Premier League Darts is back for a new season on Thursday, live on Sky Sports, with Newcastle hosting the opening night of the 2026 schedule.
Eight of the world’s best dart players go head-to-head 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 defending Premier League champion Luke Humphries headline the eight-player line-up, with world youth champion Gian van Veen and fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen the other automatic qualifiers.
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A look back at how Luke Littler claimed his second consecutive World Darts Championship title
Welsh duo Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton also feature, with Stephen Bunting – bottom in last year’s Premier League – and debutant Josh Rock the other wildcard selections to complete the line-up.
Premier League Darts matches in Newcastle
Each Premier League night – since 2022 – has become a mini tournament where the 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 plays fellow former world champion Price and Van Gerwen goes up against 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 says he was always confident he would be included in the 2026 Premier League
Where is Premier League Darts in Newcastle held?
Week one in Newcastle is taking place at Utilita Arena.
The venue has previously known as the Newcastle Arena, Telewest Arena and the 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, except for 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 get from the crowd at Premier League venues
When does Premier League Darts coverage start in Newcastle?
Night one action will begin on Thursday at 7pm on Sky Sports+ (Sky channel 404) with coverage also live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Premier League Darts: Week one odds and predictions
Littler is overwhelming favourite to win the Premier League Darts title, having lifted the trophy on debut in 2024 before ending runner-up to Humphries in last year’s final.
The latest odds for Premier League Darts are here, including 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 play-off chances in the 2026 Premier League
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 his fourth of his six night wins that year.
Littler thrashed Stephen Bunting 6-0 and beat Rob Cross 6-3 on his way to the final, while Michael Smith (2022), Price (2023) and Van Gerwen (2024) other previous night winners in Newcastle.
Where can I buy Premier League tickets for Newcastle?
General sale sold out several months ago as interest in Premier League Darts continues to grow.
Any remaining tickets, either available via resale or in hospitality, are available here.
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Speaking on Love The Darts, Chris Murphy says he does not know what to expect from Michael van Gerwen in this year’s Premier League
How to watch Premier League Darts in the UK and Ireland
Got 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 the Sky Sports app.
Not got Sky?
Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the night with our dedicated live blog
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How to watch Premier League Darts with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section
- Tap on Sky Sports Arena channel (CHANGE WHEN NOT ON THAT CHANNEL)
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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