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World Seniors Darts Championship Information
Step into the exciting world of World Seniors Darts Championship with our detailed betting guide. Indulge in expert insights on event favourites, schedules, and formats while discovering how to enrich your betting experience. This article is a must-read for darts enthusiasts and bettors looking to deepen their understanding of the tournament and identify valuable betting opportunities.
Master Your Darts Game: Ultimate Guide to World Seniors Darts Championship Betting!
This article is dedicated to the World Seniors Darts Championship, we will give you a preview of the event, pointers on where to go to find the World Seniors Darts Championship predictions plus we look at the leading contenders for the title.
World Seniors Darts Championship Blog Content
World Seniors Darts Championship Preview
What is the World Seniors Darts Championship?
The World Seniors Darts Championship is a tournament organised by the World Seniors Darts Tour that made its debut in 2022 when Robert Thornton was the first winner, the tournament features some of the legends of darts who will compete against each other over four days to be crowned champion.
The tournament is open to only players who are aged fifty or older, John Lowe was the oldest player in 2022 at seventy-five years of age, If you are planning on watching it in person, then be quick to get your world seniors darts championship tickets.
Is the World Seniors Darts Championship Live on TV?
The BBC secured the rights to broadcast the tournament in 2022 with matches shown live on the BBC iPlayer for UK residents and will again broadcast the tournament this year across it's digital platforms.
How can I bet on the Darts?
For those of you who are new to darts betting then be sure to read our darts betting guide before even thinking about placing a bet. You can also read our best bookie for darts article which is great for finding the right bookmaker as it contains the latest bookie offers and promos which can help maximise your darts betting experience.
Who will win the World Seniors Darts Championship?
The OLBG darts tipsters will be predicting not only who will be the outright winner of the tournament but will also have tips on every match over the four days so head over to the world seniors darts championship tips to see they are backing.
If you don't want to go through each match looking for tips then why not head to our Best Darts Tipsters page to see what the tipsters who have made a profit on darts over the past year are backing in the tournament.
Who are the favourites to win the World Seniors Darts Championship?
The current World Seniors Champion is Scotland's John Henderson, Robert Thornton won the previous two World Seniors Darts Championship. We will have the World Seniors Darts betting nearer to the start of the tournament.
World Seniors Darts Championship Format
When is the World Seniors Darts Championship?
The World Seniors Darts Championship usually takes place between the 19th and 22nd February 2025.
Where is the World Seniors Darts Championship?
The World Seniors Darts Championship takes place at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, Essex. This venue has featured some great darts over the years, it hosted the PDC World Darts Championships from 1994 until 2007.
What is the World Seniors Darts Championship Format?
- First Round: Best of 5 Sets (5 Legs)
- Second Round: Best of 5 Sets (5 Legs)
- Quarter-Finals: Best of 5 Sets (5 Legs)
- Semi-Finals: Best of 5 Sets (5 Legs)
- Final: Best of 9 Sets (5 Legs)
World Seniors Darts Championship Schedule
First Round Matches (Thursday & Friday)
*Players (seeding)
Second Round Matches (Saturday)
Quarter-Finals (Sunday)
Semi-Finals (Sunday)
Final (Sunday)
Previous World Senior Darts Championship Winners
Who won the 2024 World Senior Darts Championship ?
Scotland's John Henderson won his first World Seniors title in 2024 defeating Northern Ireland's Colin McGarry 5-0 in the final.
Here's a table showing the previous World Seniors Darts Championship winners:
| Year | Champion | Runner Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Henderson | Colin McGarry | 5-0 |
| 2023 | Robert Thornton | Richie Howson | 5-2 |
| 2022 | Robert Thornton | Martin Adams | 5-1 |
Author and Contributor Information
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Matthew Edgar, born on August 28, 1986, is an English professional darts player currently targeting the WDF World championships at Lakeside in December 2024 and commentating on Darts for Sky Sports. Known for his practice sessions with former world championship runner-up Kevin Painter, Edgar began his sports career as a coach for Northampton Town before shifting to darts. Prior to his darts career, he trained in mixed martial arts and was a professional wrestler. Edgar also hosts a dedicated darts YouTube channel, "Edgar TV," where he interacts with followers and shares his professional competition experiences.
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