How much do darts players make?

Based on the PDC prize money data available, the top-ranked 159 players on the circuit can expect to earn £28,406 ($39,375) annually from prize money alone, further earnings can then come from sponsorship and exhibition earnings in addition.

Players wishing to players on the PDC professional dart circuit require to hold a valid tour card . A total of 128 players at any one time have cards. January each year, the PDC hold a qualifying school (Q-School) that anyone can enter despite their ability to try and win a vacant tour card or PDC place.

Age Limits: To compete in the PDC Qualifying School, players must be aged 16 or over at the date of the opening day of the event . Players who win a PDC Tour Card will be required to pay a Tour Card Upgrade Fee of £250 to the PDPA to become a Full Member.