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Premier League Darts League returns for new season on Thursday sky sports liveNewcastle will host the opening night of the 2026 schedule.
Eight of the world’s best darts players will battle it out over 17 nights, taking place every Thursday from 5 February to 28 May at venues across the UK and Europe.
World champion Luke Littler and reigning Premier League champion Luke Humphries headline the eight-man field, with world junior champion Gian van Veen and fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen the other automatic promotions.
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A look back at how Luke Littler won his second consecutive World Darts Championship
Welsh duo Gervin Price and Jonny Clayton are also on the roster, with Stephen Bunting (bottom of the Premier League last year) and debutant Josh Lock the other wildcards to complete the squad.
Newcastle Premier League Darts Competition
Since 2022, each Premier League night has been transformed into a mini-tournament, with eight players competing in four quarter-finals, with the winners advancing to the semi-finals and then each night’s final.
Littler takes on Van Veen on the opening night – a rematch of the World Darts Championship final, with either Clayton or Roark awaiting the winner, Humphries taking on former world champion Price and Van Gerwen taking on Bunting.
Quarterfinals (in order of competition, best of 11 rounds):
Josh Rock vs Jonny Clayton
Luke Littler vs Gian Van Veen
Luke Humphries vs Gwen Price
Stephen Bunting VS Michael van Gerwen
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Stephen Bunting told Love The Darts he always believed he would be selected for the 2026 Premier League squad
Where is the Newcastle Premier League Darts tournament held?
Newcastle’s first week takes place at the Utilita Arena.
The venue, previously known as Newcastle Stadium, Telewest Stadium and Metro Radio Stadium, has a maximum capacity of approximately 11,000 people.
It was first used as a Premier League venue in 2007 and has been part of the Premier League calendar every year since, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chris Murphy and Michael Bridge discuss Luke Littler’s reaction to Premier League crowds on Love The Darts
When will Newcastle begin coverage of the Premier League Darts League?
Night one kicks off on Thursday at 7pm on Sky Sports+ (Sky Sports Channel 404), with Sky Sports Main Event also broadcast live.
Premier League Darts League: Week 1 odds and predictions
Littler is the clear favorite to win the Premier Darts League title, having lifted the trophy on his debut in 2024 but finishing runner-up to Humphries in last year’s final.
this The latest odds from the Premier League Darts League are hereincluding individual match odds and other darts betting markets.
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On Love The Darts, Michael Bridge and Chris Murphy discuss Jonny Clayton’s play-off chances in the Premier League in 2026
Who won Newcastle’s Premier League night last year?
Newcastle hosted Week 8 of the 2025 Premier League season and Littler claimed their fourth of six wins that year, beating Humphries 6-1 in the final.
Littler defeated Stephen Bunting 6-0 and Rob Cross 6-3 to reach the final, while Michael Smith (2022), Price (2023) and Van Gerwen (2024) were also winners in Newcastle the night before.
Where can I buy Newcastle United Premier League tickets?
General sales have sold out months in advance as interest in the Premier League darts competition continues to grow.
Any remaining tickets may be acquired through resale or hospitality, can be found here.
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Chris Murphy tells Love The Darts he doesn’t know what Michael van Gerwen will bring to the Premier League this year
How to watch Premier League Darts in the UK and Ireland
Is there a sky?
TV: Sky customers can watch Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm on Thursday.
App: Sky customers can also sky sports app.
Is there no sky?
Streaming: Non-Sky customers can Stream the action with NOW Day or a monthly pass that can be canceled at any time
LIVE BLOG: Anyone on the road can follow the evening’s live coverage via our dedicated live blog
FREE Highlights: Watch highlights, clips and get the latest darts news on the Sky Sports app
How to watch Premier League Darts matches using the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Go to the “Watch” section
- Click on the Sky Sports Arena channel (change when not on the channel)
- Log in using your Sky iD (*you only need to do this once)
*Sky iD Help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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