On December 15th, Alexandra Palace will open its doors to the 28th Darts World Cup, which will produce the new champion in the final on January 3rd.
Spectators are allowed in London, but much is new this year.
Wherever alcohol from pitchers is drunk, costumed fans climb onto beer benches, put their heads back and roar their songs in the hot and humid air, this time British understatement will rule.
There remains a high risk for the organizer.
He comes in for a reason above all.