TWO-TIME Major darts champion Dimitri Van den Bergh is set to miss the World Darts Championship and lose his PDC Tour Card after pulling out of his final two qualifying opportunities.

The Belgian star, 32, has endured a nightmare couple of years on the oche after previously establishing himself as one of the biggest names in the sport.

Van den Bergh, who won the World Matchplay in 2020 and UK Open in 2024, has now decided against entering the two remaining qualifiers for next month’s showpiece at Alexandra Palace.

According to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, the former world No5 has withdrawn from Saturday’s World Championship qualifier for Dutch and Belgian players.

He has also opted against competing in the final qualifier for PDC Tour Card holders on November 30, effectively ending his hopes of appearing at Ally Pally.

The decision means Van den Bergh is almost certain to lose his professional Tour Card at the end of the season after slipping down the world rankings.

The Belgian needed to qualify for the World Championship and win at least two matches to stand a realistic chance of retaining his place among the world’s top 64.

But his decision to skip both qualifying events means he will be unable to collect the ranking prize money needed to save his professional status.

It marks a remarkable fall from grace for a player who was competing against the world’s best and winning major titles just two years ago.

Van den Bergh announced himself on the biggest stage in 2020 when he defeated Gary Anderson to win the World Matchplay on his tournament debut.

He returned to the final the following year but was beaten by Peter Wright before climbing to a career-high fifth in the world rankings.

The Belgian also featured in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the 2023 World Championship, where he lost to Michael van Gerwen.

His second major triumph came at the 2024 UK Open when he stunned reigning world champion Luke Humphries in the final.

But the man nicknamed “The Dreammaker” has struggled badly since, with a series of disappointing performances and health problems contributing to his dramatic decline.

He took a two-month break from darts in 2025 amid physical and mental health difficulties before returning to action without rediscovering his best form.

Van den Bergh also endured a miserable World Championship campaign when he crashed out in his opening match against debutant Darren Beveridge.

His struggles continued this year, with several early tournament exits and further withdrawals leaving him desperately short of the ranking points needed to secure his future.

The Belgian suffered consecutive 6-0 defeats against Joe Hunt and Rob Owen in Leicester earlier this month before losing 5-2 to compatriot Stefaan Henderyck in a Grand Slam of Darts qualifier.

Van den Bergh could still rescue his professional career by entering Q-School in January, where players compete for the chance to earn a new PDC Tour Card, although it remains unclear whether he intends to participate.