Fallon Sherrock Announces Extended Break from Darts at the End of 2025 Season: “I Need to Get Myself Back”

The “Queen of the Palace” is hitting pause. Fallon Sherrock, the trailblazing star who redefined women’s darts with her fearless performances on the biggest stages, has announced she will be taking an extended break from the sport at the end of the 2025 season. Her reason? A candid admission: “I need to get myself back.”

For fans who have followed Sherrock’s meteoric rise—from making history at Alexandra Palace in 2019 to becoming a global ambassador for women in darts—the announcement comes as both a surprise and a sobering reminder of the mental and physical demands of elite competition. Sherrock didn’t shy away from speaking openly about the toll the past few years have taken on her, noting that the non-stop travel, media attention, and pressure to perform at every outing had left her feeling drained.

“I love darts, and I will always love darts,” she shared. “But I’ve reached a point where I need to focus on myself, my health, and my life away from the oche. Stepping back doesn’t mean it’s over—it just means I’m giving myself the chance to come back stronger.”

Reactions from across the darts world have been swift and supportive. Fellow players praised her honesty, while fans flooded social media with messages of encouragement, urging her to take all the time she needs. After all, Sherrock’s impact extends far beyond trophies—she’s an icon who opened doors for women in a sport long dominated by men.

The extended break means that 2025 will serve as something of a farewell tour, with fans likely to pack arenas for one last glimpse of Sherrock in competitive action before her hiatus. If there’s one thing certain, it’s that she’ll want to go out swinging, perhaps adding another highlight to her already glittering legacy.

While her absence will leave a noticeable gap in the game, it also sets the stage for her eventual comeback. Sherrock has built her career on defying odds and rewriting history. Taking time to reset may just be the next chapter in her story—a chapter that, if her career so far is any indication, will lead to yet another triumphant return.

For now, darts fans will savor every moment she has left this season. Because whether she’s on the oche or off it, Fallon Sherrock remains a game-changer.