December 28th delivered one of the most thrilling nights of the tournament so far. The spotlight was on world number two Luke Humphries and German favorite Gabriel Clemens.

The afternoon session of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship on December 28th delivered three third-round matches at the Alexandra Palace. While Ryan Searle and Rob Cross dominated their opponents with clinical performances, Gary Anderson survived a stunning seven-set thriller, nearly hitting a nine-darter to secure his place in the next round.

Michael Smith has started the 2026 World Darts Championship with more than just sporting ambition. The former world champion revealed after his first-round win over Lisa Ashton that his pursuit of a second world title is driven by a personal and emotional reason. The 35-year-old Englishman dedicated his victory to Amelia, a seriously ill 12-year-old girl from his local community. Smith made it clear afterwards that the match carried extra weight for him.