The main PDC Order of Merit is based on prize money won over a two-year period by players in ranking tournaments.

Players qualify for certain televised ranking events based on their world ranking from the PDC Order of Merit, including:

William Hill World Darts Championship - Top 32 at cut-off date

Betfred World Matchplay - Top 16 at cut-off date

BoyleSports World Grand Prix - Top 16 at cut-off date