What links Ali G, Hulk Hogan and the Teletubbies? A penchant for a trip to the World Darts Championship, of course.
Fancy dress is almost compulsory at Alexandra Palace and it's no different at this year's tournament.
As Luke Littler and Co. put their skills to the test at the oche, ESPN brings you the best looks sported by revellers at darts' showpiece event.
Thursday Dec. 11 The opening night saw defending champion Littler dispatch Darius Labanauskas and Michael Smith outclass Lisa Ashton.
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Friday Dec. 13 Gian van Veen earned his first win on the Alexandra Palace stage as Ricky Evans brought the Christmas cheer.
Shrek and Lord Farquaad settled their differences for a night at the darts. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Hulk Hogan made his annual appearance. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images The Vatican had its Christmas party in north London. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images The dartboard hat is simple, but effective. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Saturday Dec. 13 Former world champions Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson advanced to the second round while Peter Lim, 71, became the oldest player to win a match in world championship history.
Not sure these guys thought about the practicalities of their outfit choice. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Minion mayhem before the start of Saturday's afternoon session. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The Grinch attempted to turn this fan astray. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Santa took some time out from Christmas prep to enjoy a night out at the darts. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Sunday Dec. 14 Stephen Bunting battled past Sebastian Bialecki in a first-round epic after Nitin Kumar became the first Indian to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The star needs some work but otherwise a great effort with this Christmas tree ensemble. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images A dapper-looking pirate opted for something other than a bottle of rum. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Primetime, indeed. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Pope, jockeys, Top Gun -- it was all happening on Sunday. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Monday Dec. 15 Monday's crowd saw some unsavoury scenes as Cameron Menzies repeatedly punched a drinks table on stage after being knocked out by Charlie Manby.
Ali G is an Alexandra Palace crowd favourite. Warren Little/Getty Images Peter Wright got in on the act with his mimicry of The Grinch in his win over Noa-Lynn van Leuven. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Mario attempted to direct traffic at Ally Pally. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The bananas saw some drama(s) on Monday. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Tuesday Dec. 16 and Wednesday Dec. 17 Tuesday was headlined by Gerwyn Price and the Ally Pally wasp , while Wednesday saw Raymond van Barneveld crash out in the first round.
The Oompa-Loompas returned on Tuesday. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images You are what you drink. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images What have the Romans ever done for us? Warren Little/Getty Images We can only assume there was a scarecrow and a lion just out of shot. Warren Little/Getty Images A group of jockeys took in the sights of north London. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images It's either an extremely convincing costume or proof that the Ally Pally wasp showed its face again during Wednesday's evening session. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images ESPN's darts page has all the latest breaking news, features and reaction to all the big moments during this year's PDC World Darts Championship.
