World Darts Championship final EXACT time – what time is Van Gerwen vs Littler/Bunting and how many sets will be played?
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THE World Darts Championship final is now just around the corner - with Michael van Gerwen facing Luke Littler or Stephen Bunting in a MASSIVE game at Ally Pally showpiece on Friday night. Van Gerwen is hoping to end a SIX-year wait for a fourth world title while teenage sensation Littler is currently leading Bunting in the other semi-final.
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As well as winning the top prize in darts, there is also the small matter of prize money to be settled - with the winner getting a £500,000 cheque and £200,000 going to the runner-up. Van Gerwen was imperious in his semi-final win over Chris Dobey on Thursday night, rattling off a comfortable 6-1 in quick time.
![[Luke Littler is hoping to reach a second consecutive World Darts Championship final - and will want to go one better than last year]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Britain_Darts_Worlds_81650-e019ejpg-JS961137669.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The Dutchman was on the verge of tears and dropped the F-bomb as he spoke to Sky Sports after a thrilling win. Twenty days after the tournament began, the match everyone has been waiting for is here. The World Darts Championship final takes place on Friday, January 3.
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The match between Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler is set to begin at 8.30pm GMT. Sky Sports will begin their coverage at 8pm. SunSport will be LIVE blogging all the reaction from the semis plus all the build-up to the big match throughout the day. Plus all the action from the big match itself, of course.
While the early rounds were the best of five sets, the final is a marathon. The game will be played over the best of 13 sets - meaning the first player to win seven sits will take home the trophy and prize money. The amount of legs needed to win has not changed throughout the tournament and remains at three for the final.
