Generally, a set will consist of the best of five legs (first player to win three) – although there are some exceptions. The most notable being the World Masters, where a set is the best of three legs (first to two).
Read moreHow long does a darts final last?
Sky Sports have exclusive coverage of the Ally Pally showdown. The programme starts at 8pm but don’t expect the action for around half an hour after that. With the game being the first to seven sets, it could last around two and a half hours if it goes all the way.
Read moreIs there a time limit to throw darts?
23.14 A maximum time limit of three minutes , subject to the referee’s permission, shall be allowed in the instance of player requiring to leave the playing area, in exceptional circumstances, during the course of matchplay.
Read moreHow many games are in a leg of darts?
A leg is a single game in the sport of darts. Most darts matches are played over a number of legs. Alternatively, a match may be divided into sets, with each set being contested often on a first to 3 legs or first to 5 legs basis.
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