Chris Dobey Wins Players Championship 17 | Darts News
Chris dobey seized his second Players Championship title of 2025 after a thrilling final against Dirk van Duijvenbode. Dobey’s precise finishing, highlighted by a crucial 8-7 victory in Leicester, was the key to his success in this highly competitive tournament. Throughout the match, Dobey showcased a remarkable 38.1% success rate on doubles, outperforming van Duijvenbode and ultimately dominating the darts championship role. This win further cements his position in the sport. News Directory 3 brings you all the action, revealing how Dobey triumphed with a 70 checkout in the deciding leg. Explore his path to the final, including impressive victories over Josh Rock, James Wade, and Gian van Veen. Discover what’s next for the champ as he continues his quest for Pro Tour dominance.
chris Dobey Wins Players Championship Title in leicester Showdown
Updated June 17, 2025
Chris Dobey, ranked No. 7 in the world, emerged victorious at the 17th Players Championship of the year, defeating Dirk van Duijvenbode in a nail-biting final. The Englishman sealed the win with a 70 checkout in the deciding leg, securing an 8-7 victory in Leicester.
This triumph marks Dobey’s second Players Championship title this year and his seventh overall on the Pro Tour. While Van Duijvenbode posted a higher average of 102.4 compared to Dobey’s 98.69, Dobey’s precision on the outer ring proved to be the deciding factor in this darts championship role.
Dobey hit 38.1% of his attempts at a double, while his Dutch opponent only managed 29.2%. This accuracy helped propel Dobey to victory in the players championship role.
En route to the final, Dobey delivered what was arguably his finest performance of the tournament in the round of 16, averaging 103.21 in a 6-3 victory over Josh rock, the recent World Cup winner. He then proceeded to defeat james Wade and Gian van Veen to secure his spot in the final.
Van Duijvenbode’s path to the final included a dominant 6-1 victory over former world champion Michael Smith in the quarter-finals and a narrow 7-6 win against Damon Heta of Australia in the semi-finals.Though, he couldn’t replicate that success against Dobey in the final darts role.
What’s next
Dobey looks to carry this momentum into upcoming tournaments as he continues his quest for further titles on the Pro Tour.