Darts fixtures today and TV running order as Van Gerwen and Anderson in action
December 23, 2025 / /
Need to know
The Second Round of the World Darts Championship takes place today in the final round of matches before Christmas
Everything you need to know about the World Darts Championship schedule and running order on December 23rd:
- 12.30pm: New Zealander Jonny Tata opens the afternoon session against Ryan Meikle , looking to build on the momentum that has made him one of the tournament’s surprise stories.
- 1.30pm: Northern Ireland’s Daryl Gurney faces the lightning-quick Callan Rydz in a battle between two players known for their high scoring and quick-fire rhythm.
- 2.30pm: Last year’s breakout semi-finalist Scott Williams brings his high-energy style to the stage against the clinical Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena .
- 3.30pm: Two-time champion Peter Wright anchors the afternoon. After a difficult year in the rankings, he faces a tricky test against German newcomer Arno Merk .
- 7pm: World number six Danny Noppert kicks off the night session against Justin Hood , aiming to avoid the string of seeded upsets that have plagued this year’s draw.
- 8pm: Gary Anderson takes on Connor Scutt . Anderson has been in vintage form recently, and many experts have tipped him as a potential contender for the title.
- 9pm: Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen enters the fray against the dangerous William O’Connor in what is arguably the most anticipated match of the day.
- 10pm: To close out the pre-Christmas action, rising star Josh Rock takes on Joe Comito . Rock is widely viewed as a future World Champion and will want to finish the night with a statement.
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