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The World Darts Championship is currently in progress – and players are not only competing for the Sid Waddell Trophy.

For the third consecutive year, competitors will also vie for another prestigious award, the Ballon d’Art.

PaddyPower World Darts Championship Ballon d'Art trophy.The Ballon d’Art is once again up for grabs

This impressive trophy is awarded to the player who achieves the highest number of 180s during the tournament.

Top Players with Most 180s at World Darts Championship

  • Connor Scutt – 16
  • Justin Hood – 16
  • Gary Anderson – 15
  • Danny Noppert – 15
  • Dirk van Duijvenbode – 13
  • James Hurrell – 13
  • Dave Chisnall – 13
  • Martin Schindler – 13
  • Jonny Tata – 13
  • Gian van Veen – 13
  • Callan Rydz – 12
  • Stephen Bunting – 11
  • Luke Humphries – 11
  • Michael van Gerwen – 11
  • Chris Dobey – 11
  • Scott Williams – 11
  • Alan Soutar – 11
  • Wessel Nijman – 11
  • Luke Littler – 11
  • Joe Cullen – 10
  • Tavis Dudeney – 9
  • Darren Beveridge – 9
  • Jermaine Wattimena – 9
  • Ricky Evans – 9
  • Michael Smith – 9
  • Gerwyn Price – 9
  • Max Hopp – 9
  • Nathan Aspinall – 9
  • Cameron Menzies – 9
  • William O’Connor – 8
  • Ryan Searle – 8
  • Jeffrey de Graaf – 8
  • Niels Zonneveld – 8
  • David Munyua – 8

Prize Money for 180s at the World Darts Championship

Players at the tournament do not receive additional funds for scoring 180s.

However, for each 180 scored at Ally Pally, Paddy Power will contribute £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK through their ‘The Even Bigger 180’ campaign.

The bookmaker is also providing a bonus for each nine-darter achieved during the World Darts Championship.

For every perfect leg at Ally Pally, £180,000 will be evenly distributed between the player who accomplishes it, Prostate Cancer UK, and one randomly selected fan in attendance during the session when the nine-darter is thrown.

In the first two years of Paddy Power sponsoring the World Darts Championship, an impressive £2 million has been raised to support Prostate Cancer UK’s groundbreaking research initiatives.

Previous Winners of the Ballon d’Art

Luke Humphries claimed the inaugural Ballon d’Art in 2024 with a remarkable total of 73 maximums.

The following year, teenage sensation Luke Littler captured both the World Darts Championship title and the 180 accolade from his competitor.

Littler achieved an astonishing 76 maximums on his way to his first Ally Pally victory at just 17 years old.

Prior to the introduction of the Ballon d’Art, Michael Smith had scored the most 180s in an individual event.

In 2022, he amassed an impressive 83 maximums, surpassing Gary Anderson’s former record of 71.

Although Smith was defeated by Peter Wright in the final that year, he ultimately secured the title a year later.

Here are the last ten players who have recorded the most 180s:

  • 2025: Luke Littler (76 180s & won tournament)
  • 2024: Luke Humphries (73 180s & won tournament)
  • 2023: Michael Smith (66 180s & won tournament)
  • 2022: Michael Smith (83 180s & finished runner-up)
  • 2021: Gerwyn Price (55 180s & won tournament)
  • 2020: Peter Wright (68 180s & won tournament)
  • 2019: Michael Smith (64 180s & finished runner-up)
  • 2018: Rob Cross (66 180s & won tournament)
  • 2017: Gary Anderson (71 180s & finished runner-up)
  • 2016: Adrian Lewis (60 180s & finished runner-up)

Editions with Most 180s