The PDC World Darts Championship moved to Alexandra Palace in 2008.
The 2008 championship was the first edition staged at Alexandra Palace, the historic north London entertainment venue commonly nicknamed “Ally Pally.” The move followed the end of the championship’s long run at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet, where the event had been held since its creation in 1994.
Alexandra Palace quickly became identified with the PDC world championship. Its large audience capacity allowed the tournament to grow beyond the more intimate setting of the Circus Tavern, while the Christmas and New Year scheduling remained central to the event’s identity.
The year refers to the championship edition beginning in December 2007 and ending in January 2008. This can cause confusion when sources describe the event by either its starting year or its final date.