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After a break on New Year's Eve, the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship returns on Thursday with four anticipated quarterfinal matches.
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Each session will have two best-of-9 set games played.
In the afternoon session, Ryan Searle and Jonny Clayton face off, as they each look to become a semifinalist at the WC for the first time in their careers.
The second match of the afternoon is between the debutant Justin Hood and the legend, Gary Anderson.
To open the evening session, reigning champion Luke Littler will play Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski.
Then, to finish the day, 2024 champion Luke Humphries will face Gian van Veen in the main event of the day.
2026 PDC Darts World Championship schedule & scores
Here are the scores and schedule of play for the quarterfinals.
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Day 18 (afternoon session)
Matchup | Date | Time (local) | Score |
Ryan Searle vs. Jonny Clayton | Thurs., Jan. 1 | 12:45 p.m. | |
Gary Anderson vs. Justin Hood | Thurs., Jan. 1 | 2:15 p.m. |
Day 18 (evening session)
Matchup | Date | Time (local) | Score |
Luke Littler vs. Krzysztof Ratajski | Thurs., Jan. 1 | 7:15 p.m. | |
Luke Humphries vs. Gian van Veen | Thurs., Jan. 1 | 8:45 p.m. |
Bracket
Here is the bracket for the semifinal round.
*Updated as of the end of this day
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Searle/Clayton vs. Littler/Ratajski |
Anderson/Hood vs. Humphries/van Veen |

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