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Van Barneveld Backs Beau Greaves for Premier League Shot if Worlds Run Delivers

The endorsement follows her breakthrough to the World Youth final during a dominant year.

Overview

  • Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld says Greaves will earn a 2026 Premier League invite if she performs strongly at the World Darts Championship.
  • Greaves reached the PDC World Youth Championship final after edging Luke Littler in a last-leg decider with an 11-dart finish.
  • The 21-year-old has secured a PDC Tour Card for 2026–27 through the Development Tour, confirming full professional status.
  • She will face Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Niko Springer in her Grand Slam of Darts group in Wolverhampton next week.
  • Greaves tops the 2025 Women’s Series with an 86-match winning streak, with pundits tipping her to trouble opponents on the ProTour next year.