Defending champion Michael Smith, Fallon Sherrock, Michael van Gerwen and man of the moment Luke Humphries learn first-round opponents; we’re back for the World Darts Championship from December 15, 2023 to January 3, 2024 – live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 27/11/23 4:59pm
Michael Smith will begin the defence of his World Darts Championship title against Kevin Doets or Stowe Buntz, while Fallon Sherrock will have to get past Jermaine Wattimena before a potential meeting with Martin Schindler.
Three-time winner Michael van Gerwen will take on Ireland’s Keane Barry or Filipino thrower Reynaldo Rivera, while Gerwyn Price faces Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk.
Luke Humphries, who is the recent winner of the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals, has been drawn to face Lee Evans or Sandro Eric Sosing.
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The World Darts Championship starts on Friday, December 15 – live on Sky Sports!
The sport’s biggest event will be held from December 15, 2023 to January 3, 2024 as 96 players compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize money at Alexandra Palace.
You can watch all the action live on our dedicated Sky Sports Darts channel.
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