Raymond van Barneveld has secured his place at Alexandra Palace next month after the final Players Championship event took place in Leicester, according to Sky Sports Darts. The Dutchman ensured he will be competing at the World Championship, with the tournament set to be held at the iconic London venue.
The final Players Championship event in Leicester also saw Tommy Morris produce a stunning victory over Luke Humphries in the final, a result that booked Morris a World Championship spot. Morris's win over Humphries was the standout moment of the event, as he claimed the title and with it a place at Alexandra Palace.
However, Ricky Evans will need to come through qualifying if he is to join Van Barneveld and Morris at the World Championship. Evans was unable to secure automatic qualification and must now navigate the qualifying route to earn his spot.
The news was reported by Sky Sports Darts on Thursday 5 November 2026, with the final Players Championship event in Leicester proving decisive for several players' World Championship hopes.
