Tables · a social group night
Published standard seats run from £83 in the first round to £119 for the final. You buy an allocated seat, not the whole table.
Check how your party will be placed together and how well each person can see the screens.
Ally Pally darts: your Alexandra Palace visitor guide
Ally Pally darts brings the World Championship to Alexandra Palace.
The home of Christmas darts gets a bigger stage for 2026/27: the championship moves into the Great Hall.
Choose a session, compare the real ticket prices, then plan the hill, your meal and the journey home.
This guide links the source beside the practical advice and dates every check.
At a glance
AddressAlexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Darts capacityMore than 5,000 per session
Nearest stationAlexandra Palace · National Rail
ParkingYes · from £2.20/hr
EventsWorld Darts Championship
Venue facts checked 5 October 2026. Remaining event-specific gaps are labelled below.
The venue
Alexandra Palace became the World Championship’s London home in December 2007, after the tournament left the Circus Tavern.
For darts fans, “Ally Pally” now means the Christmas run of walk-ons, crowd chants and a small board on a very large stage. The venue’s agreement extends to at least 2031.
The championship beginning in December 2026 moves from the West Hall into the Great Hall, with more than 5,000 spectators per session.
Old audience photographs and favourite-seat advice may describe the West Hall.
Inspect your current allocation: individual Great Hall blocks have not been assessed here, and screens matter when following a small board from a large audience.
Tables suit friends who want a shared social setting. Tiers offer a different arrangement and the lowest early-afternoon price, but the exact row, stairs and screen view still matter.
A table-seat purchase is not a private table reservation. For a larger party, being in the same session does not necessarily mean sitting together.
Our evening recommendations favour a party outing, while an afternoon makes an earlier journey home easier to plan.
Early rounds offer several separate matches and more flexibility on dates; the final brings the trophy moment but only one match and higher ticket prices.
Families should plan hearing protection, breaks and supervision; larger groups should agree seating, costume and travel before booking.
Michael Smith’s nine-darter in the 2023 final and the Humphries–Littler final a year later are part of the venue’s appeal.
For the dated sporting milestones, see A little history; for an actual booking choice, use the session picker.
Sources and checked date
Sources: Venue history, capacity and new hall · PDC result archive · Checked 5 October 2026.
First visit? Read the London starting point in our first-night guide.
Where to sit
The Great Hall has a new championship layout. Compare the category, block and screens before relying on an old West Hall seating review.
The cards below are an overview, not a published seat-by-seat view guide.
The seating guide below explains what to compare while the detailed Great Hall allocation remains a seller check.
Tiers · lower starting price
Early afternoon seats start at £62; the final is £103. Compare stairs and your row as well as the stage view. Check the step-free route separately from the price.
Family and accessible categories
The Family Area requires an under-18 in the party.
Wheelchair users should select the accessible category and confirm the new position, companion seat and route with the access team.
Plan an accessible visit →Sources and checked date
Sources: Seating-category price range · Family Area restriction · Accessible category · Checked 5 October 2026.
Compare London session choices with the other tournament before booking.
Compare the Ally Pally darts seating plan before choosing a floor table or raised seat.
Getting there and home
Train and Tube
Great Northern lists King’s Cross to Alexandra Palace station as a ten-minute train journey.
The station is at the park’s Wood Green entrance, not at the event doors.
The venue’s 2023 brochure estimates ten minutes walking from the railway station and fifteen from Wood Green Tube; allow extra time for the hill, weather and queues.
These are historical walking estimates, not step-free promises.
The venue quotes twenty minutes from Piccadilly Circus to Wood Green on the Piccadilly line.
W3 buses run from Finsbury Park and Tottenham to Alexandra Palace Ice Rink / Palm Court.
Check TfL for your date and National Rail for the complete onward journey.
Car, parking and taxis
Ordinary parking is £2.20 an hour after thirty minutes free.
Paddocks is £5 an hour from 17:30 to midnight when open; its published off-peak rate conflicts (£2 / £2.20), so check signage.
Blue Badge holders scan the badge at the pay machine for free parking. Confirm event opening and the permitted taxi collection point with staff.
Getting home
December 2026 and January 2027 last trains aren't confirmed here; check the timetable for your exact session date.
Check the return before booking: Christmas services and a long match may change the plan. Include leaving the hall and reaching the station; choose a taxi or hotel backup.
Use the accessibility guide for a step-free route.
Sources and checked date
Sources: Rail journey · Venue directions · Historical walk times · Parking rates · Checked 5 October 2026.
Book your train early
Compare parking for your session
Tickets
The World Championship sells individual afternoon or evening sessions.
Its 2026/27 ballot is closed; use the official See Tickets Fan-to-Fan route for resale rather than an unsolicited seller.
Early-afternoon tiered tickets start at £62, plus a £1.50 per-order transaction fee.
The event guide holds the complete price and start-time table, alongside the current booking limits and availability checks.
Choose the session before booking a room, then use the trip calculator to include your group’s journey, food and accommodation.
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Sources: Official ticket route · Current entry prices · Checked 5 October 2026.
Follow our ticket-buying overview for London sale windows and official routes.
Rules and fancy dress
Allowed
- Fancy dress: choose a safe outfit and check event mask restrictions.
- Medical items: discuss requirements with Visitor Services.
- Families: the 2025/26 darts policy had no formal minimum age, with under-18s accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout.
- Bags: the darts-specific allowance isn't confirmed here; read your event instructions before bringing items. Concert bag dimensions do not apply automatically.
- Signs / banners: the permitted sizes and wording for darts aren't confirmed here; get the organiser's approval before making a sign.
Not allowed
- 2025/26 rules, as a guide: club football shirts, hi-vis clothing, offensive, political or unsafe costumes, sharp costume props and inflatables.
- Main-hall venue terms prohibit outside alcohol, food and soft drinks; medical food/drink can be arranged in advance. Bars operate Challenge 25.
- The published venue terms allow costume masks only once inside; imitation weapons and potential missiles are banned.
- Security-search refusal can prevent admission. Venue terms allow removal for harmful behaviour or rule breaches without refund; ejected visitors cannot return. Returning after leaving a darts session isn't confirmed here; speak to a steward before going out.
Concert and Theatre rules differ. Read the event’s darts-specific rules before packing.
Sources and checked date
Sources: Historical PDC clothing and family policy · Venue policies vary by event · Published main-hall venue terms · Checked 5 October 2026.
Use the family overview to prepare your London admission questions.
Planning a costume for London? Check the costume suggestions for London before choosing your outfit.
Where to stay
Wood Green and Muswell Hill keep you local; Finsbury Park and King’s Cross open up more transport choices.
Compare those areas and central London in our Alexandra Palace hotel guide, including the late journey back.
- Compare Green Rooms
- Compare Roseview availability
- Check hotels for your dates on Booking.com
- Compare The Standard rooms
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Sources: Green Rooms categories · Green Rooms location · Roseview rooms · The Standard accommodation · Area transport connections ·
Checked 5 October 2026.
Before and after
Regular hours, checked 5 October 2026, may change at Christmas. Book groups ahead; kitchen last orders matter more than final closing.
At the Palace
Phoenix Bar & Pizzeria, Palm Court: easiest for a meal at the venue. Closes Sunday–Thursday 21:30, Friday–Saturday 22:00; food normally finishes 20:30.
The linked 2023 menu lists Margherita £13.99 and pepperoni £16.99, and main-menu children’s Margherita £9.99. December tariffs may differ.
Wood Green and the station
The Starting Gate, Station Road N22 7SS: useful to meet opposite Alexandra Palace railway station before the hill.
Closes Monday–Wednesday 23:00, Thursday–Saturday midnight, Sunday 22:30. Call 020 8889 9436 for kitchen hours and your date.
Kervan Sofrasi, 183 High Road N22 6BA: a Turkish sit-down meal for friends or family near Wood Green.
Closes Monday–Saturday midnight and Sunday 23:30; separate kitchen last orders are not published. Telephone bookings: 020 8888 1422.
Green Rooms bar / restaurant, 13–27 Station Road: a convenient additional choice if you are staying in the hotel or using the Tube.
Closing and kitchen times aren't published here; call before planning a late meal; ask the hotel before planning a post-session meal.
Muswell Hill
Victoria Stakes, No. 1 Muswell Hill N10 3TH: choose for British pub food or a Sunday roast. Closes Monday–Thursday 23:00, Friday–Saturday midnight, Sunday 20:00.
Kitchen ends 21:00 Monday–Saturday (Wednesday–Saturday pauses 15:00–17:00) and 19:00 Sunday.
The Mossy Well, 258 Muswell Hill Broadway N10 3SH: a budget meal or breakfast option.
Opens 08:00 daily, closes midnight Sunday–Thursday and 01:00 Friday–Saturday. Under-18s are admitted only until 21:00; plan the group around that limit.
Crouch End
The Queens, 26 Broadway Parade N8 9DE: pub classics and roasts in a Victorian interior.
Closing is at 23:00 Monday–Thursday, midnight Friday–Saturday and 22:30 on Sunday.
Kitchen ends 22:00 Monday–Saturday and 21:00 Sunday; Monday–Thursday has a 16:00–17:00 break.
Things to do the next day
- Alexandra Palace ice rink: prebook a skating session; standard admission is £11.75 off-peak / £12.75 peak. Check the dated festive schedule and arrive 15 minutes early.
- Alexandra Park and its views: the park opens day and night year-round; use daylight for the hill and skyline. Playground and skatepark close at dusk.
- National Gallery: free general admission at Trafalgar Square, normally 10:00–18:00, Friday until 21:00. Closed 24–26 December and 1 January.
- British Museum: free admission, advance timed ticket advised; normally 10:00–17:00, Friday until 20:30. Closed 24–26 December.
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Sources: Phoenix hours · Linked Phoenix menu · Starting Gate · Kervan Wood Green · Green Rooms · Victoria Stakes · Mossy Well · The Queens · Skating · Park hours ·
National Gallery · British Museum · Checked 5 October 2026.
Organising a group visit to London? Plan the London get-together with our stag and hen advice.
Help on the day
Emergency: 999
For a life-threatening emergency, call 999 and alert a steward or security member.
Give the location as Alexandra Palace, Great Hall, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY, then your block / seat or exact position.
Follow staff directions so responders can reach you.
Help inside the venue
Approach the nearest steward or security member for first aid, a welfare concern, a missing child or help finding your seat.
Do this while you are there; the weekday Visitor Services contact is not a substitute for on-site help.
Urgent medical advice
Call NHS 111 or use 111 online if you need medical help now. The online service is for ages five and above; call 111 for a child under five.
Use 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Venue enquiries and lost property
Alexandra Palace Visitor Services: 020 8365 4343, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00; visitor.services@alexandrapalace.com or the official contact form.
Accessibility: access@alexandrapalace.com. Great Hall tickets cannot be booked through Visitor Services by phone.
For something lost, ask staff before leaving. Afterwards contact Visitor Services with the session date, seat / area and a description.
No separate darts lost-property number or retention period has been confirmed here.
Ticket problems
Use See Tickets customer service with your booking reference and booking email, or the PDC ticket help centre. Use the official event page for the current ticket contact route.
The venue contact above can help direct event enquiries, but cannot amend a See Tickets order.
Sources and checked date
Sources: Venue telephone, address and hours · Venue Visitor Services email · Venue staff / security guidance · NHS 999 · NHS 111 · Checked 5 October 2026.
A little history
- December 2007 — the first Ally Pally championship. The World Championship arrives from the Circus Tavern for the 2007/08 edition. Alexandra Palace dates its championship partnership to 2007.
- 2 January 2009 — a perfect leg. Raymond van Barneveld hits the first PDC World Championship nine-darter against Jelle Klaasen in their quarter-final.
- 3 January 2023 — Smith’s final and nine-darter. Michael Smith beats Michael van Gerwen 7–4. In the celebrated second-set leg, van Gerwen misses double 12 for perfection and Smith completes his own nine-darter.
- 3 January 2024 — Humphries wins the battle of the Lukes. Luke Humphries beats 16-year-old Luke Littler 7–4 for his first world title.
- 3 January 2026 — Littler retains the title. Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen 7–1 to win a second successive championship.
- 11 December 2026 — a new hall, still Ally Pally. The forthcoming championship moves from the West Hall to the Great Hall, with more than 5,000 spectators per session. The venue agreement runs until at least 2031. This is an announced future change, not a result already played.
Sources and checked date
Events here
| Dates | Tournament | Ticket status |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027 | World Championship 2026/27 | Ballot closed · check official resale |
See where London fits in the darts calendar with our tournaments explained guide.
Sources for the quick answers
Sources and checked date
Checked 12 October 2026: Venue directions · Great Hall capacity · Official travel partner session schedule · Official ticket and resale route.
FAQs
Which station is closest to Alexandra Palace?
Alexandra Palace National Rail station is at the Wood Green entrance to the park.
The venue’s 2023 brochure gives a ten-minute walk to the Palace; allow extra time for the hill and queues.
How much does Alexandra Palace parking cost?
Ordinary parking is £2.20 per hour after the first free 30 minutes.
Paddocks charges £5 per hour from 17:30 to midnight when open; check the event arrangements before driving.
Can I eat at Alexandra Palace before the darts?
The Phoenix Bar & Pizzeria is inside Palm Court. Its normal food hours are 12:00–20:30, but event and Christmas arrangements may differ.
Which nearby hotel has family rooms?
Roseview Hotel in Muswell Hill lists en-suite rooms for up to four with a double and two singles.
Green Rooms also offers studios accommodating up to four adults; confirm the room arrangement when booking.
Does Alexandra Palace have a Changing Places toilet?
Yes, in the East Lightwell by the South Terrace. Access requires a staff escort; arrange it with Visitor Services before your visit.
Who should I contact for lost property at Alexandra Palace?
Ask a steward before leaving, then contact Visitor Services on 020 8365 4343 or visitor.services@alexandrapalace.com.
Include your session date, seating area and a description of the item.
Where is Ally Pally darts?
At Alexandra Palace in North London, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY.
Alexandra Palace railway station is by the Wood Green entrance to the park; Wood Green on the Piccadilly line is the nearest Tube station.
Allow for the onward journey up to the Palace.
What is the Ally Pally darts capacity?
The venue says the move into the Great Hall from 2026 allows more than 5,000 fans at an individual session.
Its 180,000 figure covers the whole tournament, not one sitting.
What time do Ally Pally darts sessions start?
The 2026/27 schedule lists afternoon play at 12:30 and regular evening play at 19:00. The 2 January semi-finals start at 19:30; the 3 January final begins at 20:00.
Door times are separate: check your session ticket, as we could not verify a complete admission timetable.
How much are Ally Pally darts tickets?
Use the official See Tickets route linked by Alexandra Palace for your session’s current standard-ticket quote.
Check the seating category and all charges before paying; hotel packages have different inclusions and should be compared separately.
Accessibility
Find the Changing Places, quiet-space and carer-booking details in the Alexandra Palace accessibility guide.
Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 5 October 2026. For session-by-session booking detail, follow the World Championship guide; estimates and older guidance are labelled.
Ally Pally at Christmas: London plans
For an Alexandra Palace Christmas trip, make the booked darts session the fixed point and fit London plans around it.
Our advice is to choose your hotel base using the return journey as well as the outward leg.
Check the venue’s own getting-here information, then save a dated itinerary to the exact hotel entrance.
A route that works on an ordinary December weekday is not a promise for a bank holiday.
National Rail’s 2026/27 Christmas summary covers 24 December to 4 January. It confirms no National Rail services on 25 December.
On 26 December most operators will run no service, with only a limited number expected to offer restricted trains. Many routes finish earlier on 24 and 31 December.
Check the whole trip, including a connection at the far end, rather than looking only for a train leaving London.
Travellers using the west-of-England or South-Wales route should pay particular attention to Paddington.
GWR confirms that its trains cannot serve that station during the Christmas works through 3 January.
Its travel advice describes alternatives for the 27 December–3 January period.
This is a GWR restriction, not a statement that every train operator or Underground service at Paddington is closed.
Allow a longer journey and use the operator’s current itinerary.
The TfL Christmas-and-New-Year address currently redirects to the general planned-works page.
Use the TfL journey planner for your exact holiday travel date and return time. Keep an alternative return arrangement if the journey planner cannot establish the route you need.
For the rest of the visit, an unhurried meal or an outing on a separate day is easier to adjust than a chain of prepaid activities.
Check each attraction’s own holiday opening times.
Compare the hotel areas in our Ally Pally guide before choosing a non-refundable room, and recheck travel notices close to departure.
Sources and checked date
Ally Pally at Christmas: London plans — Official attraction or transport information · Official attraction or transport information · Official attraction or transport information;
checked 28 October 2026.
Before bringing luggage
The Palace’s general terms make cloakroom use subject to availability.
That does not confirm a World Championship luggage service; settle storage with your hotel before bringing a case.
Sources and checked date
Alexandra Palace luggage and cloakroom policy — Official bag/storage policy; checked 28 October 2026.