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The World Darts Championship has reached an exciting conclusion – and it’s not just the Sid Waddell Trophy that players are vying for.
For the third consecutive year, competitors are also in contention for another prestigious award, the Ballon d’Art.
The Ballon d’Art will once again be available
This impressive trophy is presented to the player who achieves the highest number of 180s during the tournament.
Most 180s at World Darts Championship
*Statistics after finals
- Gary Anderson – 59
- Luke Littler – 58
- Gian van Veen – 48
- Justin Hood – 39
- Luke Humphries – 37
Do players receive prize money for hitting 180s at the World Darts Championship?
Players at the World Darts Championship do not receive additional money for scoring 180s.
However, for every 180 scored at Ally Pally, Paddy Power will contribute £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK as part of the ‘The Even Bigger 180’ initiative.
The bookmaker is also offering a bonus for every nine-darter achieved during the World Darts Championship.
For each perfect leg at Ally Pally, £180,000 will be equally divided among the player who accomplishes it, Prostate Cancer UK, and one randomly selected fan present in the audience during the session when the nine-darter is thrown.
In the initial two years of Paddy Power's sponsorship of the World Darts Championship, an impressive £2 million has been raised to support Prostate Cancer UK’s innovative research project.
Previous Winners
Luke Humphries claimed the inaugural Ballon d’Art in 2024 with an impressive total of 73 maximums.
One year later, teenage sensation Luke Littler captured both the World Darts Championship title and the 180 accolade from his rival.
The Nuke achieved a remarkable 76 maximums on his way to his first victory at Ally Pally at just 17 years old.
Michael Smith holds the record for the most 180s in an individual event, prior to the establishment of the Ballon d’Art.
In 2022, he amassed an astounding total of 83 maximums, surpassing Gary Anderson’s previous record of 71.
Bully Boy was defeated by Luke Humphries in the final that year but eventually secured the title 12 months later.
Here are the last 10 players who have recorded the most 180s:
- 2025: Luke Littler (76 180s & won the tournament)
- 2024: Luke Humphries (73 180s & won the tournament)
- 2023: Michael Smith (66 180s & won the tournament)
- 2022: Michael Smith (83 180s & finished as runner-up)
- 2021: Gerwyn Price (55 180s & won the tournament)
- 2020: Peter Wright (68 180s & won the tournament)
- 2019: Michael Smith (64 180s & finished as runner-up)
- 2018: Rob Cross (66 180s & won the tournament)
- 2017: Gary Anderson (71 180s & finished as runner-up)
- 2016: Adrian Lewis (60 180s & finished as runner-up)
Which edition of the World Darts Championship saw the most 180s?
- 1st – 914 in 2024
- 2nd – 907 in 2025
- 3rd – 901 in 2023
- 4th – 880 in 2019
- 5th – 877 in 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ballon d'Art?
The Ballon d'Art is a trophy awarded to the player who scores the most 180s during the World Darts Championship.
Is there prize money for hitting 180s?
No, players do not receive extra money for hitting 180s, but Paddy Power donates £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK for each 180 scored during the tournament.
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