Darts referees can only tell players two things mid-match – some questions can’t be answered
Darts referees can only tell players two things mid-match – some questions can’t be answered
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Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen are gearing up for the World Darts Championship final and there will be plenty of new darts fans tuning into the action. The World Championship is the highlight of the darting year and all eyes will be on Alexandra Palace as a new champion is crowned. Darts prodigy Littler, 17, has reached back-to-back finals after his impressive 6-1 win over the popular Stephen Bunting on Thursday.
'The Nuke' will square off against three-time champion Van Gerwen, who advanced to the final after he defeated Chris Dobey by the same scoreline. The final promises fireworks as Littler and Van Gerwen have evenly split their last twelve matches, ramping up the anticipation for what's sure to be a thrilling encounter.
Darts has enjoyed a boom in popularity in recent years, meaning there is always plenty of new eyes on the sport throughout the tournament. However, a discussion between two referees has shed light on an unusual rule that many ardent fans might not be aware of.
A debate was sparked when a spectator questioned whether referees can inform players of their remaining score. Darts official Owen Binks clarified in a post on X: "The rule is, and has been for as long as I can remember, we can tell a player what has been scored and what is remaining at any point.".
This clarification arose after a competitor spoke to PDC announcer Kirk Bevins mid-match. Providing more details to Binks' clarification, Bevins commented: "And I'll add that sometimes a player will throw two darts and then ask 'Can I leave a finish? '. This question is not allowed to be answered (as, of course, you know).".
