how long will the darts final last

Most professional darts finals last around 1 to 1.5 hours of pure playing time, but the whole show (walk-ons, breaks, trophy, interviews) can easily stretch to about 2 hours or a bit more.

Key timing in plain terms

• Professional darts matches typically run 40–80 minutes, with finals at the longer end because they use extended formats.

• A leg at high level often takes about 5–7 minutes, and a set (best of 5 legs) roughly 15–20 minutes, so long multi-set finals naturally add up.

World Championship style finals

• A PDC World Darts Championship final is usually first to 7 sets, with each set best of 5 legs.

• Past world and major finals commonly end up around 80–85 minutes of board time before adding in walk-ons, TV breaks, and the trophy presentation.

Why it can run longer

• Close matches that go the full distance (all sets or many legs) push the time towards or beyond the 1.5‑hour mark.

• Evening sessions at big tournaments are typically scheduled to finish between 22:00 and 23:30, but finals and celebrations can run closer to midnight, especially if things go long or there are delays.

What to expect if you’re watching tonight

• As a rule of thumb: plan for at least 2 hours from first walk-on to trophy lift for a major televised darts final.
• If it is a world championship or other big PDC major, allowing up to 2.5 hours gives a comfortable buffer for a long, tight match plus all the post-match stuff.

TL;DR: If you tune in from the start of the show, expect roughly 2 hours total, and don’t be shocked if a dramatic, close darts final keeps you there a bit past that.