Rob Cross stunned the world by beating Phil Taylor 7–2 in the 2018 World Final to claim the title on his debut.
What sparked his career?
He made the bold decision to pursue darts professionally in 2016, leaving his job as a full-time electrician.
His rise in darts is one of the sport’s most incredible stories.
Key facts about Rob Cross
Name: Rob Cross, Nickname: Voltage, Born: 21/09/1990, Place of Birth: Pembury, England.
He’s picked up multiple major titles, including the 2019 World Matchplay and back-to-back European Championships in 2019 and 2021.
Career highlights
His calm under pressure and relentless scoring have earned him a reputation as one of the sport’s most consistent and composed competitors.
Rob Cross has a highest PDC Ranking of 2 and uses 21.5g Target Signature Gen 1 darts.
He walkes on to the tune I Don’t Wanna Wait – David Guetta & OneRepublic.
Recent successes
In 2024, he claimed the Baltic Sea Open and then defeated Gerwyn Price 8–7 in a dramatic US Darts Masters final.
In 2025, he hit his first televised nine-darter during the Premier League semi-final against Nathan Aspinall.
Away from the oche, Rob is a family man, married to Georgia and raising four children.
Despite the fame, he’s remained grounded, often saying he’s still just a bloke from Hastings who got a lucky break.
With over 20 PDC titles and ten televised majors under his belt, Rob Cross has long since shed the “one-hit wonder” label.