Overview
- PDC confirms no format changes for 2026, rejecting recent speculation about expansion or structural reform.
- The competition remains an eight-player field with nightly mini-tournaments, league points, and playoffs at London’s O2 Arena.
- Sky Sports News will announce the eight participants on Jan. 5 at 16:30 CET.
- Wildcards will be named after the World Championship, with consistency, current form and marketability used as selection criteria.
- The season opens on Feb. 5 in Newcastle, and Gary Anderson has stated he does not want to play.