World Championship unlikely to leave ‘beloved venue’ Alexandra Palace

The north London venue has hosted darts' showpiece tournament since 2008.

Alexandra Palace’s capacity for darts is 3,200 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Professional Darts Corporation chief executive Matt Porter says it would take “something very special” to move the World Championship away from Alexandra Palace, despite the Luke Littler effect on the sport.

The 17-year-old has thrust darts into the mainstream consciousness following his breakthrough run to the final at Ally Pally over Christmas.