Most PDC Nine-Darters in History: All-Time Top 10

Michael van Gerwen leads the all-time PDC nine-darter list with 30, ahead of Phil Taylor on 22 and Dave Chisnall next up on 15 – check out the full top 10 from William Hill News.

Top 10 PDC Nine-Darters

Michael van Gerwen has separated himself from the pack by pushing the record to 30 PDC nine-darters, and his total still gives the modern era its defining benchmark.

Phil Taylor remains the sport’s giant for many fans, but the numbers now put him clear in second with 22, while Dave Chisnall’s climb to 15 has moved him into a firm third.

The newer names matter just as much for where this list is heading. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are both already on eight, which keeps this story moving for 2026 readers and gives the next generation a serious target to chase.

Michael van Gerwen still sets the standard

Michael van Gerwen has hit 30 PDC nine-darters, with seven of them televised. His first televised perfect leg came against James Wade at the 2012 UK Open, when he finished a leg with a 144 checkout.

MVG’s place at the top is not just about volume. He has built a record that spans floor events, majors and TV stages, which is why he remains the first name on any serious nine-darter conversation.

Phil Taylor and the legacy of perfection

Phil Taylor has 22 PDC nine-darters, with 11 televised. His first came at the 2002 World Matchplay against Chris Mason, the first live PDC nine-darter broadcast on British television.

Taylor also made history in the 2010 Premier League final against James Wade, becoming the first player to hit two nine-dart finishes in a single match. That match still sits near the top of the sport’s most replayed perfect-leg moments.

The rest of the established top 10

Dave Chisnall has hit 15 PDC nine-darters, with one televised. His rise has been steady, and the gap between him and the chasing pack is now wide enough to matter in any all-time ranking.

Adrian Lewis has 13 PDC nine-darters, with five televised. He remains one of the sport’s great stage hitters, and his World Championship pedigree still gives his nine-darter record extra weight.

James Wade and Simon Whitlock are tied on 11, with Whitlock owning one televised nine-darter. Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson are next on 10, with Anderson’s total keeping him in the conversation despite not being a heavy televised accumulator.

Most televised nine-darters: the TV stars stand out

Phil Taylor leads the televised list on 11, just ahead of Michael van Gerwen on seven and Adrian Lewis on five. That split matters because it shows how some players built records on the stage while others piled up numbers away from the spotlight.

Raymond van Barneveld’s total of 10 includes only a small televised share, while Gary Anderson’s 10 has also come with a lighter TV footprint. The contrast is part of what makes nine-darter rankings more interesting than simple career totals.

The new generation: Luke Littler and Luke Humphries

Luke Littler already has eight PDC nine-darters and Luke Humphries also sits on eight. For two players still writing the early chapters of their careers, that is a seriously strong starting point.

Littler has also delivered televised perfect legs, which is exactly why his progress has become such a talking point across the darts world.

Humphries has been just as relevant in the modern conversation, even if his headline value comes from a slightly different kind of consistency.

A top-10 list that ignores both players would already feel out of date. Their totals are not final, only early markers of how the next era could look.

The famous modern nine-darter everyone remembers

Michael Smith’s nine-darter against Michael van Gerwen in the 2023 PDC World Championship final remains the most famous perfect leg of the modern era. It was the first nine-darter ever hit in a World Championship final, and it landed on the biggest possible stage at Alexandra Palace.

That moment matters because it is the one casual fans still bring up first. It proved that nine-darters are not just statistical footnotes – sometimes they become the match itself.

Why the ranking keeps changing

PDC nine-darter totals move with every major tournament, so an all-time list needs regular refreshes. Michael van Gerwen’s lead is large, but the chase behind him is active enough that the order can keep shifting over time.

That is especially true with Littler and Humphries in the frame. Both are already in the top 10, both are still adding to their totals, and both have the kind of scoring power that keeps perfect legs in play.

If you want to follow the next nine-darter properly, the best place to keep an eye on is the PDC darts category and the broader tournament calendar around it.

A nine-darter is still the cleanest shot in darts, which is why fans never stop talking about it – and why a perfect leg can still get a room buzzing like nothing else.

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Nine Dart Finish FAQs:

Who has hit the most nine-darters in PDC history?

Michael van Gerwen, with 30 nine-darters at PDC events.

How many televised nine-darters has Phil Taylor hit?

Phil Taylor has hit 11 televised nine-darters out of 22 total at PDC events.

Has Luke Littler hit a nine-darter?

Yes – Luke Littler has hit 8 nine-darters at PDC events as of 2026, including televised perfect legs.

What is the most famous nine-darter ever?

Michael Smith’s nine-dart finish against Michael van Gerwen in the 2023 PDC World Championship final at Alexandra Palace, the first perfect leg in a World Championship final.