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Darts: Dates confirmed for 2025 Isle of Man festival

Next year marks 40th year of the popular Villa Marina event

Dates have been confirmed for the 2025 edition of a highly-popular darts event on the Isle of Man.

Those behind the Isle of Man Darts Festival have announced the occasion will return next year from Thursday, 6 March to Sunday, 9 March, stating on social media 'contracts agreed all systems go' with final details being prepared.

Each year the tournament - hosted by England Darts - sees hundreds of darts players descend on the Villa Marina in Douglas with 2024 marking its 39th year.

Some of the biggest names in the sport have competing in the Island festival in previous years such as current international sensation Luke Littler and women's world number one Beau Greaves.

Along with junior, senior and masters events, some of the elite in para darts have competed at the event including local world para darts competitors Darren Kennish and Callum Brew.

The format and entries for 2025 are still to be confirmed.

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