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Darts Championship Heats Up: Round 2 Begins!
20 Dec
Summary
- Second round of the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship commences today.
- A player received a bye to the third round due to a drug test failure.
- Exciting matchups feature fan favorites and former champions.
The 2026 PDC Darts World Championship is now underway with the commencement of its second round, featuring a substantial slate of 32 matches. This pivotal stage of the tournament brings forth compelling matchups.
Notably, the draw saw an unusual development where Jonny Clayton received a bye directly to the third round. This occurred after Dom Taylor was disqualified from the tournament following a failed drug test. The second round is scheduled to include several high-profile contests.
Fans can anticipate watching top players such as Michael Smith, Chris Dobey, and Stephen Bunting in action. The day's schedule also highlights intriguing clashes, including Andreas Harrysson versus Motomu Sakai, and Ricardo Pietreczko of Germany facing Dave Chisnall.
