Phil “The Power” Taylor was 64 years old when he fully retired from playing darts, including seniors and exhibitions, in 2025.

Age and timing

  • Phil Taylor was born on 13 August 1960, which means he turned 64 in August 2024.
  • His last phase as an active player was on the World Seniors Tour and in exhibitions, which he decided to end with an official retirement announcement in 2025, at age 64.

Professional vs final retirement

  • Taylor had already retired from full-time professional PDC darts after the 2018 World Championship final, when he was 57.
  • However, he continued to compete on the seniors circuit and special events for several more years before “hanging up his darts for good” at 64 in 2025.

Quick forum-style recap

In forum and news discussions, fans often distinguish between his pro retirement at 57 and his full retirement from all competitive play at 64, which is usually what people now mean by “when Phil Taylor retired.”

TL;DR: When people ask “how old was Phil Taylor when he retired” in the current context, the accepted answer is 64, referring to his complete retirement from all competitive darts in 2025.

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