how long does the darts final last

Most professional darts finals last around 60–90 minutes of actual playing time, but the full event (walk-ons, breaks, trophy, interviews) often runs closer to 2 hours and can stretch beyond that if it’s very close or goes to extra legs. For the PDC World Darts Championship final specifically, the format is first to 7 sets (best of 13 sets), which typically lands in that 1–2 hour window depending on how many sets and deciding legs are needed.

Basic timing

• A typical high‑level darts leg takes about 5–7 minutes, and finals use more legs and sets than earlier rounds, so they naturally run longer.

• Examples from major PDC finals show match durations of roughly 80–85 minutes of play, not counting longer TV breaks and trophy presentations.

World Championship final format

• The World Darts Championship final is played as first to 7 sets, with each set usually best of 5 legs (first to 3 legs).

• The last set must be won by two clear legs, so an epic deciding set can add significant extra time if both players keep holding throw.

What to plan for as a viewer

• For a standard TV or streaming experience, it is sensible to set aside about 2 hours from scheduled start time, especially for big finals where there are walk‑ons, adverts, interval breaks, and post‑match interviews.

• If the final has a very one‑sided scoreline, it can be noticeably shorter; if it is tight with many deciding legs or extra‑leg rules, it can push close to or past midnight in evening sessions.

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