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| Founded | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Organising body | WDF Category Major |
| Most recent champions | Singles Berry van Peer (men's singles) Beau Greaves (women's singles) (boys' singles) (girls' singles)Pairs  Haupai Puha & Ben Robb (men's pairs) Deta Hedman & Beau Greaves (women's pairs) (boys' pairs) (girls' pairs) (youth mixed)Team Netherlands (men's team) Ireland (women's team)Overall Netherlands (men's overall) England (women's overall)(youth overall) (2023) |
The WDF World Cup is a darts tournament organised by the World Darts Federation and held biennially since 1977. It has featured men's events since the beginning, while women's events were added in 1983 and youth events in 1999. The most recent tournament, the 2023 World Cup, was held in Esbjerg, Denmark. The event used to be broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom, but coverage of the tournament ceased after the 1987 World Cup.
Tournament structure
[edit]Men's national teams participating in the WDF World Cup consist of four players per country, competing as singles, pairs and in a four-player team event. Starting in 2015, women's teams will also consist of four players each and compete in these three types of events, having previously comprised only two players for singles and pairs competitions. Youth teams have been expanded as well and will now include two male and two female players under the age of 18 who compete in their respective singles and pairs competitions as well as a mixed pairs event.
Points are scored depending on placement in the various events, with the national teams achieving the highest points totals being crowned WDF World Cup Champions in the three categories of men, women and youth.
List of tournaments
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "WDF World Cup 2015". 31 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "WDF World Cup 2019 - Adult Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 8–12 October 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d "WDF World Cup 2019 - Youth Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 8–12 October 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b "WDF World Cup 2019 - Team Competition". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d "WDF World Cup 2023 - Adult Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 26–30 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "WDF World Cup 2023 - Youth Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 26–30 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b "WDF World Cup 2023 - Team Competition". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "WDF World Cup 2025 Adult Open Rankings". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "WDF World Cup 2025 Women Rankings". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "WDF World Cup 2025 Youth Rankings". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d "WDF World Cup 2025 - Adult Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 23–27 September 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "WDF World Cup 2025 - Youth Singles & Pairs". Dart Connect TV. 23–27 September 2025. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ a b "WDF World Cup 2025 - Team Competition". Dart Connect TV. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
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History
Origins and early development
The World Darts Federation (WDF), founded in 1976 as the international governing body for darts, launched the WDF World Cup in 1977 as a biennial team competition to foster global participation and standardize the sport across nations.[4] The inaugural edition, held from December 2 to 4 at the Wembley Conference Centre in London, England, featured men's events only, including singles, pairs, and team competitions with squads of four players per nation, and drew 18 participating countries.[5] This event marked the first major international darts tournament organized under WDF auspices, emphasizing national representation and collective performance over individual achievements.[6] Early development saw format refinements and expanding reach, with team sizes increasing to four players starting in the 1979 edition hosted at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.[7] Subsequent tournaments rotated venues to promote international hosting, including the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1981, which helped build momentum despite logistical challenges of transcontinental travel.[8] Participation grew steadily, reaching 23 nations by the 1987 event in Copenhagen, Denmark, reflecting the WDF's efforts to affiliate more national federations and encourage grassroots development worldwide.[9] In 1983, held at Ingliston Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, the competition briefly introduced women's divisions alongside the men's format.[10] The tournament gained visibility through UK television coverage on ITV, which aired the event annually from 1977 until the 1987 edition, exposing darts to broader audiences and aiding its transition from pub-based play to organized international sport.[11] By the mid-1980s, the WDF World Cup had established itself as a cornerstone of non-professional darts, with over 20 nations routinely competing and contributing to the sport's global infrastructure.[12] The 1990s brought significant hurdles following the 1993 schism, when leading players broke away from the British Darts Organisation (BDO)—a key WDF affiliate—to form the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), prioritizing higher prize money and professional structures.[13] This split restricted PDC-affiliated professionals from WDF eligibility, depleting top talent from the World Cup and shifting its focus toward amateur and semi-professional competitors, thereby preserving the event's foundational ethos of accessible, nation-based competition amid darts' professionalization.[14] Despite these challenges, participation peaked at 32 countries in the men's division by 1993, underscoring the tournament's enduring appeal in non-professional circuits.[15]Inclusion of women's and youth divisions
The inclusion of women's events at the WDF World Cup marked a significant step toward gender inclusivity in international darts, beginning in 1983 when singles and pairs competitions were added to the tournament held at Ingliston Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. This expansion allowed female players from 19 nations to compete for the first time, with Sandy Reitan of the United States claiming the inaugural women's singles title by defeating Sandra Lee of Wales 4-3 in the final. Early participation was concentrated among established darts-playing countries, including England, the Netherlands, the United States, and Wales, reflecting the sport's developing global infrastructure for women at the time.[16][17] Women's events continued to evolve, with England securing the first overall women's championship in 1985 through victories in both singles (Linda Batten) and pairs (Batten and Sharon Kemp). The women's team event was introduced in 1991 at the tournament in Zandvoort, Netherlands, where England won the debut competition, further integrating national team formats for female players and boosting participation from additional countries like Australia and New Zealand. By the mid-1990s, women's divisions had become a staple, contributing to broader representation and competitive depth.[18][19] Youth divisions were launched in 1999 at the WDF World Cup in Durban, South Africa, targeting players under 18 years old and initially featuring boys' singles and mixed youth pairs events to encourage early international competition. Nine countries, including Australia, Belgium, and host South Africa, participated in the mixed pairs, with Kim Viljanen of Finland winning the boys' singles. Girls' events were added in 2003, starting with singles at the European-hosted tournament, allowing for separate girls' competitions and expanding youth inclusivity; by 2005, full singles and pairs formats for both boys and girls were established, fostering growth in junior development.[20][21][22] A key format evolution occurred in 2015, when women's teams were expanded from two to four players to align with the men's format, while youth teams consist of two boys and two girls, with overall titles based on combined points from all events. This change, implemented at the Baku tournament, enhanced strategic depth. Following the British Darts Organisation's collapse in 2020 and the WDF's subsequent restructuring of its calendar and rankings in 2021, the biennial event was not held in 2021 and resumed in 2023; emphasis on inclusivity grew, resulting in expanded youth integration and concurrent scheduling of youth events alongside adult divisions by 2025 to support emerging talent pathways.[23][24][25]Tournament Format
Qualification process
The qualification process for the WDF World Cup is managed through national darts federations that are full members of the World Darts Federation (WDF), allowing each member country to enter one team of four players in the men's (open), women's, and youth divisions, provided they meet eligibility requirements under WDF Bye-Law 7.05.[26] Participation is open to all full member nations that submit entries, with the host country receiving automatic entry as a member; the total field size is typically capped at 40-50 teams based on the number of valid applications received, prioritizing established members while encouraging broader representation.[26] Seeding within the tournament is determined by the WDF World Cup Order of Merit, which aggregates points from each nation's performance in the previous three World Cups (separate tables for open and women's events), with ties broken by results from the most recent two or one World Cup, followed by a random draw if needed.[26] Team selection is handled internally by each national association, which nominates players based on their own criteria, such as domestic rankings or trial performances; however, strict restrictions apply to players holding a PDC Tour Card, who have been ineligible for WDF events, including the World Cup, since 1994 following the split between the organizations, prioritizing amateur and non-professional participants to maintain the event's grassroots focus.[27] Youth players are also barred from adult divisions if competing in the youth event concurrently.[26] For the 2025 edition in Seoul, South Korea, 47 nations participated, with 36 entering only men's teams; national associations were required to submit participant lists and event details to the WDF by August 31, 2025, with confirmations handled through the tournament director.[28][29] Historically, entry has evolved from open invitations to all WDF members in the early years—starting with 13 nations in the inaugural 1977 event—to a more structured process post-2010, emphasizing merit-based seeding via the Order of Merit to manage growing interest and limit the field to 40-50 teams for logistical feasibility.[26] The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this in 2021, when the edition was fully cancelled after consultations between the WDF and host organizers in Denmark and Hungary due to travel restrictions and health risks.[30] Non-European nations often face additional challenges, such as visa requirements for entry into host countries like South Korea, where federations must provide invitation letters and support documentation to facilitate approvals.[29]Events and team composition
The WDF World Cup features core events in both the open (men's) and women's divisions, including singles competitions for top individual players from each nation, pairs events involving two-player teams, and four-person team events where cumulative points contribute to an overall national ranking. These events emphasize national representation, with players competing in formats that highlight both individual skill and team coordination. The tournament also includes an overall team championship determined by aggregated performances across all disciplines in each division.[26] Youth events, held since 1999 and run concurrently with the adult competitions for the first time in 2025, cater to under-18 participants and include open youth (boys') singles and pairs, girls' singles and pairs, and mixed youth pairs to accommodate broader participation. These youth divisions mirror the adult structure but focus on developing talent, with events held simultaneously to integrate younger athletes into the international darts ecosystem. The 2025 edition, for instance, featured these youth competitions alongside the main events in Seoul, South Korea.[31][20] Adult teams are structured with four players per division: a team of four men for the open division and a separate team of four women for the women's division, allowing nations to field dedicated squads based on gender-specific rankings and selections. Youth teams follow a similar composition, typically with two boys and two girls to support pairs and mixed events, enabling smaller nations to participate fully without exceeding capacity limits. This setup has evolved to promote inclusivity, with nations like the United States selecting four men and four women through national qualifiers.[26][32] The tournament progresses through a group stage for team events, where nations are seeded into round-robin groups of three to six teams based on prior World Cup performances and rankings, with the top two advancing to knockout rounds. Singles and pairs events employ a straight knockout format from the outset, ensuring efficient progression to finals. No triples events have been included since 2007, streamlining the focus on singles, pairs, and teams. The entire event spans five days, held biennially in September or October; the 2025 tournament occurred from September 23 to 27 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.[26][1] Adaptations for smaller nations include optional mixed-gender pairs in youth divisions and byes in group stages to balance competition sizes, preventing mismatches and encouraging wider international involvement. Player eligibility requires affiliation with a WDF member organization, with adult competitors generally over 18 and all participants subject to strict anti-doping protocols aligned with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code, including potential random testing throughout the event.[26][33]Rules and scoring system
The WDF World Cup utilizes the standard 501 scoring format across all matches, in which players or teams begin with a score of 501 and must reach exactly zero by subtracting points from each throw, with the final leg requiring a finish on a double or the bullseye. Matches employ a straight start, permitting any valid score on the opening throw, and are contested in legs under a best-of format that escalates with tournament progression. The throwing order is predetermined by each nation's entry form and alternates per leg, with violations leading to warnings or forfeiture of the leg.[26] In the men's and women's singles events, opening-round matches are played as the best of 7 legs, quarterfinals as the best of 9 legs, semifinals as the best of 11 legs, and the final as the best of 13 legs. Pairs events follow a comparable structure but with reduced lengths: best of 7 legs in opening rounds, best of 9 legs in semifinals, and best of 11 legs in the final. The team event aggregates performance across singles and pairs legs, structured as a best of 17 legs that concludes when one team secures 9 legs. Prior to each match, players receive 6 practice darts on the assigned board, with additional 3-dart practices allowed from the fifth leg in team events; at least 4 practice boards are provided venue-wide, and all match boards must meet WDF standards for consistency.[26] Points are allocated to nations based on placings in the singles, pairs, and team disciplines to determine the overall champion. During round-robin group stages, points vary by group size—for instance, in groups of 5 or 6 teams, 9 points are awarded to the winner, 7 to second place, 5 to third, 3 to fourth, and 1 to fifth or sixth. Knockout-stage points are fixed per event and position: the singles winner earns 28 points, the runner-up 21, joint third place 15 each, and so on down to 1 point for joint 33rd; pairs awards scale higher at 42 for the winner, while the team event tops at 58 points. The nation accumulating the highest total points across all events claims the overall title, with ties resolved via a single 1,001-point leg tiebreaker between nominated representatives from the tied countries—no head-to-head or average scores are used for this final determination.[26] Penalties for rule breaches include match forfeiture if a player or team fails to appear, with disputes escalated from the floor manager to the WDF tournament director and ultimately the executive committee. Substitutions are permitted only for verified reasons prior to a match's start and must be pre-nominated at tournament registration, with no changes to throwing order allowed after initial submission; absences beyond 30 minutes before Day 1 result in permanent exclusion without replacement. The playing area enforces a strict no-smoking and no-alcohol policy, with violations potentially leading to disqualification, particularly stringent for youth participants.[26] Youth divisions adhere to the same core 501 format and straight start/double finish requirements as adult events but feature shorter match lengths to accommodate younger players: boys' singles round-robin matches are best of 5 legs, escalating to best of 11 in the final, while girls' singles cap at best of 9 legs; pairs events similarly shorten to best of 5 or 7 legs in early stages. Scoring mirrors the adult system with round-robin wins granting 1 point each and knockout placings yielding graduated totals, culminating in an overall youth champion based on combined points from boys', girls', and mixed events, resolved by tiebreak legs if needed.[34]Participating Nations
Overview of representation
The WDF World Cup has featured participation from over 60 nations since its inaugural edition in 1977, when 18 countries competed, including the first non-European entrants such as the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Japan, and New Zealand.[5][35] By 2025, the field had expanded to 47 nations, with 36 competing exclusively in the men's divisions, reflecting the tournament's growing global reach among World Darts Federation (WDF) members, all of whom are eligible to participate via national rankings.[3] Participation has been dominated by European nations, which account for approximately 70% of all entries across the tournament's history, led by core participants like England, the Netherlands, Wales, Denmark, and Ireland that have competed consistently since the early editions. Non-European representation, comprising about 15% from Oceania and the Americas and another 15% from Asia and Africa, has steadily increased, highlighted by long-standing contributors such as Australia, the United States, Japan, and South Africa.[28][36] Key milestones include the debut of additional Asian nations post-2000, coinciding with the first Asian-hosted event in Malaysia in 2001, followed by Japan's hosting in 2017 and further growth evident in 2025 with several debutants from the region, including Chinese Taipei (Taiwan).[37][38][39] Host nations have primarily been European, with the United Kingdom staging the event in 1977, 1983, and 1985; Denmark hosting multiple times since 1987; and the United States serving as host in 1979 and 1995. South Korea marked a significant expansion as the third Asian host in 2025.[28][40] Absences and withdrawals have been rare, often linked to external factors such as political sanctions—exemplified by South Africa's exclusion prior to 1994 due to apartheid-era boycotts, with their first participation occurring as hosts in 1999—or global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the 2021 edition's cancellation.[41][42]All-time performance by country
England has dominated the WDF World Cup overall team competition, securing 15 titles from 1979 to 2019, far surpassing other nations.[43] Wales follows with three victories (1977, 1993, 1997), while the Netherlands has three (2005, 2007, 2009), and Australia claimed one in 2017.[43] More recently, the Netherlands won the men's overall title in 2023, and Japan captured it in 2025, highlighting shifts in the separate men's and women's overall categories introduced in later editions; in 2025, Ireland won the women's overall, and Japan earned multiple medals including a top-8 finish.[44][45][46] In the men's singles, England leads with 10 titles, bolstered by standout performances such as Eric Bristow's four wins from 1983 to 1989.[47] Other notable English contributors include John Lowe and Martin Adams, each with two victories, contributing to the nation's strong record.[47] England also excels in women's singles with eight titles, ahead of the Netherlands' five; Beau Greaves of England won in 2023, exemplifying the country's continued prowess.[48][49] The Netherlands has shown dominance in youth divisions, accumulating six overall youth titles since 1999, including the 2025 edition.[20] Top nations like England and the Netherlands consistently achieve win rates exceeding 60% in group stages, demonstrating their reliability, while underdogs such as Australia have secured breakthroughs, including the men's teams title in 1989 and the overall in 2017.[50][43] England holds the record for most appearances, participating in all 24 tournaments since 1977.[51] In 2017, England set the highest points total with 48, underscoring their peak performance.[43] European nations have claimed approximately 95% of all titles, reflecting a historical monopoly, though emerging Asian teams like Japan achieved a top-8 finish and multiple medals in 2025, signaling growing global competition.[46]Results and Records
Men's division winners
The men's division of the WDF World Cup features three primary events: singles, pairs, and teams, contested biennially since the tournament's inception in 1977. These events showcase individual and collective prowess among national representatives, with winners determined through knockout formats emphasizing precision and strategy in darts. England has historically dominated, securing numerous titles across categories, particularly in the early decades, reflecting the nation's depth in professional darts talent.[1]Men's Singles Winners
The men's singles event crowns an individual national representative as champion, with 25 editions held from 1977 to 2025. Eric Bristow of England holds the record with four titles (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989), underscoring his era's dominance during a period of English supremacy from 1981 to 1995.[52][53]
This table compiles all winners based on official tournament records.[52]
Men's Pairs Winners
The men's pairs event pairs two national representatives per country, with England claiming seven consecutive titles from 1977 to 1989 through combinations like Eric Bristow and John Lowe, who won five together and exemplified coordinated play in high-stakes matches. Notable recent victories include New Zealand's Haupai Puha and Ben Robb in 2023, defeating Scotland 4-2 in the final, and Italy's Daniele Petri and Alex Bassetti in 2025, overcoming the Netherlands 4-2 after a semifinal win over the Philippines.[54][55]Men's Team Winners
The men's team event involves four players per nation competing in a knockout format, where England achieved an unmatched streak of 14 straight victories from 1979 to 2003, leveraging collective scoring to overpower international rivals. The Netherlands broke this run in 2005 and added titles in 2007, 2015, and 2023 with players like Jelle Klaasen, Berry van Peer, and Ryan de Vreede securing a 9-5 final win over England. In 2025, held in Seoul, Wales claimed the title through David Davies, Mark Challenger, and Llew Bevan, defeating Japan 9-7 in the final via strong cumulative performances across matches, marking their second team win after 2023. Home advantage has influenced outcomes, such as Denmark's strong showings as 1987 hosts despite England's singles victory there.[44][45]Women's and youth division winners
The women's divisions of the WDF World Cup were introduced in 1983, providing a platform for female players to compete in singles, pairs, and team events alongside the men's categories. The inaugural women's singles event was won by Sandy Reitan of the United States, establishing an early American presence in the competition.[28] Over the subsequent 21 tournaments through 2025, England has emerged as the most successful nation in women's singles with eight titles, highlighted by multiple victories from players like Trina Gulliver in the late 1990s and early 2000s.[56] Recent dominance includes Beau Greaves securing the 2023 title for England, while the 2025 edition saw Lovely-Mae Orbeta of the Philippines claim her country's first win in the event, defeating Paula Murphy of the United States 7-2 in the final.[57][58] In women's pairs, the Netherlands has demonstrated particular strength, accumulating five championship wins since the event's inception in 1983. The first pairs title went to England's Audrie Durham and Maureen Flowers, who edged out Canada's Rani Gill and Stacy Walker 4-3 in a closely contested final.[59] More recently, England triumphed in 2023 with Deta Hedman and Beau Greaves, but Japan took the 2025 crown through Kosuzu Iwao and Shiori Sato, underscoring the growing international competitiveness.[60] The women's team event, also debuting in 1983, reached a milestone in 2023 when Ireland captured the title for the first time in modern history with Robyn Byrne, Caroline Breen, Aoife McCormack, and Katie Sheldon defeating Wales. Ireland retained the championship in 2025 with a lineup featuring Denise Cassidy, Robyn Byrne, Aoife McCormack, and Katie Sheldon, solidifying their status as back-to-back winners.[61][62] Youth divisions joined the WDF World Cup in 1999 (with the 2021 edition cancelled due to COVID-19), initially focusing on boys' and girls' singles before expanding to include pairs and mixed pairs events by 2005 to offer a more comprehensive competitive structure for players under 18. The boys' singles category began with an English victory in 1999, setting the tone for the nation's early success in youth play. By 2025, across 13 biennial tournaments, standout performers included England's Jenson Walker (2023 winner) and Keelan Kay (2019), alongside Dutch talents like Justin van Tergouw (2017) and Maikel Verberk (2015). The 2025 boys' singles title marked a historic moment for Canada, as Peyton Hammond defeated Aidan O'Hara of Ireland 6-0 to become the first Canadian youth champion.[20][63][64] The girls' singles event, also starting in 1999, has featured a mix of emerging talents, with England claiming the 2023 title through Beau Greaves prior to her transition to senior competition. Other notable early winners include Aliisa Koskivirta of Finland (2009) and Harrena Williamson of Australia (2019). In 2025, Aysegul Karagoz of Turkey emerged victorious, defeating runners-up from Finland and Mongolia to highlight the event's global reach. Youth pairs events have similarly grown, with Ireland's Aidan O'Hara and Jack Courtney winning the 2025 youth pairs title in a tight final against Turkey. The youth divisions have fostered the next generation of international darts stars while paralleling the men's focus on precision and strategy in a less experienced field.[65][66][67]| Event | Key Milestones and Records |
|---|---|
| Women's Singles | Debut: 1983 (USA: Sandy Reitan); Most titles: England (8); Recent: 2023 (England: Beau Greaves), 2025 (Philippines: Lovely-Mae Orbeta)[28][57] |
| Women's Pairs | Debut: 1983 (England: Audrie Durham & Maureen Flowers); Most wins: Netherlands (5); Recent: 2023 (England: Deta Hedman & Beau Greaves), 2025 (Japan: Kosuzu Iwao & Shiori Sato)[59][60] |
| Women's Team | Debut: 1983; Back-to-back wins: Ireland (2023–2025); 2025 lineup: Denise Cassidy, Robyn Byrne, Aoife McCormack, Katie Sheldon[62] |
| Youth Boys' Singles | Debut: 1999 (England); Expansion to full youth program: 2005; Recent: 2023 (England: Jenson Walker), 2025 (Canada: Peyton Hammond)[63] |
| Youth Girls' Singles | Debut: 1999; Recent: 2023 (England: Beau Greaves), 2025 (Turkey: Aysegul Karagoz)[65][68] |
Overall team champions
The WDF World Cup crowns an overall team champion for each nation based on the aggregate points earned across all events in the men's, women's, and youth divisions. Points are awarded as follows: 4 for a singles win, 3 for a pairs win, and 2 for a team win, with additional points for semi-finalists and quarter-finalists contributing to the total score; ties are uncommon and resolved by comparing average scores where necessary. This system has been in place since the tournament's inception (with the 2021 edition cancelled due to COVID-19), ensuring a comprehensive assessment of national performance.[1] England has emerged as the most dominant nation, securing 12 overall titles across the 24 editions held from 1977 to 2025 (excluding 2021), including notable streaks of back-to-back victories such as 2017–2019. Other countries have occasionally broken this hegemony, with the Netherlands claiming several wins in the mid-2000s and more recently. Japan marked a significant achievement in 2025 by capturing the men's overall title.[1] Host nations have occasionally leveraged home advantage, as seen with Denmark securing three overall victories during events on their soil. However, the 2025 edition in Seoul demonstrated challenges for Asian hosts, with local underperformance despite strong showings from teams like Japan in individual divisions. The next tournament is scheduled for 2027, with the location yet to be announced.[45] The overall champions by year are summarized in the table below, including venues and point totals where documented:| Year | Winner | Venue | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | England | London, England | N/A |
| 1979 | England | Las Vegas, USA | N/A |
| 1981 | England | Nelson, New Zealand | N/A |
| 1983 | England | Edinburgh, Scotland | N/A |
| 1985 | England | Brisbane, Australia | N/A |
| 1987 | Denmark | Copenhagen, Denmark | N/A |
| 1989 | England | Toronto, Canada | N/A |
| 1991 | England | Zandvoort, Netherlands | N/A |
| 1993 | England | Las Vegas, USA | N/A |
| 1995 | England | Basel, Switzerland | N/A |
| 1997 | England | Perth, Australia | N/A |
| 1999 | England | Durban, South Africa | N/A |
| 2001 | England | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | N/A |
| 2003 | England | Epinal, France | N/A |
| 2005 | Netherlands | Perth, Australia | 112 |
| 2007 | Netherlands | Rosmalen, Netherlands | 105 |
| 2009 | England | Charlotte, USA | N/A |
| 2011 | England | Castlebar, Ireland | N/A |
| 2013 | England | St. John's, Canada | N/A |
| 2015 | England | Kemer, Turkey | N/A |
| 2017 | England | Kobe, Japan | N/A |
| 2019 | England | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | 98 |
| 2023 | Netherlands | Esbjerg, Denmark | 115 |
| 2025 | Japan | Seoul, South Korea | N/A |