How to Watch World Cup of Darts 2025: Live stream, TV channel, schedule and prize money. The World Cup of Darts returns with its 15th edition from the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany, beginning Thursday, June 12.
Last year, reigning Premier League Darts champion Luke Humphries teamed with Michael Smith to guide England to their record-breaking fifth World Cup of Darts title.
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This time around, Humphries will team with rival and 2025 Premier League darts co-finalist Luke Littler to win the title for the second consecutive year in a row.
While England come in as the favorites, the Welsh team comprising of Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price are also strong contenders for winning this year’s World Cup of Darts. Netherlands who have had strong showings in the past will be affected by Michael van Gerwen pulling out from the tournament due to personal reasons.
The Sporting News has your full guide to the 2025 World Cup of Darts, including a full schedule, how to watch details and prize money as England aim to show just why they’re the defending champion of the world of darts.
When is the 2025 World Cup of Darts?
The 2025 World Cup of Darts takes place over four days from the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany, starting with the first round at 7:00 p.m. local time (CET) on Thursday, June 12, which will spillover to the next day on Friday, June 13, beginning with the afternoon session at 10:00 a.m. local time (CET).
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With the first round taking up the first two days of the tournament, Saturday, June 14 will see the second round take place from 11:00 a.m. local time (CET) onwards. Sunday, June 15 will be an action-packed day with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final all set to take place beginning at 11:00 a.m. local time (CET).
Here’s how those times translate for darts fans tuning in from Australia:
| Date | Stage | Start Time (CET) | AUS (AEST) |
| Friday, June 13 | First round (Group Stage) | 7:00 p.m. (Thursday) | 3:00 a.m. |
| Friday, June 13 | First round (Group Stage) | 10:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 14 | Second round (Last 16) | 11:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, June 15 | Quarterfinals Semifinals Final |
11:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
How to watch 2025 World Cup of Darts: TV channel, live stream
While the World Cup of Darts is one of the older events on the circuit, the PDC still have plenty of ways for fans across the globe to tune into the action.
Fans in Australia can watch the action on Kayo who are currently offering a FREE trial to new users.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $20 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Another option is to catch the action on PDC TV. As a PDC TV annual member, fans can enjoy perks like gaining access to PDC tickets before anyone else and more.
2025 World Cup of Darts prize money
There’s a healthy wedge of prize money on offer for the 40 competing nations in the tournament across four days.
The total fund remains the same from 2024 (A$931,752), with the winner set to pocket around a fifth of this amount at A$165,644.
- Winner – A$165,644
- Runner-up – A$103,528
- Semifinalists – A$62,116
- Quarterfinalists – A$41,411
- Last 16 (Round 2) – A$18,635
- Second in group (Round 1) – A$10,352
- Third in group (Round 1)- A$8,282
