It took place from 23 to 28 October at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, Essex, which hosted the PDC World Darts Championship from 1994 to 2007.

Adam Smith-Neale was the reigning men's champion after defeating Glen Durrant in the previous year's final by 6 sets to 4, but lost in the Last 128 to Hannes Schnier of Austria.

John O'Shea won his first major title with a 6 sets to 4 win over Scott Waites.

The youth tournaments were won by Keane Barry and Katie Sheldon of the Republic of Ireland.

The tournament was beset with problems, including:[2] These irregularities led to the BDO, a founder member of the World Darts Federation, being demoted to associate status by the WDF.