Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is a professional darts organisation in the United Kingdom, established in 1992 when a group of leading players split from the British Darts Organisation (BDO) to form what was initially called the World Darts Council (WDC). Sports promoter Eddie Hearn is the PDC chairman.
Photo of the stage at the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship | |
| Abbreviation | PDC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 16 January 1992 |
| Type | Professional darts organisation |
| Headquarters | Mascalls, Mascalls Lane Brentwood, Essex CM14 5LJ England, United Kingdom |
Membership | 221 |
Chairman | Eddie Hearn |
Chief Executive | Matthew Porter |
Staff | 30 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | World Darts Council |
The PDC developed and holds several championship competitions, including the annual PDC World Darts Championship, the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, UK Open, Premier League, and Grand Slam. It also runs its own world rankings based on players' performances.
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