The 501 Club World Darts Championship

The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship (2025/26 season) runs from 11 December 2025 to 3 January 2026 at Alexandra Palace in London. Individual afternoon and evening sessions take place throughout the festive period, culminating in the final on 3 January.

The tournament is staged at Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY. Most guests travel via Wood Green underground station or Alexandra Palace rail station, with shuttle buses and taxis commonly used for the final leg up to the Palace.

The 501 Club is a premium hospitality lounge at Ally Pally offering pre-session dining, a private hosted environment, and reserved seating for the live darts. Guests typically enjoy a two-course meal, complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks, and a dedicated entrance away from the main queues.

Standard tickets provide access to the main arena only, with food, drink, and seating allocated via the public ticketing system. 501 Club and VIP table packages add fast-track entry, lounge access, hosted private tables, inclusive drinks, and curated dining, creating a more comfortable, all-inclusive experience.

Most official hospitality providers offer an entry-level lounge package, a VIP table option in the heart of the arena, and private suites or boxes for larger groups. These typically include reserved seating, pre-session dining, and an open bar for beer, wine and soft drinks for the duration of play.

PDC ticket windows usually open to members first, followed by general sale, with hospitality allocations released alongside or shortly after. High-demand nights such as the opening session, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final often sell out months in advance, especially for VIP tables and prime hospitality lounges.

Yes, many hospitality partners offer private tables for up to 10 guests and private suites or boxes for larger corporate groups. These spaces are designed for client hosting, with dedicated hosts, extended drinks packages and options to tailor the schedule around business objectives.

The World Darts Championship is considered one of the most atmospheric corporate hospitality experiences in UK sport, especially during the festive period. Packages combine top-level sport, inclusive food and drink, and a relaxed environment ideal for entertaining clients, rewarding teams, or hosting end-of-year celebrations.

Hospitality areas at Ally Pally typically operate a smart casual or “no sportswear” dress guideline, with ripped jeans, football shirts and full fancy dress usually not permitted. Christmas jumpers and darts jerseys are often welcomed, but guests should check specific provider instructions before arrival.

Most 501 Club-style packages include a two-course or three-course pre-session meal in the hospitality lounge. Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks are usually served from arrival until the last dart is thrown, with options to upgrade menus or drinks for premium packages.

Hospitality lounges commonly open around two hours before the scheduled start of the afternoon or evening session. Arriving early allows time to enjoy the meal, bar and entertainment before moving through to reserved seats in time for the walk-ons and first arrows.

Fancy dress is a famous part of the Ally Pally atmosphere in the main arena, but it is often restricted or not permitted in hospitality lounges and suites. Guests can usually embrace the occasion with festive outfits or darts-themed attire within smart casual guidelines, while full costumes are best checked with the organiser in advance.