In darts, “W.O.” or “w/o” means walkover. This is when a player is awarded the win because their opponent cannot or does not play the match, for example due to injury, illness, absence, or withdrawal.

Quick Scoop: What does WO mean in darts?

  • “WO” stands for walkover in match results and brackets.
  • It means the present player advances without throwing a dart , because the opponent has forfeited, withdrawn, or been disqualified, or simply failed to show.
  • The win counts just like a normal victory in the tournament record, even though no actual leg or set was played.

In plain terms: if your opponent can’t play, you “win by walkover” – often written as W.O. or w/o on sheets and online brackets.

At the bottom of many competitions you’ll see notes or legends explaining abbreviations like WO (walkover), DQ (disqualified), or RET (retired), but the core idea is the same across sports: a walkover is a free pass to the next round when the other side cannot compete.

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