25 Most Incredible Darts World Records Ever Set
The 25 Most Incredible Darts World Records – Amazing Achievements in Darts History
Darts is a game of precision, concentration and nerves of steel. But beyond the spectacular 180s, dramatic checkouts and legendary world championship finals lies an extraordinary collection of world records. From playing darts for 60 hours to scoring thousands of points and throwing bullseyes from unbelievable distances, these achievements show just how remarkable the sport can be.
Some records have been established by the greatest professional players in history. Others belong to ordinary darts enthusiasts who decided to attempt something extraordinary.
In this Wizard of Darts special, we explore 25 of the most incredible darts records and historic milestones. We have included Guinness World Records achievements, professional tournament records and a few unusual challenges that prove darts can be far more entertaining than you might imagine.
What Counts as a Darts World Record?
Not all darts records belong to the same category. Guinness World Records recognises specific challenges, while professional organisations maintain tournament statistics and competitive achievements.
For example, the longest darts marathon is completely different from the highest professional match average. Both are remarkable, but they measure different abilities.
Some records listed below are historical milestones rather than records that necessarily remain unbeaten today.
Endurance and Marathon Records
1 The Longest Singles Darts Marathon
Record holders: Kevin Bryan and James Hoult
Year: 2019
Imagine playing darts for almost two and a half days. That is exactly what Kevin Bryan and James Hoult achieved in Shepshed, England, between 3 and 5 July 2019.
Their Guinness World Records achievement lasted an incredible 58 hours, 48 minutes and 18 seconds.
The marathon was organised to raise money for charity, making the achievement even more meaningful.
Maintaining concentration and coordination for such an extraordinary period is an impressive accomplishment.
Read more about this match here: The Longest Darts Match Ever Played
2 The Longest Doubles Darts Marathon
Record holders: Kevin Bryan, James Hoult, Dave Sloan and Bradley Cave
Year: 2022
Four darts enthusiasts took marathon darts to another level in June 2022.
The team played for exactly 60 hours in Shepshed, Leicestershire, raising money for local charities.
Interestingly, Kevin Bryan and James Hoult were also involved in the singles marathon record three years earlier.
Two and a half days of darts is certainly not your average evening at the pub!
3 The Highest Darts Score in Six Hours – Men
Record holder: Russell Locke
Year: 1989
Russell Locke achieved an extraordinary score of 210,172 points during a six-hour darts challenge at the Hugglescote Working Men’s Club in Coalville, Leicestershire.
That is an average of more than 35,000 points per hour.
The achievement required a combination of scoring ability, stamina and consistent throwing throughout the attempt.
4 The Highest Darts Score in Six Hours – Women
Record holder: Karen Knightly
Year: 1991
Karen Knightly recorded 99,725 points during six hours of darts at the Lord Clyde in Leyton, Essex, on 17 March 1991.
This achievement demonstrates the enormous consistency required for extended scoring challenges.
While professional matches focus on winning legs and hitting doubles, this record rewards sustained point-scoring performance.
5 The Highest Darts Score in Ten Hours by a Pair
Record holders: Jon Archer and Neil Rankin
Year: 1990
Jon Archer and Neil Rankin combined to score an astonishing 465,919 points in ten hours.
The record was established at the Royal Oak in Cossington, Leicestershire, on 17 November 1990.
That works out at more than 46,000 points per hour across the pair.
The sheer number of scoring visits required makes this one of the most remarkable endurance-based darts achievements.
6 The Highest Darts Score in 24 Hours by a Team
Record holders: Broken Hill Darts Club
Year: 1985
An eight-person team from Broken Hill Darts Club in New South Wales, Australia, scored 1,722,249 points over 24 hours on 28–29 September 1985.
More than 1.7 million points in a single day sounds almost unbelievable.
This record illustrates how teamwork, organisation and consistent scoring can produce extraordinary results.
7 The Highest 24-Hour Score Using Only Bulls and 25s
Record holders: Eight-player team at the George Inn
Year: 1994
A team of eight darts players at the George Inn in Morden, Surrey, achieved 526,750 points over 24 hours using only the inner and outer bullseye areas.
The challenge took place on 1–2 July 1994.
Unlike ordinary scoring challenges, the players could not rely on treble 20. Their attention had to remain focused on the centre of the board.
Darts World Records, Speed, Accuracy and Bullseye Records
8 The Highest Darts Score in One Minute
Record holder: Michael van Gerwen
Year: 2020
Michael van Gerwen is famous for his rapid throwing rhythm and extraordinary scoring ability.
On 18 November 2020, the Dutch superstar scored 644 points in just one minute during a record attempt in Coventry, England.
He improved the previous mark by 36 points.
Scoring so heavily in such a short period requires both speed and accuracy, two qualities that have defined much of Van Gerwen’s professional career.
9 The Most Inner and Outer Bullseyes in One Minute
Record holder: James Wade
Year: 2016
James Wade demonstrated his remarkable accuracy during a special Guinness World Records challenge in Cardiff.
On 23 September 2016, he landed 15 darts in the inner and outer bullseye areas within one minute.
The attempt took place in connection with the Champions League of Darts, with several leading professionals competing.
It is an impressive demonstration of how quickly an elite player can repeatedly find the centre of the dartboard.
10 The Highest Bullseye Score in Two Minutes by a Pair
Record holders: Kevin Fisher and Peter Gibbins
Year: 2014
Kevin Fisher and Peter Gibbins achieved 800 points in two minutes by targeting the inner and outer bullseye areas.
The attempt took place at The Grapes Public House in Colchester, Essex.
The pair landed 22 outer bulls worth 25 points each and five inner bulls worth 50 points each.
Professional player Richie George attended as an expert witness.
11 The Most Doubles Hit in Ten Hours
Record holder: Paul Taylor
Year: 1987
Paul Taylor landed an incredible 3,265 doubles from 8,451 darts during a ten-hour challenge in London.
The record was established at the Lord Brooke in Walthamstow on 5 September 1987.
Every darts player knows that hitting doubles consistently can be difficult, even during a short practice session.
Achieving thousands of successful doubles is a remarkable demonstration of repetition and accuracy.
12 The Farthest Distance to Hit a Bullseye
Record holder: Osman Gürcü
Year: 2026
The standard throwing distance for steel-tip darts is 2.37 metres, measured horizontally from the face of the board to the oche.
But Osman Gürcü of Türkiye took the challenge considerably further.
On 11 September 2026, he successfully threw a dart into the bullseye from 10 metres away in İzmir.
That is more than four times the standard playing distance!
13 The Fewest Darts to Score 501 While Blindfolded
Record holder: Andre Ortolf
Year: 2026
Playing darts while blindfolded introduces an entirely different challenge.
On 18 April 2026, Andre Ortolf of Germany achieved a total of 501 points using just 49 darts while blindfolded.
This was a special scoring challenge rather than a conventional 501 leg requiring a double to finish.
It highlights the extraordinary coordination and familiarity with the throwing motion that specialised darts challenges can demand.
14 The Most Darts Thrown With the Foot in One Minute
Record holder: Palina Glebova
Year: 2026
Most darts players spend years perfecting their hand and arm movements. Palina Glebova decided to take a completely different approach.
The German taekwondo athlete threw 20 darts using her foot in one minute in Hamburg on 12 September 2026.
Her martial arts background makes this unusual achievement particularly interesting.
It is certainly not a technique we recommend trying during a normal darts match!
15 The Largest Collection of Dart Flights
Record holder: Patrick Hopkins
Year: 2022
Darts records are not always about throwing.
Patrick Hopkins from Clacton-on-Sea, England, earned a Guinness World Records title with a collection of 501 dart flights.
He began collecting after purchasing a large box of old flights in 2016.
Among his most treasured items were Crocodile Dundee-themed flights given to him by actor Paul Hogan.
And yes, the total of 501 is a wonderfully appropriate number for a darts collection!
Some of the most extraordinary darts records have absolutely nothing to do with professional tournaments. Collecting flights, hitting bullseyes from unusual distances and even throwing darts with your feet have all appeared in Guinness World Records.
Professional Darts Records and Historic Milestones
16 The Most World Darts Championship Titles
Player: Phil Taylor
Phil “The Power” Taylor remains one of the most successful players in darts history.
He won an extraordinary 16 world championship titles across the BDO and PDC eras.
His dominance transformed professional darts and helped establish the sport as a major television attraction.
Winning a single world championship is the dream of countless players. Winning 16 is an achievement that may stand for generations.
17 The Youngest PDC World Champion
Player: Luke Littler
Year: 2025
Luke “The Nuke” Littler stunned the sporting world when he became the youngest PDC World Darts Champion in January 2025.
At just 17 years old, he defeated Michael van Gerwen 7–3 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
His extraordinary scoring, confidence and ability to perform under pressure made him one of the most exciting young players the sport has ever seen.
Littler’s achievement demonstrated that age is no barrier to reaching the highest level of professional darts.
18 The Youngest Player to Win a PDC World Championship Match
Player: Luke Littler
Year: 2023
Before becoming world champion, Luke Littler had already made history.
On 20 December 2023, he defeated Christian Kist in his first PDC World Championship appearance.
Littler averaged 106.2 and hit seven 180s during the match.
At only 16 years and 333 days old, he became the youngest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship.
It was an early indication that darts had discovered a truly exceptional talent.
19 The Oldest Player to Win a PDC World Championship Match
Player: Paul Lim
Year: 2025
Singapore darts legend Paul Lim proved that experience and determination can remain powerful advantages.
At the 2025/26 PDC World Championship, Lim defeated Jeffrey de Graaf to become the oldest player to win a match at the tournament.
He was 71 years old when he achieved this remarkable milestone in December 2025.
Lim had already made darts history decades earlier, making his longevity one of the sport’s most inspiring stories.
20 The Highest Match Average at the PDC World Championship
Player: Michael van Gerwen
Year: 2017
Michael van Gerwen produced one of the greatest scoring performances in World Championship history during his 2017 semi-final against Raymond van Barneveld.
He recorded a phenomenal three-dart average of 114.05.
A three-dart average above 100 is already considered an excellent professional performance.
Maintaining an average above 114 during a major World Championship match is an extraordinary achievement.
21 The Highest Losing Average in a PDC World Championship Match
Player: Raymond van Barneveld
Year: 2017
One of the cruelest realities of professional darts is that a player can perform brilliantly and still lose.
During the same 2017 semi-final in which Michael van Gerwen averaged 114.05, Raymond van Barneveld produced an outstanding average of 109.34.
Despite his exceptional performance, Van Barneveld was defeated.
The match remains a famous example of two world-class players producing extraordinary scoring simultaneously.
22 The Most 180s by One Player at a PDC World Championship – A Historic Milestone
Player: Michael Smith
Year: 2021/22 Championship
Michael Smith produced an incredible 83 maximum scores of 180 during the 2021/22 PDC World Championship.
This established a remarkable tournament milestone and demonstrated his extraordinary ability to repeatedly find treble 20.
Smith reached the final, where he was defeated by Peter Wright.
Maximum-scoring records can change as tournament formats expand and new generations of players emerge, but Smith’s performance remains an important part of darts history.
23 The Most Combined 180s in a Famous World Championship Match
Players: Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson
Year: 2017
The 2017 PDC World Championship final between Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson produced an astonishing 42 combined maximum scores.
Both players repeatedly found the treble 20, creating an unforgettable scoring exhibition.
Van Gerwen eventually won the final 7–3 to secure the world title.
The match remains one of the most famous examples of explosive scoring on darts’ biggest stage.
24 The First Nine-Dart Finish at a World Championship
Player: Paul Lim
Year: 1990
Paul Lim made history at the 1990 BDO World Darts Championship by completing the first televised nine-dart finish at a World Championship.
A nine-dart finish is the fastest possible way to complete a standard 501 leg under double-out rules.
It requires a perfect combination of scoring and finishing.
Lim’s achievement became one of the most celebrated moments in darts history and helped establish the nine-darter as one of the sport’s ultimate accomplishments.
25 The First Woman to Win a Match at the PDC World Championship
Player: Fallon Sherrock
Year: 2019
Fallon Sherrock made sporting history on 17 December 2019 when she defeated Ted Evetts 3–2 at the PDC World Championship.
She became the first woman to win a match at the tournament.
Sherrock followed that achievement with another victory over Mensur Suljovic, reaching the third round.
Her performances attracted worldwide attention and represented an important milestone for women in professional darts.
The achievement remains one of the most memorable breakthrough moments in modern darts.
Which Darts World Record Is the Most Impressive?
Choosing the most impressive record is almost impossible because the achievements test completely different abilities.
Some require exceptional accuracy, while others demand physical endurance, mental concentration or extraordinary consistency.
| Category | Remarkable Achievement |
|---|---|
| Endurance | 60-hour doubles marathon |
| Speed | 644 points in one minute |
| Accuracy | 15 bullseye-area hits in one minute |
| Distance | 10-metre bullseye |
| Professional success | Phil Taylor’s 16 world titles |
| Young talent | Luke Littler’s world title at 17 |
| Longevity | Paul Lim winning at age 71 |
For pure endurance, the 60-hour doubles marathon is difficult to beat.
For professional excellence, Phil Taylor’s 16 world titles and Michael van Gerwen’s incredible World Championship averages stand among the greatest achievements in the sport.
And for an achievement that almost anyone can appreciate, hitting a bullseye from 10 metres away is simply astonishing.
Can You Break a Darts World Record?
The fascinating thing about darts is that not every record requires you to become a professional player.
Some Guinness World Records categories are based on unusual challenges, collections or endurance rather than tournament performance.
If you are interested in attempting a record, the first step is to check the official Guinness World Records website for an existing category and its current guidelines.
You should also consider the safety requirements, appropriate equipment and documentation needed to validate an attempt.
Instead of attempting an extreme world record, why not create your own friendly darts challenge? Try hitting as many doubles as possible in five minutes, scoring the most points in ten visits or recording your best checkout under pressure.
Five Lessons We Can Learn From Darts Record Holders
- Practice creates consistency. Many of the greatest achievements depend on repeating accurate throws over long periods.
- Concentration matters. A momentary lapse in focus can make a huge difference.
- Age is not everything. Luke Littler and Paul Lim demonstrate that darts can reward both youthful talent and decades of experience.
- There are many ways to enjoy darts. Competitive tournaments, collecting equipment and friendly challenges all offer opportunities for memorable achievements.
- Passion makes the difference. Many record holders are ordinary enthusiasts who simply love the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darts Records
What is the highest possible score with three darts?
The highest possible score with three standard darts is 180, achieved by hitting treble 20 three times.
What is a nine-dart finish?
A nine-dart finish is a perfect 501 leg completed with the minimum possible nine darts, finishing on a double.
Who has won the most darts world championships?
Phil Taylor has won 16 world championship titles across the BDO and PDC eras.
Who was the youngest PDC World Darts Champion?
Luke Littler became the youngest PDC World Champion in January 2025 at the age of 17.
How long is the longest recorded doubles darts marathon?
The published Guinness World Records listing gives a duration of 60 hours, achieved by four players in Shepshed, England, in June 2022.
Are all these records still unbeaten?
Not necessarily. Some entries are historic milestones, and professional tournament statistics can change. Guinness World Records also warns that new achievements may not immediately appear on its public website.
Conclusion – The Incredible World of Darts Records
From marathon matches lasting several days to perfect nine-dart finishes and incredible feats of accuracy, the world of darts is filled with remarkable achievements.
These 25 records demonstrate that darts is much more than a simple pub game.
It is a sport that rewards precision, patience, confidence, concentration and determination.
Some achievements belong to legendary professionals such as Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler. Others were accomplished by dedicated enthusiasts whose passion for darts inspired them to attempt something extraordinary.
Perhaps the most exciting part is that new records and milestones are always possible.
Somewhere in the world, a young player may be practising for a future world championship, while another darts enthusiast may be preparing to attempt an unusual Guinness World Record.
And who knows? Perhaps one day, your name could appear in the darts record books too.
You don’t need to throw 180s all day or play for 60 hours to enjoy darts. Sometimes, hitting that one impossible double when your friends are watching feels like breaking a world record of your own!
Sources and Further Reading
The following sources provide official Guinness World Records listings and further information about historic professional darts achievements.
- Guinness – Longest Singles Darts Marathon
- Guinness – Longest Doubles Darts Marathon
- Guinness – Highest Darts Score in One Minute
- Guinness – James Wade’s Bullseye Record
- Guinness – Farthest Bullseye Throw
- Guinness – Largest Collection of Dart Flights
- Guinness – World Championship Records
- Professional Darts Corporation – Official Website
Record details are based on publicly available information. Some records are historical achievements, and current record holders may change.