The 2026 Premier League Darts kicked off with a thrilling night in Newcastle, where Michael van Gerwen emerged victorious. Facing Gian van Veen in the final, van Gerwen showcased his skill with a 6-4 win, starting the league in dominant fashion.
Quarter-Finals & Seminaries
The night began with heated quarter-final matchups. Jonny Clayton defeated Josh Rock 6-2, while Gian van Veen edged out Luke Littler 6-4. Luke Humphries narrowly beat Gerwyn Price 6-5, and van Gerwen dispatched Stephen Bunting 6-2. The semi-finals saw van Veen overcome Clayton 6-4, and van Gerwen maintained form to beat Humphries 6-2.
Final Showdown
In the final, van Gerwen's steady performance against fellow Dutchman van Veen led to his first victory in the new season. Such a start sets him up as a strong contender for the title.
League Structure
The Premier League Darts spans 16 weeks, with each of the eight players competing in the league stage, which includes quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final every night. Players are matched to face each other at least once in the initial weeks, with additional matches set for later in the season.
Wins in the quarter-finals earn players two points, advancing to the semi-finals adds another point, and winning the night brings five points. The top four after 16 weeks proceed to the play-offs at London's O2 Arena on May 23, where they compete for the championship.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the next round of quarter-finals will take place at the FAS Dome in Antwerp on Thursday, February 12. Matches will feature Luke Littler against Luke Humphries, van Gerwen versus Josh Rock, Clayton facing Stephen Bunting, and Price battling van Veen.
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