Glasgow Hydro Premier League Darts times: Here's when the action starts, match lineup, current standings, odds, format and tickets - who is Luke Littler playing?
The biggest roadshow in darts is coming to Glasgow this week.
First held in 2005, the Premier League of darts competition is part of the sport’s Triple Crown alongside the World Championship and the World Matchplay.
The 12th edition will kick-off at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Thursday, February 5, and will conclude at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday, May 28.
Last year saw teenager Luke Littler fail to defend his title after losing to Luke Humphries 11–8 in the final, with Humphries claiming both his first Premier League title and completing the Triple Crown.
Along the way he triumphed in Glasgow, beating Luke Humphries 6-5 in a last-leg decider after coming back from 5-1 down to beat Rob Cross by the same scoreline.
Both Littler and Humphries are back this year, along with another six darters including beaten World Championship finalist Gian van Veen.
And although no Scots will be playing, with Peter Wright having failed to make the grade, there are two dates north of the border for fans to enjoy.
The first night is in Glasgow this week - here’s everything you need to know if you are going along.
When is the Premier League Darts being played in Glasgow?
The OVO Hydro will host the third night of this year’s Premier League Darts on Thursday, February 19. Doors are a 6pm.
What time will the darts get underway at the OVO Hydro?
The first match is due on the oche at 7pm and the event will finish by 11pm at latest.
Who will be taking part in the Premier League Darts 2026?
As ever the top four players in the world will be joined by four wildcards selected by the competition organisers.
This year’s lineup is as follows:
- Luke Littler
- Luke Humphries
- Gian van Veen
- Michael van Gerwen
- Jonny Clayton (wildcard)
- Gerwyn Price (wildcard)
- Stephen Bunting (wildcard)
- Josh Rock (wildcard)
What matches will be played in the Glasgow leg of the Premier League of Darts?
The first round in Glasgow will see the following matches played:
- Stephen Bunting v Gian van Veen
- Luke Humphries v Josh Rock
- Michael van Gerwen v Luke Littler
- Jonny Clayton v Gerwyn Price
The winners of the Bunting v Gian van Veen match and the Humphries v Rock will then play for a place in the final, being joined by the winners of the van Gerwen v Littler and the Clayton v Prince matches.
What’s the prize money at the Premier League Darts?
The overall winner receives a cheque for £350,000, with the runner-up earning £170,000, semi-finalists £110,000, 5th place £95,000, 6th place £90,000, 7th place £85,000, and 8th place £80,000.
Each of the 16 weekly winners also receives a bonus payment of £10,000.
What do the players get for a nine-dart finish?
Any player who hits a perfect nine-dart leg during this year’s BetMGM Premier League Darts season will win a custom-made set of solid gold darts, worth £30,000.
The 18ct prize, made bespoke by Humphrey and Hawkins, is up for grabs for any of the eight players who achieve the rare finish – and can be won multiple times during the 17 weeks of BetMGM Premier League Darts action.
Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Rob Cross and Gerwyn Price all won the prize last year.
Can I get tickets to see the Premier League Darts in Glasgow?
If you’re looking for a last-minute ticket you might be out of luck - it’s a complete sellout. You can check for verified relase tickets here.
What’s the Premier League Darts format?
Introduced in 2022, each night sees an eight-person knock-out tournament, with all seven games played over the best of 11 legs.
The players are guaranteed to meet each other twice in the opening quarter-final matches between weeks 1-7 and 9-15, with the draw for weeks 8 and 16 based on the league standings at that point.
Players will receive two points per semi-final finish, three points per runner-up finish, and five points per final win.
At the end of the first 15 weeks, the top four players will contest two knock-out semi-finals, before the final determines the overall winner.
Each semi-final is contested over 19 legs (first to 10) before a final that is the best of 21 legs (first to 11).
What are the current standings in the Darts Premier League?
Night one saw a Michael van Gerwen victory after he beat Gian van Veen in the final. Night two was won by Gerwyn Price , with Michael van Gerwen coming second.
It means that Michael van Gerwen currently leads the standings with 8 points, followed by Gerwyn Price on 5 points, Jonny Clayton on 4 points and Gian van Veen on 3 points. There’s still a long way to go though.
What venues is the Premier League Darts visiting this season?
Here’s when and where all the fixtures will be taking place following the Glasgow event:
- Thursday, February 26: SSE Arena Belfast
- Thursday, March 5: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
- Thursday, March 12: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- Thursday, March 19: 3Arena, Dublin
- Thursday, March 26: Uber Arena, Berlin
- Thursday, April 2: AO Arena, Manchester
- Thursday, April 9: Brighton Centre, Brighton
- Thursday, April 16: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
- Thursday, April 23: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- Thursday, April 30: P&J Live, Aberdeen
- Thursday, May 7: First Direct Arena, Leeds
- Thursday, May 14: Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- Thursday, May 21: Utilita Arena. Sheffield
- Thursday, May 28: The 02 Arena, London
How can I watch the Premier League Darts 2026 on TV in the UK
All Premier League Darts matches are broadcast live on Thursday nights on Sky Sports. Those who don’t subscribe to Sky Sports can watch by purchasing a pass from NOW TV, available from £14.99 for a day.
Who is favourite to win the Premier League Darts 2026?
Unsurprisingly World Champion Luke Littler is the 8/11 favourite, with Luke Humphries priced at 5/1 and new kid on the block Gian van Veen a 6/1 shot.
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