There is a good chance that around 1,000 fans per session will be allowed to attend the PDC World Darts Championship this year after Thursday's Tier announcement by the UK Government.
Regions in Tier 1 in the United Kingdom are where the infections are at their lowest also known as medium with risk still there but it will be like when the country first started to remove Lockdown restrictions.
This includes the rule of six, pubs and restaurants shutting at 11pm but with the added caveat of spectators being allowed at live events. This is the same with tier two but no household mixing is allowed.
But with Tier 3 being the only one which will not allowed live events, the announcement that London will be in Tier 2 gives the hope for the showpiece event to have fans.
In order to get fans admitted to the tournament, the PDC and Alexandra Palace are currently working in collaboration to set up a plan for safety rules.
Fans must still social distance and comply but compared to other sports, darts has experience of running these events already with events in Austria and Germany potentially providing a roadmap in terms of fans attending.
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of DartsNews.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy across professional darts coverage. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces, playing a central role in the development and daily operation of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has extensive experience in darts media and has been closely involved in coverage of the professional darts circuit for several years. Within the UK darts community, he is a recognised figure known for his consistent editorial output and ongoing reporting on major tournaments and developments across the PDC calendar.
In his current role, Samuel works closely with editors and writers to ensure content meets clear journalistic standards, with a focus on source verification, editorial consistency, and timely updates when new, confirmed information becomes available.