Darts WC - Ally Pally - 10 Dec - Evening Session

Darts World Championship 2026/27 Day 1 Evening Session at Alexandra Palace

The Evening Session on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 20:00 marks the start of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Four first-round matches open the tournament, setting the tone for the weeks ahead.

Opening night at Ally Pally: atmosphere and scale

The 2026/27 edition introduces a major change with the move into the Great Hall, increasing capacity to over 5,000 fans per session. This means even more noise, more costumes and an even bigger stage from the very first night.

First-round action: unpredictability from the start

The opening session is rarely predictable. Established players, tour professionals and international qualifiers meet in the first round, creating potential for early surprises.

Why opening night is a must-experience session

For fans, this session captures everything the Ally Pally stands for: energy, anticipation and the start of the festive darts season.