Fans don't have to wait long for the Premier League Darts to kick off, with the opening night of the new season set to be held at the SSE Arena in Belfast on February 6. There will be a total of 17 venues in the tour in the UK and Ireland and Europe, with the culminating play-offs taking place at the O2 Arena in London on May 29.

Luke Littler returns as defending champion; Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen also feature in the Premier League Darts; Eight players compete across a 17-week season, running from February 6 in Belfa

Luke Littler winning the World Darts Championship has wet the appetite for more mouthwatering contests, with the teenager bringing a whole legion of new fans to the sport with his exciting playing sty

The Nuke’ will defend his title after starting the year as world champion following a win over Michael Van Gerwen in the final at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler's quest to retain his Premier League Darts title will get underway in Belfast on Thursday, February 6. Inevitably, the new World Champion was today confirmed as one of the eight names to compete in the series, which will hold meetings at 16 different venues before finals night takes place at The O2 arena in London.

Teenage superstar Littler is the defending Premier League champion, having won the title on his first attempt in 2024, and he is 6-4 favourite to retain the title he won at London's O2 Arena last May.

The Nuke’ won this year’s tournament to cap a meteoric rise, with the world’s best players battling it out each week around the UK, Ireland and Europe