The PDC World Darts Championship 2026 is heating up, and we're bringing you all the action LIVE! But first, a dramatic comeback story:
Ratajski's Remarkable Rally
Krzysztof Ratajski pulled off an extraordinary comeback, winning 4-3 against Wesley Plaisier after being down 3-1. Ratajski, the Polish player, showed nerves of steel, hitting D7 to take the lead and then sealing the victory with a stunning D16 finish. It was a tense battle, with both players missing crucial doubles, but Ratajski's experience shone through.
But here's where it gets controversial: Ratajski's win raises questions about the tournament's seeding system. Is it time for a shake-up?
Moving on to today's matches, we have Luke Woodhouse, the 25th seed, facing off against Andrew 'Goldfinger' Gilding. Gilding, a former UK Open champion, has been quietly impressive, boasting the sixth-best average across the first two rounds. He's already eliminated a seed, Chris Dobey, and is looking to do it again.
Woodhouse, on the other hand, is making steady progress, reaching the last 32 with relative ease. Laura Turner, ex-Women's World Championship quarter-finalist, notes Woodhouse's consistent improvement, highlighting his seeding and Euro Tour final appearance.
The winner of this match will face Krzysztof Ratajski in the fourth round, with a potential quarter-final against Luke Littler on the cards.
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, scores, and results from the third round. And don't forget, the winner of this tournament will walk away with a cool £1 million! Who will it be? Let us know your predictions in the comments!
