The Premier League Darts returns for a new season on Thursday, live on Sky SportsNewcastle hosting the opening night of the 2026 calendar.
Eight of the world’s best darts players compete over 17 nights of action, with tournaments held every Thursday from February 5 to May 28 at venues across the UK and Europe.
World champion Luke Littler and reigning Premier League champion Luke Humphries will headline the eight-man line-up, while world junior champion Gian van Veen and fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen will be the other automatic qualifiers.
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A look back at how Luke Littler won his second consecutive World Darts Championship title
Welsh duo Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton also feature, with Stephen Bunting – bottom of the Premier League last year – and debutant Josh Rock the other wildcard selections to complete the line-up.
Premier League Darts Matches in Newcastle
Every Premier League night – since 2022 – has become a mini-tournament where all eight players compete in four quarter-finals, with the winners progressing to the semi-finals and then a nightly final.
The opening night sees Littler take on Van Veen – in a repeat of the World Darts Championship final, with Clayton or Rock awaiting the winner, while Humphries takes on fellow former world champion Price and Van Gerwen takes on Bunting.
Quarter-finals (in match order, best of 11 legs):
Josh Rock vs. Jonny Clayton
Luke Littler vs. Gian van Veen
Luke Humphries vs. Gerwyn Price
Stephen Bunting vs. Michael van Gerwen
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Stephen Bunting said he was always confident they would be included in the 2026 Premier League.
Where is the Premier League Darts taking place in Newcastle?
The first week in Newcastle takes place at the Utilita Arena.
The venue was previously known as Newcastle Arena, Telewest Arena and Metro Radio Arena, with a maximum capacity of around 11,000.
It was first used as a Premier League venue in 2007 and has been part of the calendar every year since, with the exception of the Covid-affected 2020 and 2021 editions.
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Chris Murphy and Michael Bridge discuss the reaction Luke Littler will receive from crowds at Premier League venues.
When does coverage of the Premier League Darts at Newcastle start?
The first night’s action begins on Thursday at 7pm on Sky Sports+ (Sky channel 404) with coverage also live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Premier League Darts: Week 1 odds and predictions
Littler is the hot favorite to win the Darts Premier League title, having won the trophy on his debut in 2024 before finishing second to Humphries in last year’s final.
THE the latest odds for Premier League Darts are hereincluding individual match odds and other darts betting markets.
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Michael Bridge and Chris Murphy discuss Jonny Clayton’s 2026 Premier League play-off chances
Who won last year’s Premier League night in Newcastle?
Newcastle hosted week eight of the 2025 Premier League, with Littler beating Humphries 6-1 in the final to claim their fourth of six night wins that year.
Littler beat Stephen Bunting 6-0 and beat Rob Cross 6-3 en route to the final, while Michael Smith (2022), Price (2023) and Van Gerwen (2024) were other winners from the previous evening in Newcastle.
Where can I buy Newcastle Premier League tickets?
The general sale sold out several months ago as interest in Premier League darts continues to grow.
All remaining tickets, available for resale or hospitality, are available here.
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Chris Murphy says he doesn’t know what to expect from Michael van Gerwen in the Premier League this year.
How to watch Premier League Darts in the UK and Ireland
Do you have Sky?
TV: Sky customers can watch on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event on Thursday from 7pm.
App: Sky customers can also watch on Sky Sports app.
Don’t have Sky?
Stream: non-Sky customers can stream the action with a NOW Day pass or monthly pass that can be canceled at any time
Live Blog: Anyone on the go can follow live coverage of the night with 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 with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Go to the “Watch” section
- Tap on the Sky Sports Arena channel (CHANGE WHEN YOU ARE NOT ON THIS CHANNEL)
- Log in with 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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Sky Sports remains the home of the Premier League in 2026, with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and more live exclusively every evening. Stream darts and other top sports without a contract.
