Double world champion Luke Littler has been confirmed as the headline act for the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where competitors will battle for a share of a massive prize fund, with over half a million pounds available to the eventual winner.
The 2026 Premier League Darts Line-Up
Luke Littler, fresh from securing his second consecutive PDC World Championship title in a third successive final, tops the roster. He will be joined by the player he defeated in the 2026 world final, Dutch talent Gian van Veen.
Completing the top four players selected via the PDC Order of Merit are Englishman Luke Humphries and the legendary Dutch star Michael van Gerwen.
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has chosen the remaining four spots based on a blend of form, major titles, personality, and fan following. The invited players for the 2026 edition are Jonny Clayton, Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock, and Gerwyn Price.
Tournament Structure and Massive Prize Fund
The 2026 Premier League Darts will be a 17-event tournament, beginning with a 16-night group phase held across multiple countries. The season will culminate in a grand final at the O2 Arena in London in May 2026.
The prize money on offer is substantial. Each of the 16 regular season night winners will earn £10,000, creating a total pool of £160,000 for the weekly events.
The champion crowned at the O2 Arena final will receive a further £350,000 bonus. This means the overall winner could pocket a staggering £510,000. For context, this sum is just over half of the £1 million Littler earned for his latest world title.
Even the player finishing last in the league table is guaranteed a significant payday of £80,000, with incremental increases for each higher position.
Extensive Tour Across the UK and Europe
The 2026 roadshow will visit venues across Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
England will host eight of the regular season nights. Scotland will stage two events, in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Single nights will be held in Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
The competition format sees the top four players after the 16 league nights progress to the play-offs at the O2. Two semi-finals will determine who battles for the title and the life-changing £350,000 final bonus.
