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PDC Confirms 2026 Premier League Darts Field and Record £1.25m Purse

Weekly eight-player knockout nights start 5 February with Finals Night at The O2 after a 16-week tour including Antwerp.

Overview

  • Automatic qualifiers Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen are joined by wildcards Jonny Clayton, Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock and Gerwyn Price.
  • Rock and van Veen will make their Premier League debuts following strong 2025 campaigns.
  • The series opens in Newcastle on 5 February and concludes at London’s O2 Arena on 28 May, with Antwerp added to the itinerary.
  • The event retains the nightly eight-player knockout format with points awarded and the top four advancing to Finals Night.
  • A record £1.25m prize fund is confirmed, including £350,000 for the champion and £10,000 bonuses for each nightly winner.