Premier League Darts 2026: A Comprehensive Guide

The Premier League Darts is set to return in 2026, promising another season of thrilling competition and high-scoring action. The tournament, featuring eight of the world’s top darts players, will span from February to May, culminating in a highly anticipated Play-Offs event. This guide provides a detailed overview of the 2026 season, including the schedule, line-up, prize money, and how to follow the action.

What is the Premier League Darts?

The Premier League Darts is an annual darts tournament featuring the top players in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) circuit. The competition is known for its unique format, travelling to various venues across the UK and Europe each Thursday night. Players accumulate points throughout the regular season, with the top four qualifying for the Play-Offs.

2026 Season Details

Dates and Venues

The 2026 Premier League Darts season begins on Thursday, February 5th, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle and concludes on Thursday, May 28th, at the O2 Arena in London. A key date for fans in the Netherlands is Thursday, April 16th, when the action comes to Rotterdam Ahoy [1]. The full schedule includes 17 nights of action across the UK and Europe. Here’s a appear at the confirmed schedule:

• Feb. 5: Night 1 (Newcastle) – Winner: Michael van Gerwen
• Feb. 12: Night 2 (Antwerp) – Winner: Gerwyn Price
• Feb. 19: Night 3 (Glasgow) – Winner: Jonny Clayton
• Feb. 26: Night 4 (Belfast) – Winner: Stephen Bunting
• March 5: Night 5 (Cardiff) – Winner: Luke Littler
• March 12: Night 6 (Nottingham) – Winner: Jonny Clayton
• March 19: Night 7 (Dublin)
• March 26: Night 8 (Berlin)
• April 2: Night 9 (Manchester)
• April 9: Night 10 (Brighton)
• April 16: Night 11 (Rotterdam)
• April 23: Night 12 (Liverpool)
• April 30: Night 13 (Aberdeen)
• May 7: Night 14 (Leeds)
• May 14: Night 15 (Birmingham)
• May 21: Night 16 (Sheffield)
• May 28: Finals Night (London)

Confirmed Line-Up

The 2026 Premier League Darts line-up features a mix of established stars and rising talents. The top four in the PDC Order of Merit – Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, and Michael van Gerwen – have automatically qualified [3]. The remaining four players selected by the PDC are Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, and Gerwyn Price [3].

Prize Money

The 2026 Premier League Darts boasts a record prize fund of £1.25 million [1]. The winner of the tournament will receive a significant share of this prize money, alongside the prestigious Premier League Darts title.

How to Follow the Action

Fans can follow the Premier League Darts action through various channels, including live television broadcasts, online streaming services, and the official PDC website [2]. Regular updates, results, and standings will be available on sports news websites and social media platforms.

Past Champions

Michael van Gerwen holds the record for the most Premier League Darts titles, with seven wins to his name. Luke Humphries claimed his first title in 2025, defeating Luke Littler in a thrilling final [1].