How do you qualify for the Darts World Championship?

 Darts World Championship?

Qualifying for the Darts World Championship, held annually in December, has two main routes: ranking and qualifying events. Here's a breakdown of both:

Ranking:

• PDC Order of Merit: The top 32 players on the PDC Order of Merit, based on prize money won over the past two years, automatically qualify for the World Championship. They get seeded and enter in the second round.
• Pro Tour Order of Merit: The next 32 players from the Pro Tour Order of Merit, who haven't already qualified through the top 32, also get a spot.
• International Qualifiers: Another 32 players qualify through various international qualifying events held throughout the year. These events are open to players from specific regions like Europe, North America, or Asia.

Qualifying events:

• PDC Qualifying School: Two Qualifying Schools are held, one in the UK and one in Europe. They offer a limited number of PDC Tour Cards, which guarantee entry into the Pro Tour and give players a chance to climb the rankings and potentially qualify for the World Championship through the Pro Tour Order of Merit.
• Other qualifying events: Additional smaller qualifying events, like the Win mau Challenge Tour and Development Tour, offer limited spots for the Final Stage of Qualifying School or direct World Championship qualification for top performers.

Here are some additional details:

• Players who lose their PDC Tour Card at the end of the year but were previously qualified still get a bye to the final stage of Qualifying School.
• The specific number of qualifying spots may vary slightly from year to year.