WDF Season 2025

[willem0000]

Big up Fatum!
Record entries they mentioned when they were at 140 or so, now they are in the 160s, so that is a good thing

[TheMalteseDart]

Some Maltese players get in! Norbert not bothering though

[1205]

Losers Cup - Andreas Nielsen

In North America they are more polite and call it the "Consolation Bracket".

[willem0000]

Weekly Dartscast

17:50 Nick rolls

My feeling based of what he said is that Beau won't be at the Lakeside. Prize money down?
WM sets is a discussion, not of the table
They got a lawyer for the transgender thingy
Conversation with Lakeside, hopefull of new deal (should already be done!!!!!)
Looking closely to remove one or two of the afternoon sessions, talking about the ones who currently not on sale... So its not a done deal, but he seems to be keeping it open in case a tv deal comes, and they need time for ads. Without a tv deal for the sessions before the last weekend I think the afternoons are gone.
Oche mentioned!
Unsure about the height of the prize money, depending on tv/sponsors
Under negotiation with 3 tv companies

[Greipel]

willem0000, who is currently on your ignore list, made this post.

[oche balboa]

Weekly Dartscast

17:50 Nick rolls

My feeling based of what he said is that Beau won't be at the Lakeside. Prize money down?
WM sets is a discussion, not of the table
They got a lawyer for the transgender thingy
Conversation with Lakeside, hopefull of new deal (should already be done!!!!!)
Looking closely to remove one or two of the afternoon sessions, talking about the ones who currently not on sale... So its not a done deal, but he seems to be keeping it open in case a tv deal comes, and they need time for ads. Without a tv deal for the sessions before the last weekend I think the afternoons are gone.
Oche mentioned!
Unsure about the height of the prize money, depending on tv/sponsors
Under negotiation with 3 tv companies

Will give this a listen

[willem0000]

he was also very positive about the youth, lots of more tournaments in a few year times

[oche balboa]

From what i got from the interview

- More or less conceded that Beau will not be at Lakeside this year
- Positive about the Youth, More tournaments for them in coming years
- Transgender issue seems to be a pain due to where they are based more than anything
- Lakeside deal renewal is interesting (If it happens) Barrs, Mason have stated due to will readings this won't happen
- Rolls wants one leg/One set for the 2 main tournaments, So World Masters will stay as it is but i asked a question about a hybrid tournament wasn't mentioned
- Dropping sessions is a must, Players should drop down too (But WDF obviously want to offer chances rather than have the best quality possible)
- 3 TV Companies. Interesting but will this be full tournament or partial. it needs to be full
- Prize Money answer suggests that it could be anything and we will know more later this year
- A missed chance to mention about the ADC Global and Nick Rolls reaction to the news etc.

A good interview, Nick Rolls interviews well and i believe Barrs will be interviewing him in a few weeks

[willem0000]

Beau not playing would open up the tournament, so it isnt that bad, on the other hand it loses its claim to having the best woman and thus being the proper championship.

Not sure how it works in England, but getting planning permissions, loans, builders etc to start building something new there will probably take a lot of time, years? So unless something already passed thru the county or whatever I doubt they will close it soon. Best thing for WDF would be a long term contract, but one where Lakeside gets a 13 month notice option when they wish to sell, that way WDF can find a different venue and directly sell tickets for that after the current tournament. But doubt Lakeside want that if they really want to build houses there. Rumours of doing that are going on for years so it might be bullshit.

WDF, if it needs to move, really needs a venue with movable walls or something like the Hull City Hall, where they had the WM before, it has a balcony, so you just sell those spots just last. Sits 1200 persons, but I doubt you will need that many, probably could do with a 1000 person venue. Especially with a venue change they need to get rid of sessions, they need a good impression the first time with a full room. Venue with a balcony would be a big change from the low ceiling though


Think they are going to change to sets if tv is ok with it, Rolls maybe just being vague because he simply doesnt know if they get a tv deal

[Rogg]

Outside lakeside, attempts to stage ticket, non-exbo events in the UK have been a complete disaster for years. They would need to be extremely careful.

[The Thorn]

This is where the government needs to step in and ensure there is TV coverage suitable for the official governing body of one of the biggest sports in the UK.

[oche balboa]

Outside lakeside, attempts to stage ticket, non-exbo events in the UK have been a complete disaster for years. They would need to be extremely careful.

I think thats why the WDF are going to Hungary

[willem0000]

Rolls mentioned the Hungarian government, so they probably get money from them. Hopefully there will be some good Hungarian players soon, so this might be a lasting thing. Although a combination of the European cup (or world cup when it is in Europe) with afterwards the World Masters would also be a logic move I think. Lots of players already there (nearly 400 last year). But it should always go where there is a chance on tv coverage

[Captain Hobo]

Rolls mentioned the Hungarian government, so they probably get money from them. Hopefully there will be some good Hungarian players soon, so this might be a lasting thing. Although a combination of the European cup (or world cup when it is in Europe) with afterwards the World Masters would also be a logic move I think. Lots of players already there (nearly 400 last year). But it should always go where there is a chance on tv coverage

[oche balboa]

Rolls mentioned the Hungarian government, so they probably get money from them. Hopefully there will be some good Hungarian players soon, so this might be a lasting thing. Although a combination of the European cup (or world cup when it is in Europe) with afterwards the World Masters would also be a logic move I think. Lots of players already there (nearly 400 last year). But it should always go where there is a chance on tv coverage

I don't think that such a bad idea that

[willem0000]

Rolls mentioned the Hungarian government, so they probably get money from them. Hopefully there will be some good Hungarian players soon, so this might be a lasting thing. Although a combination of the European cup (or world cup when it is in Europe) with afterwards the World Masters would also be a logic move I think. Lots of players already there (nearly 400 last year). But it should always go where there is a chance on tv coverage

There's more to Hungary than just Greipel

[sennafan24]

Outside lakeside, attempts to stage ticket, non-exbo events in the UK have been a complete disaster for years. They would need to be extremely careful.

+1

[willem0000]

[oche balboa]

That's a positive

[Rogg]

This is where the government needs to step in and ensure there is TV coverage suitable for the official governing body of one of the biggest sports in the UK.

Shut up but the UK does actually have 'Listed Events'. These are sport events required by government to be aired on free-to-air tv.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofcom_Cod ... Category_A

FIFA World Cup (all matches)
FIFA Women's World Cup (all matches)
UEFA European Championship (all matches)
FA Cup Final
Scottish Cup Final (in Scotland only)

Grand National
Epsom Derby

Rugby League Challenge Cup final
Rugby Union World Cup final

Wimbledon Championships finals (both men's and women's)

Olympic Games (both summer and winter)
Paralympic Games (both summer and winter)