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Day 6 of the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship delivered tight matches, surprise winners and several players making their tournament debuts. Eight competitors advanced to the second round as the Alexandra Palace crowd watched a mix of veteran performances and fresh faces staking their claim.
Day 6 results and schedule — 2026 PDC Darts World Championship first round
Afternoon session results (Dec. 16)
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- Alan Soutar edged past Teemu Harju — 3-2.
- Justin Hood stunned Nick Kenny with a straight-sets win — 3-0.
- Scott Williams recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Paolo Nebrida.
- Chris Dobey beat Xiaochen Zong, securing a 3-1 result.
Evening session results (Dec. 16)
- Ricardo Pietreczko defeated Jose De Sousa 3-1.
- Danny Noppert overcame Jurjen van der Velde 3-1.
- Gerwyn Price opened his 2026 campaign with a 3-0 win over Adam Gawlas.
- Niko Springer beat Joe Comito 3-1, advancing to round two.
Breakdown of standout moments and debutants
The day featured several memorable storylines. Justin Hood and Teemu Harju made their first PDC World Championship appearances, and both showed they belong on the big stage. Harju pushed his opponent to the limit, while Hood produced a dominant, error-free performance.
Former semifinalists returned to action too. Scott Williams and Chris Dobey both progressed comfortably in the afternoon. Meanwhile, 2021 finalist Gerwyn Price made a statement in the evening session with a commanding display.
Niko Springer secured a second consecutive World Championship win after debuting last year, signaling growing confidence on the tour.
Updated second-round bracket — who they’ll face next
The following matchups reflect results through the end of Day 6. Pairings are listed by quarter of the draw.
Quarter 1: Top section matchups
- Luke Littler vs. Nathan Davies
- Steve Cullen vs. Mensur Suljović
- Mark Heta vs. Raymond van Barneveld / Bellmont
- Michael Smith vs. Nathan White
- Chris Dobey vs. Kevin Gilding
- Matt Woodhouse vs. Christian Hopp
- Gerwyn Price vs. Jermaine Plaisier
- James Joyce / Callum Bates vs. Krzysztof Ratajski / Toylo
Quarter 2: Mid-top draw
- Rob Bunting vs. Kunal Kumar
- Danny van Duijvenbode vs. Wayne Hurrell
- Patrick Schindler / Burton vs. Barry / Pusey
- Andrew Searle vs. Brendan Dolan
- Alan Clayton vs. Peter Taylor
- Michael Smith vs. Jeffrey Zonneveld
- Patrik Harrysson vs. Tricole / Sakai
- Chris Chisnall / Fallon Sherrock vs. Ricardo Pietreczko
Quarter 3: Mid-bottom section
- Luke Humphries vs. Lim
- Danny Nijman vs. Clemens
- James Aspinall / Ilagan vs. Mansell / Gates
- Ruben De Decker / Munyua vs. Doets / Dennant
- James Wade / Azemoto vs. Nathan Evans
- Manby vs. Campbell / Sevada
- Jeffrey van Veen vs. Alan Soutar
- Beveridge vs. Darius Razma
Quarter 4: Bottom section matchups
- Michael van Gerwen / Tatsunami vs. Keane O’Connor / Kciuk
- Wright vs. Jan Merk
- Anderson vs. Scott Scutt
- Wattimena / Grullich vs. Scott Williams
- Danny Noppert vs. Justin Hood
- Tata vs. Meikle / Salate
- Josh Rock / Nathan Hayter vs. Joe Comito
- Gurney / Greaves vs. Rydz / Kovacs
Key stats, talking points and viewing details
- Eight players moved on from Day 6 to join the second-round field.
- Several matches were decided in straight sets, while others went to deciding legs.
- Broadcast and streaming information remains available through official PDC partners and Peacock in select regions.
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