Which darts organisation was originally called the World Darts Council?

The organisation originally called the World Darts Council is the Professional Darts Corporation.

The World Darts Council was formed in 1992 by leading players and promoters during a split from the British Darts Organisation. It was renamed the Professional Darts Corporation in 1997, and the abbreviation PDC is now used throughout professional darts coverage.

The organisation created its own world championship in 1994, with Dennis Priestley winning the inaugural title. The PDC’s rise eventually produced a separate professional circuit featuring major tournaments, televised ranking events and the Premier League. The BDO remained a distinct organisation for many years, while the World Darts Federation operated as the sport’s international governing body rather than as the same professional tournament promoter. This historical naming can cause confusion when older match reports use WDC.