Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)

http://www.pdc.tv
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Professional Darts Corporation, also known as PDC, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1992, with approximately 50 employees, it reported $82.9M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in bar sports, operating as a body for professional darts and offering around £7 million prize money each year.

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1992

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United Kingdom

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Bar sports

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Privately Owned

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The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) announced a new broadcast agreement with ESPN on June 25, 2026, to show five of the sport's biggest events, including the World Darts Championship, World Matchplay, Grand Slam of Darts, and World Grand Prix, live across ESPN2 and ESPN+ in the United States. This news followed player Gary Anderson's criticism on June 14, 2026, when he labelled the new Blade X dartboard, used at the World Cup of Darts, "absolutely rank." Manufacturer Winmau had extended its partnership with the PDC for 10 years in January, announcing the Blade X dartboard would be featured on the main stage. Previously, on May 28, 2026, BetMGM renewed its multi-year title sponsorship of the PDC Premier League Darts. Two days earlier, on May 26, 2026, Greentube-owned online gaming brand StarGames extended its partnership with the PDC, securing branding rights for the 2026 European Championship, which takes place from October 22-25 at Dortmund's Westfalenhalle.

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Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) offers 15 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)'s product portfolio comprises of bar sports and media and TV services.

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Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)'s revenues were less than $100M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is darts. For full access to Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jun

25th

2026

14:31

Events, B2B Tag

ESPN TO BROADCAST PDC EVENTS IN USA

The Professional Darts Corporation is delighted to announce a new broadcast agreement with ESPN, which will see five of the sport’s biggest events shown live across ESPN2 and ESPN+ in the United States. The agreement will provide American fans with extensive coverage of PDC Premier Events, including the World Darts Championship, World Matchplay, Grand Slam of Darts and the World Grand Prix.

Matchroom Sport

Jun

14th

2026

07:24

B2B Tag

Gary Anderson hits out during World Cup of Darts labelling move as 'absolutely rank'

Gary Anderson has hit out at the World Cup of Darts, labelling the move to use the new Blade X dartboard as "absolutely rank". In January, manufacturer Winmau extended its partnership with the PDC for another 10 years, announcing the new Blade X dartboard would be featured on the main stage.

GB News UK

May

28th

2026

18:00

Events, B2B Tag

BetMGM renews multi-year Premier League Darts sponsorship

BetMGM has renewed its sponsorship of the PDC Premier League Darts. This means the bookmaker will continue as the title sponsor of the sport's biggest roadshow event after signing a new multi-year deal. The BetMGM Premier League takes place from February to the end of May.

South Wales Argus

May

26th

2026

01:57

Events, B2B Tag

StarGames extends partnership with the PDC for 2026 European Championship

A match made in heaven continues: StarGames, darts and Dortmund reunite for the 2026 Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) European Championship at the iconic Westfalenhalle. The Greentube-owned online gaming brand has secured high-impact branding rights for the entire tournament, taking place from 22 to 25 October.

Greentube

May

15th

2026

12:30

B2B Tag

The Essex family named one of Britain's 'richest' in Sunday Times list

The father and son are famous for their sporting ventures and TV appearances An Essex duo have been named among the county's richest people in the latest Sunday Times list - and they're quite the household name.

EssexLive

May

15th

2026

06:25

Capital Investment, Business Expansion, B2B Tag

Essex's Eddie Hearn and Barry on Sunday Times 2026 Rich List

The pair have become quite the iconic duo within the sporting industry and have now appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026. They placed sixth across East Anglia and second in Essex, with an estimated wealth of £1.035bn.

Chelmsford Times

May

12th

2026

00:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

PDC hires Sporting Group International to find ‘Big Fish’ checkout sponsor

The Professional Darts Corporation has appointed Birmingham-based Sporting Group International to secure an official sponsor for the 'Big Fish' 170 checkout, the highest finish in darts. The 'Big Fish' is the nickname for when a player wins a leg by hitting triple 20, triple 20 and bullseye.

Insider Media

May

11th

2026

07:08

B2B Tag

Darts: PDC aims to reel in Big Fish sponsor in multi-million-pound deal

Darts chiefs at the PDC are seeking a multi-million-pound deal to sponsor one of the game’s most iconic moments, the “Big Fish” checkout.

One News Page

May

11th

2026

07:08

B2B Tag

Darts: PDC aims to reel in Big Fish sponsor in multi-million-pound deal

Darts chiefs at the PDC are seeking a multi-million-pound deal to sponsor one of the game’s most iconic moments, the “Big Fish” checkout. The contract will guarantee a brand exposure every time someone makes a 170 checkout – the highest possible, comprising two treble 20s followed by a bullseye – at all Professional Darts Corporation events in the UK and overseas, including the flagship World Championships at Alexandra Palace.

City AM

May

10th

2026

01:59

B2B Tag

Hunt Enjoying The Best Of Multiple Darts Worlds

ONE player who is loving life on the PDC circuit right now is Joe Hunt, who is effectively thriving in what could be described as having the best of all darts worlds. The Portsmouth man is riding high at the top of the PDC Challenge Tour thanks to his breath-taking performances so far this year.

Darts World

Apr

27th

2026

16:15

B2B Tag

Beau Greaves becomes first woman to win PDC ranking title

Beau Greaves has made darts history by becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking title. The 22-year-old beat three former world champions at the Players Championship 11 in Milton Keynes, seeing off Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith.

Independent

Mar

23rd

2026

05:08

B2B Tag

Belgium’s VTM secures PDC rights expansion from 2027

VTM, the Dutch-language broadcaster in Belgium, has expanded its rights package with the Professional Darts Corporation to cover all events from 2027. The new deal builds on the pair’s current agreement, struck in 2020, which sees VTM provide free-to-air coverage of PDC’s Premier Events, including the World Darts Championship and Premier League, as well as Belgian European Tour events.

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Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) sells broadcasting rights of its 14 darts competitions to 20 companies globally, covering 7 countries. Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)'s rights holders include Sky Group. Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) currently holds 13 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including darts.

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