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Expert buying guides, setup tutorials and everything you need to know about darts — from choosing your first board and darts to mastering the scoring system.

🛒 Buying Guides

Best Dart Boards 2026 — We Tested 10 Boards

From the Winmau Blade 6 to the Blade X — find the best dartboard for your budget. Boards from $50 to $180 compared.

7 Best Electronic Dart Boards 2026

Smart dartboards with automatic scoring, app connectivity and online multiplayer. Featuring the Gran Board 3, Viper Solar Blast and more.

7 Best Darts for Beginners 2026

From budget tungsten to premium player editions — find the perfect darts to start your journey. Featuring darts from Target, Winmau, Red Dragon and Viper.

Best Darts Accessories 2026

Flights, shafts, cases, mats, oches and more — everything you need beyond the darts themselves.

📐 Setup & Rules

Dart Board Distance & Height Guide

Official measurements for hanging your dartboard — height, throwing distance, diagonal check and wheelchair setup. Covers both steel tip and soft tip.

How to Score Darts — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about darts scoring — board layout, 501 rules, checkout charts, Cricket and more. From beginner basics to advanced strategy.

Darts Rules — How to Play Darts

Complete rules for 501, 301, Cricket, Around the Clock and Killer. Everything a beginner needs to start playing.

How to Throw Darts — Technique Guide

Master the fundamentals — grip, stance, aim, release and follow-through explained step by step with practice routines.

🏆 Rankings & Tournaments

PDC Order of Merit 2026

The complete PDC rankings — who's world number one, how the ranking system works, prize money breakdown and the race to the top.

PDC World Darts Championship 2027

Everything you need to know — schedule, £5m prize money breakdown, tickets, 128-player format, qualification routes and full tournament history.