Fallon Sherrock’s 2026 Darts Season Plans: A Break for Health
Fallon Sherrock, the trailblazing “Queen of the Palace,” has announced she plans to take a break from professional darts in 2026 to prioritize her health, casting doubt on her return to the oche next year. The 30-year-old English star, who made history in 2019 as the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship, has been battling kidney disease since her 2014 diagnosis following the birth of her son, Rory. In a candid interview with Online Darts, Sherrock revealed that her condition has severely limited her stamina, forcing her to scale back commitments. “All I want to do is practice at home for a couple of hours a day, and I can’t do that at the moment,” she said, noting she’s had to pull out of exhibitions and couldn’t complete the Women’s Week at Modus due to low energy levels.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/darts/articles/fallon_sherrock_announces_extended_break_from_darts_at_the_end_of_2025_season_i_need_to_get_myself_well_again/s1_17461_42273124)[](https://www.the-independent.com/sport/darts/fallon-sherrock-darts-break-world-championship-b2763522.html)
Sherrock indicated that her break could last up to two years, stating, “Fingers crossed, in a couple of years’ time, I’ll be alright and back to winning really well.” Her goal is to “get myself well” before returning to top form, believing “the sky is the limit” once her health stabilizes. Despite her struggles, she remains determined to end 2025 on a high note, targeting qualification for the Grand Slam of Darts and the PDC World Championship. “If I’m going to have a year out next year, I want to make a bang this year,” she told Online Darts, emphasizing her intent to compete in major events despite not being at 100%.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/c8xg7z7p5rgo)[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/darts/fallon-sherrock-announces-break-from-darts-2672248685)
Her 2024/25 season included a first-round World Championship loss to Ryan Meikle (3-2), and she fell short of earning a PDC Tour Card at Q School in January 2025, losing 6-1 to James Beeton. Sherrock’s health challenges, which cause “moon face” from medication and limit her practice, have impacted her performance, with her admitting she’s playing her “B-game.” Posts on X, like @Oche180’s, reflect her resolve to return stronger, while @MiltonVirgo noted her health-driven hiatus. Based on her statements, Sherrock is unlikely to compete regularly in 2026 but remains optimistic about a future comeback.[](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/uk-sport-news/fallon-sherrock-beaten-world-darts-30609913)[](https://x.com/Oche180/status/1929567261393654054)
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