World Darts Championship final tiebreaker rules: When is sudden death played & how many legs do you have to win set by?
THE World Darts Championship final will take place TODAY – and a new champ will be crowned at Alexandra Palace.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler will be hoping for a fairytale ending to his remarkable story as he faces Luke Humphries for the huge £500k prize – but what happens if a tiebreaker is required?
16-year-old Luke Littler has made it to the final of the World Darts Championship after a spectacular runPA
When is a tiebreaker required in the World Darts Championship final and when is sudden death played?
The huge World Darts Championship final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will be best-of-13 sets.
This means that the first player to win seven sets will lift the prestigious Sid Waddell trophy.
Should the match reach 6-6, the final set will be a tie-breaker and must be won by two clear legs.
If the final set reaches 5-5 in legs, a sudden-death leg would be required – and the resulting winner would be crowned world champion.
What is the prize money at World Darts Championship?
Here is a full breakdown of the prize money up for grabs at the World Darts Championship:
Winner – £500,000 ($635,000)
Runner-up – £200,000 ($254,000)
Semi-final – £100,000 ($127,000)
Quarter-final – £50,000 ($63,500)
Fourth round – £35,000 ($44,500)
Third round – £25,000($31,800)
Second round – £15,000 ($19,000)
First round – £7,500 ($9,500)
Total – £2,500,000 ($3,200,000)
