2024 World Senior Darts Championship schedule: Info with Phil Taylor in action
DARTS fans can rejoice now that the World Senior Darts Championships are BACK, but the run of English legend Phil Taylor has come to a premature end.
Taylor, 63, retired in November 2023 as the most successful player in the history of the sport.
He explained: “It's hard work now at my age. My grandson Matthew doesn't want me to retire. He wants me to go on forever.
However, Taylor revealed he wants to continue competing for another 12 months as he plans to embark on an Elton John-style Farewell Tour.
And the darts sensation was hoping to secure the Senior World Championship as his 46-year career draws to a close.
But Taylor embarrassingly crashed on the first lap due to Manfred Bilderl.
What is the schedule of the World Senior Darts Championship?
Thursday February 15
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
First round
Scott Mitchell 3-1 Matt Clark
David Cameron 1-3 Jim Long
Trina Gulliver 1-3 John Henderson
Terry Jenkins 1-3 Paul Hogan
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Lisa Ashton 3-2Mike Huntley
Neil Duff 3-2 Richard-Eirig Rowlands
Glen Durrant 2-3 Mark Dudbridge
Kevin Painter 3-2 Jim McEwan
Friday February 16
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Martin Adams 3-2 Deta Hedman
Robert Thornton 3-1 Martyn Turner
Keith Deller (15) 1-3 Richie Burnett
Tony O'Shea (16) WO Andy Hamilton
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Leonard Gates 1-3 Colin McGarry
Darryl Fitton 1-3 Chris Mason
Phil Taylor 2-3 Manfred Bilderl
Richie Howson 3-0 John Part
Saturday February 17
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Second round
Saturday February 17
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Second round
Sunday February 18
Afternoon session (from 1 p.m.)
Quarter final
Evening session (from 7 p.m.)
Semi-finals
Last
When are the 2024 World Senior Darts Championships?
The World Darts Championship for Seniors starts Thursday February 15.
And it will end Sunday February 18.
Circus Tavern in Purfleet is the allocated arena for this tournament and can accommodate approximately 1,100 fans.
32 senior darts players will compete for the prestigious title.
How can I watch the 2024 World Senior Darts Championships?
The 2024 World Senior Darts Championships will be streamed live for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
Alternatively, fans can tune in to the action on the BBC Sport website.
What is the prize money for the 2024 World Senior Darts Championships?
Below is how the prize money for this year's competition will be distributed:
- Winner – £30,000
- Second place – £13,000
- Losers semi-final – £4,500
- Losers quarter finals – £2,000
- Losers Last 16 – £1,000
- Losers last 32 – £750