Arrows are buzzing, Alexandra Palace is raging: the Darts World Cup is a huge spectacle every year. In addition to a lot of alcohol – among the spectators – a large amount of prize money also flows to the professionals.
It started on December 15th and the finale is on January 3rd, 2025. For the first time, six German players are starting. The highest hopes lie with Martin Schindlerwho has already won two important tournaments this year. But also from Clemens Gabriel2023 World Cup semi-finalist, much is expected. Can also be a surprise Ricardo Pietreczko worry, who failed at the last World Cup due to eventual winner Luke Humphries. For Florian Hempel, Niko Springer and Kai Gotthardt it will be about being there and taking the mood with you.
Gotthardt surprised in his first round game and beat the Scot Alan Soutar 3-1 after coming from leg down. Waited for him Stephen Buntingworld number 18, against whom he lost 1:3. Celebrated as expected Pietreczko a safe opening win against the Chinese Xiaochen Zong and has to face against Gian van Veen ran.
On Thursday, December 19th, it was a bad day for the German players. First failed Clemens Gabriel Surprisingly to Robert Owen with 1:3 sets, and as expected it was over in the evening Niko Springerwho lost to last year’s semifinalist Scott Williams. On December 22nd it was over for the German number 1. Martin Schindler had huge problems on the doubles field, only hitting three of his 22 attempts and losing 0-3 against Callan Rydz.
Florian Hempel had the opportunity to equalize in the deciding set in a crazy game against Northern Irishman Daryl Gurney. But he narrowly missed the double.
Ricardo Pietreczko was the last German to lose in the round of 16. In the third round he clearly defeated “Deutschland-Schreck” Scott Williams 4-1 and had no chance against number 12 seed Nathan Aspinall.
:Pikachu’s crashing arrows
Ricardo Pietreczko is the best German at the Darts World Cup. He throws spectacular combinations and dreams of a New Year’s cracker against Luke Littler.
Game plan and mode at the Darts World Cup 2025
In the first two rounds, the winner must win three sets to win the match. A set consists of three legs, in each leg the players have to throw from 501 to 0 points. The last arrow must land in a double square for the leg to be won.
From the third round onwards, the “best-of-seven” mode applies, which means that the first player to win four sets advances to the next round. In the quarter-finals you have to win five sets to advance, in the semi-finals it is played best-of-eleven. In the final, the first player to win seven sets wins.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- 1.45 p.m.: Chris Dobey (England) vs. Gerwyn Price (Wales), Sports1 and Dazn
- 3:45 p.m.: Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands) vs. Callan Rydz (England), Sports1 and Dazn
- 8.15 p.m.: Peter Wright (Scotland) vs. Stephen Bunting (England), Sports1 and Dazn
- 10:15 p.m.: Luke Littler (England) vs. Nathan Aspinall (England), Sports1 and Dazn
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- 8 p.m.: 2 x semi-finals, Sports1 and Dazn
Friday, January 3, 2025
- 9 p.m.: Final, Sports1 and Dazn
Darts World Cup 2025: German game plan
As usual, the first and second rounds of the World Championship started at the same time. The first highlight went to defending champion Luke Humphries, who ended the first night session.
There are two different sessions until the quarterfinals. One starts at 1:30 p.m., the second at 8 p.m.
Darts World Cup: Results of the Germans – 3rd round
- Mon, December 30th: Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Nathan Aspinall (England) 0:4
Darts World Cup: Results of the Germans – 3rd round
- Sat, December 28th: Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Scott Williams (England) 4:1
Darts World Cup: Results of the Germans – 2nd round
- Thu, December 19th: Gabriel Clemens vs. Robert Owen (Wales) 1:3
- Fri, December 20th: Kai Gotthardt vs. Stephen Bunting (England) 1:3
- Sun, December 22nd: Martin Schindler vs. Callan Rydz (England) 0:3
- Mon, December 23rd: Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Gian van Veen (Netherlands) 3:1
- Mon, December 23rd: Florian Hempel vs. Daryl Gurney (Northern Ireland) 2:3
Darts World Cup: Results of the Germans – 1st round
- Mon, December 16th: Kai Gotthardt vs. Alan Soutar (Scotland) 3:1
- Tue, December 17th: Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Xiaochen Zong (China) 3:0
- Thu, December 19th: Niko Springer vs. Scott Williams (England) 1:3
- Fri, December 20th: Florian Hempel vs. Jeffrey de Zwaan (Netherlands) 3:1
:“I’ve already beaten them all”
From December 15th, six German players will take part in the Darts World Cup – more than ever before. Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko are aiming to be the world’s best, while two colleagues are about to make their premiere in “Ally Pally”. A short introduction.
Prize money distribution at a glance
In total, around 2.5 million pounds (almost three million euros) will be paid out at the tournament. This means that the prize money remains unchanged compared to the previous year.
- Winner: 500,000 British pounds (approx. 580,000 euros)
- Finalist: 200,000 British pounds (around 230,000 euros)
- Semi-final: 100,000 British pounds (approx. 115,000 euros)
- Quarterfinals: 50,000 British pounds (approx. 58,000 euros)
- 4th round: 35,000 British pounds (approx. 40,000 euros)
- 3rd round: 25,000 British pounds (approx. 30,000 euros)
- 2nd round: 15,000 British pounds (approx. 18,000 euros)
- 1st round: 7,500 British pounds (approx. 9,000 euros)
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