The 2026 Premier League Darts prize money for the winner is £350,000, while the runner-up will pocket £170,000. The rest of the article shows detailed information on the payout and distribution.
The Premier League Darts makes a return in 2026 as Luke Humphries sets out to defend his title. He would face the best players across the world.
The tournament promises to be tougher as top players announce for the finals. Top names include Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price, Josh Rock and Stephen Bunting.
What is the Premier League darts schedule: dates and venues?
The tournament will take place between February 5th and May 28th, with matches scheduled to take place every Thursday night across different venues in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Other venues across Europe include Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The finals of the Premier League Darts in 2026 will take place at the O2 Arena in London.
February 5: Premier League Darts, Night 1 - Newcastle
February 12: Premier League Darts, Night 2 - Antwerp
February 19: Premier League Darts, Night 3 - Glasgow
February 26: Premier League Darts, Night 4 - Belfast
March 5: Premier League Darts, Night 5 - Cardiff
March 12: Premier League Darts, Night 6 - Nottingham
March 19: Premier League Darts, Night 7 - Dublin
March 26: Premier League Darts, Night 8 - Berlin
April 2: Premier League Darts, Night 9 - Manchester
April 9: Premier League Darts, Night 10 - Brighton
April 16: Premier League Darts, Night 11 - Rotterdam
April 23: Premier League Darts, Night 12 - Liverpool
April 30: Premier League Darts, Night 13 - Aberdeen
May 7: Premier League Darts, Night 14 - Leeds
May 14: Premier League Darts, Night 15 - Birmingham
May 21: Premier League Darts, Night 16 - Sheffield
May 28: Premier League Darts, Finals Night - London
BetMGM Premier League Darts Prize Money 2026
The prize money for the 2026 Premier League is £350,000 for the winner and £170,000 for the runners-up. The total prize pool and tournament pool is £1,250,000, with each night's winner set to be awarded a £10,000 bonus.
Breakdown:
Result (Position) - Prize Money
Champion - £350,000
Runner-up - £170,000
Semi-finalists - £110,000
5th Place - £95,000
6th Place - £90,000
7th Place - £85,000
8th Place - £80,000
Night win - £10,000
Total Prize Pool: £1,250,000
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Who are the most winners of the Premier League Darts Masters?
Van Gerwen (7)
Van Gerwen tops the chart with seven Premier League titles.
Phil Taylor (6)
Phil Taylor has six titles after winning all in the first eight editions of the Premier League between 2005 and 2012.
Gary Anderson (2)
Gary Anderson is the next player on the list with two titles. The Scotland star won the titles in 2011 and 2015.
Other Premier League darts winners with at least one title include James Wade, Raymond van Barneveld, Glen Durrant, Jonny Clayton, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.
What is the format for the Premier League Darts in 2026?
The format for the Championship is unique, as eight players compete in four quarter-finals, then each of the players will meet once across the first seven weeks of the series and then meet again from week nine to 15.
At the end of those series, the winners will advance to the semi-finals, and the remaining four winners will play at the finals, where the winner of the night will be declared.
This format sees the best-of-11 legs. The winner is awarded five points, while the runner-up receives three points, and the two losing semi-finalists are given two points.
Who are the players to watch?
Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen is the most successful player in the Premier League Darts with seven titles, with his most recent triumph in 2023.
Luke Littler
Luke Littler won the 2024 edition but finished second at the 2025 tournament. He is one of the key players to watch this season.
Luke Humphries
Luke Humphries is the defending champion of the Premier League Darts after claiming the 2025 title. He'd finished second during the 2024 edition.
Jonny Clayton
Jonny Clayton won the 2021 edition following an impressive campaign.