Announcements

SPECTATORS will be allowed into the William Hill World Darts Championship which with feature St Helens darters Michael Smith, Stephen Bunting and Dave Chisnall when it kicks off on December 15.

But as all matters this year – the impact of Covid regulations will mean it will be different sort of party atmosphere at Alexandra Palace.

There will be no singing allowed and none of the traditionally outrageous Ally Pally fancy dress costumes, although Christmas jumpers are permitted.

Although 1,000 fans will be allowed inside the arena – the first PDC event in the UK to feature a live crowd since March – there will be strict social distancing rules in place throughout the venue.

Fans from the UK in Tier 1 or Tier 2 areas will be able to book a table of four seats, with a table required to consist of one household or support bubble.

Spectators will be required to arrive at specified times while food and drink will be served directly to tables and booked via a dedicated App.

All ticket buyers and fans will be required to confirm that they understand and will abide by the specific procedures and regulations for the event which have been confirmed in accordance with the UK Government's 'Stage Five - return to competition for elite sport' guidance which covers the safe return of spectators, as well as satisfying the requirements of the local licensing authority, the London Borough of Haringey.

The William Hill World Darts Championship will take place from December 15-January 3 at London's Alexandra Palace, featuring 96 players competing across 16 days of action.

Tickets go on General sale on Friday, December 4.