Fallon Sherrock announces break from darts in emotional statement: ‘I need to get myself well

🚨 What happened — the break announcement

Fallon Sherrock has revealed she’ll take a break from professional darts starting 2026, citing long-standing health issues.
The 30-year-old said in an emotional statement: “I need to get myself well again” — putting health above competition.
Despite the hiatus plan, she intends to try to compete in the final major tournaments of 2025 (like the PDC World Darts Championship and Grand Slam of Darts) before stepping away.

Sherrock has reportedly battled kidney problems since the birth of her son back in 2014; she received treatment in 2017, yet the after-effects have persisted.
Lately, she’s admitted that she doesn’t have the energy or stamina required for the grueling tour schedule — she even withdrew from exhibitions and cut back on practice time.
She acknowledges that playing now would likely be her “B-game,” and doesn’t want to compete below her best just to meet a schedule.

Sherrock is widely regarded as a trailblazer: she became the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship — a moment that earned her the nickname “Queen of the Palace.”
Her break leaves a big void in women’s darts and overall mixed-gender competition. Her resilience, charisma and historic role have inspired many.
On the personal front, it shows that even icons need to step back and prioritise health — something that could spark wider conversations around athlete wellbeing in darts (and sport more broadly).

Sherrock has not said she’s retiring permanently. On the contrary — she expressed optimism that once she recovers, “the sky is the limit.”
She suggested that after some time to regain health and energy, she hopes to come back even stronger — but emphasised she needs the recovery first.
For fans: this hiatus is a “pause for healing,” not a farewell. Her legacy is already cemented — and there’s a real possibility she could return.