What the competition is
Darts formats distinguish legs from sets. Some tournaments count legs directly toward a match win; others group legs into sets. The applicable event and round determine how many are required. The Darts Regulation Authority rules provide the underlying game context, while an event’s conditions supply its particular format. A ranking or order of merit is separate from the score in the current match.
Following the competition
Keep the tournament, round and player pairing. A 2–1 set score cannot be read as only three legs played without the format. Session listings can contain multiple matches, so a later player’s start may depend on earlier contests. Convert the actual host venue’s local date for Australia and distinguish a televised programme window from the opening dart of a specific match.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| PDC | An organiser of multiple competitions. |
| Leg | An individual unit of play. |
| Set | A grouping of legs in a set-format event. |
| Event conditions | Determine the match’s required legs or sets. |
Questions about this guide
Do all PDC tournaments use identical set formats?
No. Formats vary by event and round.
Can a set score be treated as the total number of legs?
No. Read the event’s set structure.