The World Darts Championship final sees Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith clash at Alexandra Palace.
Van Gerwen is looking to pick up his fourth championship, whereas Smith will be yearning for his maiden title. The former eased past Dimitri Van den Bergh on Monday, with a 6-0 victory. Smith faced more of a challenge in Gabriel Clemens, winning 6-2 and hitting 19 180s.
Since 2020, van Gerwen has beaten Smith seven times, with Smith picking up six wins - so it's been pretty tight between the pair. In televised major finals, van Gerwen is 2-1 up, but 'Bully Boy' was victorious last time they met in a final, at the 2022 US Darts Masters in Madison Square Garden.
What time does the match start?
Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith will start at roughly 8pm on Tuesday, January 3rd at Alexandra Palace in London.
What TV channel is it on?
The final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Darts from 7.45pm. The event will run until 11pm.
You can sign up for a NOW TV Sky Sports package here. This starts at £11.98 for a day package.
How much prize money is up for grabs?
The full purse for the championship is £2,500,000, and is divvied out between the successful players. The winner will receive a huge chunk of that purse with £500,000.
Here's the full breakdown.
- Win - £500,000
- Runner up - £200,000
- Semi-final - £100,000
- Quarter-final - £50,000
- Last 16 - £35,000
- Third round - £25,000
- Second round - £15,000
- First round - £7,500
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