Chris Dobey has been a household name on the PDC circuit since obtaining his Tour Card in 2015 and he’s set for his second outing in the Premier League Darts.
After a year’s absence, Chris Dobey returns to the PDC touring event for the first time in 2023 as arguably the biggest outsider of the pack.
Known for his big scoring, he’s capable of giving any player in the PDC a good game and will be looking to test himself on the biggest stage.
Here’s everything you need to know about Dobey ahead of the Premier League Darts.
Why is Chris Dobey’s nickname Hollywood?
Dobey revealed in a TikTok his Hollywood nickname came from a comment his friend made about what he would wear while playing darts.
Speaking to PDC Europe, Dobey said: “It was just something that started with a friend. I just came in short and flip-flops and playing Super League at home.
“The name Hollywood has just stuck ever since everywhere I went. It’s something I didn’t want at the start but it was different in the end so I just stuck with it.”
Dobey has used the ‘Hollywood’ nickname since his PDC debut in 2015.
What is Chris Dobey’s PDC Order of Merit ranking?
Dobey currently sits at World No. 11 in the PDC Order of Merit after an impressive showing at the 2025 World Darts Championship.
The run to the semi-final arguably earned him his place in the 2025 Premier League Darts line-up.
What is Chris Dobey’s walk-on song and why did he choose it?
As a proud Geordie, and Newcastle United fan, Dobey enters arenas to the sound of ‘Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble’ by PJ and Duncan, also known as TV presenters Ant and Dec.
In an Instagram post, Dobey revealed the presenting pair are aware of the song choice and one member had a positive reaction to it.
In the social media post, Hollywood revealed: “Dec loves my walk-on.”
Chris Dobey’s sole PDC TV tournament win
The 34-year-old pulled off his first and only television tournament win at the PDC Masters in Milton Keynes in 2023.
Dobey defeated Rob Cross, Michael Smith, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Luke Humphries, and defending champion Joe Cullen to capture the tournament and the £65,000 prize money.
How much prize money has Chris Dobey won in his PDC career?
According to the Professional Darts Player Association, Dobey has collected £1,359,500 in prize money since making his debut TV appearance at the UK Open in 2015.
Dobey most recently picked up £100,000 for his semi-final appearance at the 2025 World Darts Championship, which saw him lose 6-1 to Michael van Gerwen in the final four.
What darts does Chris Dobey play with?
Dobey plays with 23 Gram Target darts, which are available to purchase from the Target website for any budding darts player.
Chris Dobey’s 2024 Pro Tour record
Dobey was impressive on the Players Championship circuit last year, picking up three Pro Tour events across 2024.
The star won Players Championship 7, Players Championship 19, and Players Championship 25 to tease cracking into the PDC Top 10.