Downtown Fort Worth Darts
Darts Tournament at Malone's
Casual darts tournament information for Malone's Pub in Downtown Fort Worth. Bring a friend, grab a drink, and ask the bartender about the next bracket.
1303 Calhoun St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 - Free street parking
Common Formats
Pick-up darts or a full bracket
501
Players race down from 501. The first player or team to reach exactly zero wins the leg.
Cricket
Players close numbers 15 through 20 and the bull, then outscore the opponent when a number is open.
Luck of the Draw
When turnout is right, partners can be drawn at random to keep the field balanced and social.
House Rules
Malone's Darts Tournament
Tournament Format
- Format may be singles, doubles, or luck of the draw depending on turnout.
- The organizer or bartender will announce the game format before the bracket starts.
- Players should be present when their match is called.
- A player or team that cannot start within a reasonable time may forfeit the match.
- Bracket advancement is based on match wins and losses.
Match Play
- Players alternate turns, throwing up to three darts per turn.
- Darts must remain in the board until scored.
- The scorekeeper's call should be confirmed before darts are pulled.
- If a scoring mistake is caught before the next player throws, correct it immediately.
- If a scoring mistake is caught later, the organizer can make the fairest ruling for the bracket.
501 House Rules
- Each player or team starts at 501 unless a different starting score is announced.
- Scores are subtracted from the running total.
- A player or team must reach exactly zero to win the leg.
- If a player scores more than the remaining total, the turn is a bust and the score returns to what it was before that turn.
- Double-out may be used when announced before the match.
Cricket House Rules
- Cricket uses numbers 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and the bull.
- Three marks close a number.
- A closed number can score points until the opponent closes it.
- The winner is the player or team with all numbers closed and at least as many points as the opponent.
- Ties and disputes should be handled by replaying the leg or asking the organizer for a ruling.
Bar Etiquette
- Give throwers room at the line.
- Do not distract a player during a throw.
- Keep drinks clear of the throwing area.
- Respect the board, the bar, and the people keeping score.
- Play at a pace that keeps the tournament moving.
Sign Up
- Ask the bartender about the next darts tournament or darts night.
- Sign up at the bar when a bracket is being organized.
- Arrive early enough to check in before matches start.
- New players are welcome.
Darts Tournament FAQ
Where can I play darts in Downtown Fort Worth?
Malone's Pub has darts in Downtown Fort Worth near Sundance Square.
Does Malone's Pub host darts tournaments?
Malone's has darts tournament information and house rules. Ask the bartender about the next bracket or darts night.
Can beginners join darts night at Malone's?
Yes. Malone's is a casual neighborhood bar, and new players are welcome when a bracket is being organized.
What darts games are used for tournaments?
Common formats include 501, Cricket, and luck-of-the-draw doubles depending on turnout.