The post Christmas schedule for the 2021/22 PDC
World Darts Championship has been confirmed with the third round set to begin on Monday December 27.
The remaining 32 players will continue their hunt for the Sid Waddell Trophy when the tournament resumes after Christmas.
The first day back will see reigning champion, Gerwyn Price continue his title defence, while Jonny Clayton, the most successful player on the tour this year will also be involved.
Three-time champion and fellow former winner, Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright are also involved with Gary Anderson facing Ian White also among the ties in the current confirmed schedule.
PDC World Darts Championship
Schedule of Play
Monday December 27
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round
Ross Smith v Dirk Van Duijvenbode
Michael Smith v William O'Connor
Florian Hempel v Raymond Smith
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round
James Wade v Vincent Van der Voort
Gerwyn Price v Kim Huybrechts
Jonny Clayton v Gabriel Clemens
Tuesday December 28
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round
Steve Lennon v Mervyn King
Ryan Searle v Danny Noppert
Joe Cullen v Martijn Kleermaker
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Third Round
Rob Cross v Daryl Gurney
Peter Wright v Damon Heta
Michael van Gerwen v Chris Dobey
Wednesday December 29
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Third Round
Jose De Sousa v Alan Soutar
Dave Chisnall v Luke Humphries
Nathan Aspinall v Callan Rydz
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
1x Third Round, 2x Fourth Round
Gary Anderson v Ian White
Thursday December 30
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
3x Fourth Round
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
3x Fourth Round
Saturday January 1
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals
Evening Session (1930 GMT)
2x Quarter-Finals
Sunday January 2 (1930 GMT)
2x Semi-Finals
Monday January 3 (2000 GMT)
Final