The 2026 World Darts Championship continues at Alexandra Palace on Sunday, with two of the sport’s biggest names stepping back onto the Ally Pally stage as the tournament gathers pace.

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Second seed Luke Humphries resumes his bid to reclaim the Sid Waddell Trophy when he faces former semi-finalist Gabriel Clemens.

World champion two years ago, Humphries is defending £500,000 in ranking prize money and has looked every bit a title contender so far.

‘Cool Hand’ opened his campaign with a commanding 3–1 win over Ted Evetts, posting a 98.5 average, before producing a ruthless display against 71-year-old Paul Lim, dropping just a single leg. Those performances have kept Humphries firmly on course for a potential blockbuster final against Luke Littler in the New Year.

Clemens arrives in round three having put a frustrating season behind him. The German has reached this stage at Ally Pally for the fifth time in six years after straight-sets victories over Alex Spellman and 31st seed Wessel Nijman. However, the task now ramps up significantly against an opponent who has reached the final in three of his last four televised ranking events.

Elsewhere on Sunday’s schedule, three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen will look to avoid becoming the latest big-name casualty at the hands of German debutant Arno Merk.

Van Gerwen, seeded third, boasts a formidable record at the World Championship, having reached seven finals since 2013, including two of the last three. Merk impressed in the previous round, producing a decent display to earn widespread admiration, but this represents a major step up in class.

The Dutchman appears to be growing into the tournament and is widely expected to come out fast, assert control early and keep his path clear towards a potential semi-final showdown with Humphries. A relatively swift victory, likely settled in under seven sets, looks the most probable outcome, even if maximums are not flowing freely.

Luke Humphries v Gabriel Clemens

Humphries has looked every inch a champion-in-waiting so far and remains difficult to oppose. His dismantling of Paul Lim underlined his focus and winning mentality, even amid the emotional backdrop of Lim’s fairytale run.

Clemens deserves huge credit for his win over Nijman, but this presents a very different challenge. Humphries appears fully locked in on regaining the world title and should have too much firepower and consistency on the big stage.

Michael van Gerwen v Arno Merk

Merk has won plenty of fans with his fearless performances, but Van Gerwen’s experience and tournament pedigree tend to come to the fore at this stage.

If the Dutchman starts sharply, he should have the control and composure required to progress without too much drama.

With heavyweight names returning to the spotlight, Sunday promises another compelling chapter at Ally Pally as the race for the Sid Waddell Trophy intensifies.