Watch the 2023 World Darts Championship with a VPN
The upcoming 2023-24 World Darts Championship, set at London’s Alexandra Palace from December 15, 2023, to January 3, 2024, promises an intense clash among 96 global players eyeing the prestigious title. Michael Smith, the reigning champion, will defend his crown in this pinnacle event.
How to watch darts events with a VPN for free
You can stream darts with a VPN by following just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to the VPN server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British users who want to watch ITV should connect to a secure server in London.
- Check the broadcaster’s schedule for time and date.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
ITV
Price: Free
Country: UK
Channel: ITV4
ITV offers British fans extensive coverage of select PDC tournaments including the Masters, UK Open, and European Championship. ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) streaming platform is available to watch in your browser or its apps for smartphones and tablets. Check the schedule to see when to tune in.
ITV is entirely free to stream, but you may need to provide a UK postcode, such as WC1X 0AA, to sign up.
Can I use a VPN to watch darts from another country?
ExpressVPN is a privacy and security service and should not be used as a means of copyright circumvention. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for complying with our Terms of Service, your content provider’s terms, and any applicable laws.
Why do you need a VPN to watch darts events online?
A premium VPN like ExpressVPN is the perfect way to live stream darts securely. Not only does ExpressVPN offer high-speed servers in 105 countries across the world, optimized for streaming and security, but with a VPN you can live stream every game across your devices and even on your smart TVs and gaming consoles. Securely live stream darts events with a VPN on up to eight simultaneous connections, allowing you to watch your favorite teams at home, on the go or even abroad.
Best VPN for watching darts events
ExpressVPN is the best VPN for safely and securely streaming every darts event. With next-gen 10-Gbps servers in locations around the world, you’ll never miss a single minute of the action. ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms that other VPN companies may not support, like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers, plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!
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How to watch 2023 Players Championship Finals from your country
Viaplay
Price: From 16 EUR/month
Country: Netherlands
Fans from the Netherlands can live stream darts events through Viaplay, the European online streaming service, which is an official broadcast PDC partner and covers most of the high-profile darts tournaments.
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DAZN
Price: 25 CAD/month
Country: Canada
If you live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, USA, Brazil, or Canada you can tune in to darts events live on another PDC’s official broadcast partner DAZN. DAZN accepts only local credit/debit cards. Otherwise, you can subscribe via PayPal instead.
Note: Your DAZN subscription will be locked to your resident country (U.S., Canada, Italy, or Germany) and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling.
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Other ways to watch darts events
PDCTV
Price: 10 GBP/month or 60 GBP/year
All major televised PDC events are broadcast live online (outside of the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland) through PDCTV. Highlights from events are also available in PDCTV for all subscribers worldwide. In addition, fans with a PDCTV will be able to watch all European Tour events (outside of Germany, Austria & Switzerland) and live streaming from Players Championship and Women’s Series events, plus PDC Affiliated Tour events from around the world.
2023 darts events schedule
| Date | Event | Winner |
| July 15-23 | World Matchplay | Nathan Aspinall |
| August 4-5 | New Zealand Darts Masters | Rob Cross |
| August 11-12 | New South Wales Darts Masters | Rob Cross |
| September 8-10 | German Darts Open (ET11) | Krzysztof Ratajski |
| September 15-17 | World Series of Darts Finals | Michael van Gerwen |
| September 22-24 | Hungarian Darts Trophy (ET12) | Dave Chisnall |
| October 2-8 | World Grand Prix | Luke Humphries |
| October 13-15 | German Darts Championship (ET13) | Ricardo Pietreczko |
| October 26-29 | European Championship | Peter Wright |
| November 11-19 | Grand Slam of Darts | Luke Humphries |
| November 24-26 | Players Championship Finals | |
| November 26 | World Youth Championship Final | |
| December 15-January 3 | World Darts Championship |
Catch highlights and players interviews on the official PDC YouTube channel
Catch up with the latest darts scenes from events on the official PDC YouTube channel. To watch the highlights connect to your preferred secure server location and head to the official PDC YouTube channel.
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Darts tournaments and rankings
The PDC developed and holds several championship competitions, including the annual PDC World Darts Championship, the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, UK Open, Premier League, and Grand Slam. It also runs its own world rankings based on players’ performances. The main PDC Order of Merit is based on prize money won over a two-year period by players in ranking tournaments. The top 10 players in this year’s Order of Merit are:
| Player |
| Michael Smith |
| Michael van Gerwen |
| Peter Wright |
| Gerwyn Price |
| Nathan Aspinall |
| Luke Humphries |
| Jonny Clayton |
| Rob Cross |
| Danny Noppert |
| Dirk van Duijvenbode |
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FAQ: About Darts
Can I stream sports on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
- With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
- By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
- By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
- By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
- With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as some streaming consoles and gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN.
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
