- The World Darts Championship started in typically fun fashion on Friday
- Many fans were in a festive mood, dressed as elves, turkeys and trees
- Others had a different idea of Christmas, which arrived in the form of pineapple and ketchup
The World Darts Championship is back in boisterous fashion as fans celebrated its return with a variety of festive outfits.
Darts' premier competition is known for its lively atmosphere and the supporters had no intention of disrupting tradition.
Fans arrived dressed in everything appropriate for a white Christmas, including turkeys, trees and elves.
There were plenty who strolled in in less recognizable Christmas guises, with lobsters, pineapples and hot dogs spotted among the crowd.
One guy had the ingenuity to turn up with a dartboard around his face, which you hope won't confuse the players.
Many darts fans came to the World Darts Championship dressed for the holidays
A group of turkeys enjoyed one last social occasion before beginning their Christmas duties
Santa Claus gave some of his elves a rare evening off during the busiest time of the year
Lobster may be a more expensive choice for the dinner table
Perhaps some consider ketchup a Christmas staple, as more than one visitor arrived as a bottle of Heinz.
One trio waltzed into the arena dressed as a version of Elvis Presley, and even the most suspicious minds would have to admit they did their best.
The fun didn't stop there as one man did his best Ali G impersonation.
Four games were scheduled for Friday evening.
In the first, Kevin Doets defeated Stowe Buntz in three sets to set up a round two clash with Michael Smith, landing five 180s and 60 percent on doubles.
Some revelers showed up dressed as pineapples
Don't aim for a bullseye with this dartboard!
One of Santa's helpers had a message for his mother at home
Ketchup was a surprisingly popular outfit choice, often as an accompaniment to a hot dog
In the second match, Scotland's Cameron Menzies made progress with a three-set victory over Rusty-Jake Rodriguez.
More to follow.
Three Elvis Pressley impersonators brought the charisma to Ally Pally
Can we expect Ali G to drop a new darts-related theme next year?
Three Power Rangers arrived on the scene to bring order and discipline
Any help identifying what these costumes are for?