Let's play darts

[Michael Morris]

This will be a test as to how well people can behave in a controlled setting.

Up to 1,000 fans will be able to attend each session of this year's PDC World Darts Championship but they will not be permitted to wear fancy dress.

The tournament will take place from 15 December to 3 January at Alexandra Palace in London.

Fans from areas in tiers one and two can book a table of four for one household or support bubble, but people from tier three areas cannot attend.

Spectators are also banned from singing or chanting.

The tournament will be the first PDC event to feature a live crowd since March, when restrictions were first imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Organisers said fans must wear face coverings at all times, except when seated at their table, while all food and drink must be ordered via a mobile app.

"Unfortunately, for this year only, we are unable to permit any spectators on site in fancy dress," they said.

"Christmas jumpers, however, are allowed."

The PDC said that "football style" singing and chanting will be banned.

"However, you will be able to encourage your favourite players from your table," they added.

"Failure to adhere to requests from event security to comply with this may lead to your removal from the event."

[MacAdder]

Its a big step in the right direction.

Been to a few shows over the years and audience participation is a big part of the event. No singing and no fancy dress will disappoint the punters, the beer should be a big consolation though.

Good to see that they are trying these sporting events out in the hope of getting sport, and people's lives, back on track.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Its a big step in the right direction.

Been to a few shows over the years and audience participation is a big part of the event. No singing and no fancy dress will disappoint the punters, the beer should be a big consolation though.

Good to see that they are trying these sporting events out in the hope of getting sport, and people's lives, back on track.

The beer will probably lead to quite a bit of singing. Good luck getting some of the pissed punters to stop, and I'd include myself in that if I was there!!!

[life on mars]

No 'point'

[The Bloop]

It'll be a bit like the old BDO world championships, with Tony Green asking for the very best of order, when players are at the oche.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

No 'point'

Yes, let's hope the fans don't get too flighty, otherwise there'll be double trouble, especially if they get board. Sure it'll all be oche, though.

[The Bloop]

Yes, let's hope the fans don't get too flighty, otherwise there'll be double trouble, especially if they get board. Sure it'll all be oche, though.

What a load of bull