r/Darts • • 6h ago

Discussion Thread 2026 Players Championships - Event 31, 28 October - Discussion Thread Spoiler

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Players Championship 31
Leicester Arena
Event 31, 28 October

Where to Watch + Time - Play will commence at 1300 CET (1200 GMT) on each day, and coverage from four boards in each event will be streamed on PDCTV and across bookmakers' websites worldwide, with German commentary provided on Streaming Board One (please do not ask for illegal streams or provide links in the discussion thread)
Other ways to follow along:
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• Entries + DartConnect + Wikipedia + PDC Live Order of Merit + PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit

Race for the Players Championship Finals Order of Merit

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Abuse of any player, referee, commentator or specific individual will not be tolerated and bans will be given out. Keep it civil!

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Tour Card Holders Absent: Jonny Clayton, Yorick Hofkens, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Martin Lukeman, Rob Cross, Kai Gotthardt, Josh Rock, Rusty-Jake Rodriguez, Ryan Joyce, Pascal Rupprecht, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, Ryan Searle, Gary Anderson, Luke Woodhouse, Ross Smith, Gian van Veen (PC32).

Non-Tour Card Holders Competing: Henry Coates, Joe Hunt, Tommy Morris, Daniel Klose, Tommy Lishman, Steve Lennon, Patrik Williams, Nathan Potter, Martijn Dragt, Kevin Burness, Scott Waites, Lewis Pride, Gilbert van der Meijden, James Beeton, Stef Kosters, Levy Frauenfelder, Dan Hands, Ben Townley (PC32).


r/Darts • • 3h ago

Harrows October Launch!!!

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Introducing the Harrows October 2026 Launch. Let us know your thoughts!!!


r/Darts • • 8h ago

180! (pic) Relief

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This was my 3rd 180 ever, but it’s been about a year since the last one. Here’s hoping this will make me more relaxed since I’m no longer chasing it!


r/Darts • • 1h ago

Launch Day Q&A!!!

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r/Darts • • 3h ago

180! (pic) First 180 ever... while on the phone

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So this happened.

I was on the phone with a friend, just throwing without really thinking, and boom, my first 180.
Pretty sure it was total luck. I've been throwing a lot more lately, but consistency isn't really a thing yet.
Still taking it though.

Call your friends & keep trowing!
Gl everybody!!


r/Darts • • 2h ago

NDD (New Darts Day) New Target Darts.

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Picked up the Target Paige Pauling darts. Changed the points to 30mm swiss nanos and the flights to LStyle standard L1 and 290 shafts.


r/Darts • • 6h ago

PDC-related "He started the season with a 65 average!" – Martin Schindler's remarkable rise to historic European Championship final sparks belief in a new German darts era

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Martin Schindler has gone from almost missing the European Championship to reaching the first televised PDC major final in German darts history, having struggled badly with confidence and his throwing action for much of 2026.

There's been plenty of discussion around his work with mental coach Johannes Lipsius, and the improvement in Dortmund was striking, particularly his doubling against Jonny Clayton.

The question now is whether Schindler can finally start producing those performances consistently away from German-speaking crowds. With the Grand Slam and World Championship approaching, could this be the breakthrough that takes him into regular contention for major titles?


r/Darts • • 1h ago

NDD (New Darts Day) GVV X MAX no gvv fusions

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Just bought new darts at the shop.
However i got blank fusions instead of GVV fusions
All the boxes at the shop had blank fusions.
What should I do?


r/Darts • • 5h ago

Discussion Ladies! Does your period affect your darts?

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I've been playing absolutely awful these past few days and kind of realised that it could be my period and I'd be interested to see if it affects anyone else?


r/Darts • • 42m ago

Help! What should I buy? Can someone recommend me Dart Pins

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Sooo one of my friends was going to dispose of his old dart board and I happened to be there, so he just gave it to me instead but without them dart pins.

I dont know anything about darts and all yet im interested because its fascinating how they play it, hitting the mark, the concentration, the fluidity of each throwing techniques to aggressiveness and the count down scoring something.

Can someone of you gentlemen of marksmanship have any recommendations about pins for beginners?

Thank you


r/Darts • • 10h ago

Luke woodhouse v3

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r/Darts • • 16h ago

180! (pic) First one!

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Had to double check with my board but I think it counts!


r/Darts • • 8h ago

New darts on route

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Can’t wait to give them a throw


r/Darts • • 20h ago

NDD (New Darts Day) These darts are🔥😎

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• UNICORN Gary Anderson Phase 6 Noir - 25g
• BULL'S GP3 Dart Point Silver (38mm)
• L-Style Locked Straight Clear Black Shafts (190)
• L-Style L3 Shape JON Light League Black Flights
• L-Style Premium Metal Champagne Ring Silver


r/Darts • • 8h ago

Help! What darts are these? Can someone help me identify these darts

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Bought them a long time ago and just started throwing with them again but can’t find them anywhere


r/Darts • • 8h ago

NBD (New Board or setup Day) Winmau blade 360 -amazon

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Anyone looking for a blade 360? Just got my replacement on amazon for £55! On offer with promo code Bargain


r/Darts • • 21h ago

4 Months In

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Lorraine Winstanley G2s are awesome.

26th 180 since I started playing in April.


r/Darts • • 9h ago

Help! What should I buy? Home scoring system advice.

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Can everyone advise on the best and most reliable web cams and cables for building a home auto scoring system? 180


r/Darts • • 1d ago

180! (pic) 180 after a 3 months draught

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thank god, i actually had lost hope


r/Darts • • 20h ago

Discussion Am I crazy?

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I was using 40mm points on my darts and was finding myself incredibly inconsistent but as soon as I switch em back to 26mm I am throwing great again but everyone i know tells me the longer the point the better. (Also can I get a rate on my darts)


r/Darts • • 23h ago

PDC-related Early look at the 2026/27 PaddyPower World Championship Title Odds

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r/Darts • • 23h ago

Minneapolis Tournaments

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Anyone know of any LOD or singles tournaments in the Minneapolis area in the next couple of weeks? I’ll be in town visiting. Either soft or steel tip is fine. I’m up for driving anywhere within about 30 minutes of the city.


r/Darts • • 1d ago

Looking for something Similar with Swiss/switch/quick points..

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I know I have the option of getting them converted but was checking for any recommendation's before I go through that Process. Thanks!


r/Darts • • 22h ago

Help! What should I buy? Which dartboard would you recommend?

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I've been playing on my single core for roughly a year, with damaging points and smooth ones and it's in kinda bad condition rn, I've been rotating when the 20 segment starts to look used and now I have some segments that don't hold too good, so for durability I've been recommended Sam 4 and target Tor. What are your takes and experiences?


r/Darts • • 19h ago

Discussion Surround muffle Sound!

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Hey guys,

I bought a Karella Silencer and mounted it behind my KOTO BlackLabel Board everything perfect. Nobody hears something anymore.

The weird problem is now when I put my Surround also from KOTO on it the sound is very weirdly muffled.

KOTO Board is 45,5cm KOTO Surround innerdiameter 44,5 (KOTO says 45,5cm)

The surround sits very tight on the board. I have to put a bit pressure on it, that it fits on the board.What can I do? I think that’s why the sound is so muffled.