The most eagerly awaited ticket sale for Ally Pally is now open. The PDC has launched the General Ballot for tickets to the 2026/27 PDC World Championship, with a short registration period and several rules to be aware of before trying your luck.
The process is simple: this isn’t a traditional first-come, first-served sale. Fans submit an application, choose their preferred sessions, then wait for the result of the draw. For a tournament where demand skyrockets every year, this system has become almost as important as the sporting calendar itself.
The General Ballot opens up a real opportunity for Ally Pally
According to the PDC’s official announcement, the ballot relates to the 2026/27 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace in London over the festive period. The announced window runs from 11 December 2026 to 4 January 2027.
The key point to bear in mind – especially for French-speaking fans planning to travel to London – is the timing. The ballot is already open and will close on Monday 14 September at 23:59 BST – which is late on Monday night into Tuesday morning for some European viewers. So there isn’t much time to hesitate.
Practical rules for the ballot
The PDC emphasises one important detail: entering early gives no advantage. All valid applications submitted during the window will have an equal chance of being selected. It’s worth bearing this in mind, as the hype surrounding Ally Pally often pushes fans to act in a rush.
| Event | 2026/27 PDC World Championship |
| Venue | Alexandra Palace, London |
| Tournament dates | 11 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 |
| Entry deadline | Monday 14 September, 23:59 BST |
| Available sessions | Up to two sessions |
| Maximum per session | Six tickets |
| Ballot results | Week of Monday 21 September |
Each applicant may apply for tickets for up to two sessions. If the application is successful, the stated limit is six tickets per session. Accessible tickets are also allocated via this scheme, with the option of a free companion ticket where necessary.
Why this announcement matters now
This ballot follows the period reserved for PDCTV annual members. In other words: we are now entering the phase where the wider public can actually secure their places. For the PDC World Championship, this is rarely just a logistical detail. The venue, the evening sessions, and the dates around Christmas and New Year are all part of the Ally Pally experience.
On the sporting front, the tournament is already beginning to take shape bit by bit. International qualifying is progressing, as we’ve seen with Ben Robb’s return to Ally Pally, but ticket sales tell the other side of the story: fan demand remains massive, and the PDC is adjusting its process to cope with this pressure.
What fans need to do
For those aiming for a specific session, the priority is to submit their application before the deadline. You need to choose your sessions, check travel arrangements and bear in mind that the result won’t be announced straight away. The PDC has announced that applicants will be notified during the week of Monday 21 September.
It’s not yet time to talk about the final draw or match-ups. Right now, we’re talking about access to the event. And for a PDC World Championship at Ally Pally, that’s more than enough to make it news worth covering straight away.
