What is lakeside darts?

Lakeside Darts, also known as the Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship, is one of the most prestigious and longest-running darts championships in the world. The tournament is held annually in January at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, Surrey, England.

The first Lakeside darts championship was held in 1978 and is organized by the British Darts Organisation (BDO). It is a knockout tournament featuring a men's and women's singles competition, as well as a youth championship.

Some of the biggest names in darts have won the Lakeside Darts championship over the years, including Eric Bristow, Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld, and Trina Gulliver.

The Lakeside Country Club, where the tournament is held, is a popular venue for darts enthusiasts from all over the world. It has a capacity of over 1,500 spectators and is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate crowds.

In recent years, the popularity of the Lakeside Darts championship has been eclipsed by the rival Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournament, the World Darts Championship, which is held annually in December at the Alexandra Palace in London. However, the Lakeside Darts championship remains a significant event in the darts calendar and continues to attract top players from around the world.