Darts fans vent fury and demand refunds after World Championship streaming issues

The sound issues began when coverage started at 12:30pm, leaving subscribers unable to hear any audio from the prestigious tournament.

Multiple fans took to social media to voice their frustration over the streaming problems, with many calling the situation "embarrassing" and demanding their money back.

After 25 minutes of silence on the streams, the PDC issued a statement on X addressing the technical difficulties.

"We are aware of a sound issue on PDCTV and are currently working on a solution with our providers," the organisation wrote.

The statement added: "Thank you for your patience."

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However, the sound problems continued even as the matches began at Alexandra Palace, leading to increased frustration among paying subscribers.

The technical glitch affected viewers who had specifically paid for access to PDCTV's coverage of the tournament.

One frustrated fan from the United States wrote on X: "Patience? C'mon...the stream has been on for 25 minutes and it took y'all this long to even make a statement? It's refund time y'all, this is embarrassing."

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Another viewer demanded: "You gonna turn the sound on? 20 f***ing minutes of silence....the matches are starting and still no sound...what gives?"

"This is the Worlds lads not a Pro Tour it should be right," commented one fan.

And another subscriber added: "Absolute joke Ive never seen an event go past without a serious issue. PDCTV needs a really big overhaul."

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Eight matches are scheduled for what promises to be a packed Super Saturday at Alexandra Palace.

The evening session features the highly anticipated debut of teenage sensation Luke Littler, who faces Ryan Meikle.

Ahead of the match, Meikle acknowledged the pressure his young opponent might face, saying: "I'm sure he'll have a lot of pressure on him, obviously media-wise and the TV."

"I'm not looking to slow him down or do any sort of tactics," Meikle added. "Hopefully I can just relax and play my best game."

The experienced player also praised his opponent: "I don't think he has any weaknesses, to be fair. I think he's unbelievable."