The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is the premier organisation for the world’s best darts players. The very best throw 180s and hit their doubles with regularity on the biggest stages around the world right here. While there might not be a lot of competitions right here in Australia, we can watch all the action via Fox Sports with our very own Simon Whitlock often progressing to the business end of tournaments.
How to watch PDC Darts live in Australia
The Professional Darts Corporation is a United Kingdom based organization that holds several championship competitions annually, including the annual PDC World Darts Championship, the World Grand Prix, the World Matchplay, the UK Open, Premier League, and Grand Slam.
The PDC Championship and its other formats are being televised live in Australia exclusively by Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports. The coverage will include live sessions of either the event’s of that day or night, with the specific broadcast times generally announced a few weeks before the tournament is to be played. The events are carried by the FOX Sports channel, and many are available to watch later on-demand.
| Provider | PDC World Darts | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | LIVE coverage of select sessions (see fixtures) | Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel/Telstra | LIVE coverage of select sessions (see fixtures) | Yes – Foxtel Go app |
| Foxtel Now | LIVE coverage of select sessions (see fixtures) | Yes – 10 day Free trial |
| Free to Air | None | N/A |
Fortunately, in addition to having live coverage of PDC World Darts, both Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports currently offers new subscribers a free trial. Foxtel Now’s free trial is good for 10 days, and is available to use with a plethora of devices.
Stream PDC Darts with Kayo Sports
With Kayo you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream PDC Darts to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide a condensed match recap after the play has concluded. Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers, and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.
Best of all, Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to check out Kayo, simply choose between the One or Basic plans.
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Watch PDC Darts online with Foxtel Now
One option to watch all the available PDC Darts tournaments is with Foxtel or Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack. That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including PDC Darts and the other leagues, matches and events taking place for that month.
To start you can check it out with a 10-day free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team. In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sports using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.
Streaming Devices for PDC Darts
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching darts on your home TV or mobile. This way you’ll be able to watch your favourites in the PDC world darts championship like Gary Anderson, Ross Smith and Dave Chisnall compete for various sets of prize money.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Hubbl: Yes – available on both the small device and Hubbl Glass
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
