Curious about the players in the BetMGM Premier League in 2025? Interested in the format, earnings, and key questions for the upcoming season? Get all the information you need before the new season kicks off on Sky Sports…
The Premier League showcases top dart players competing over 17 action-packed nights from February to May, every Thursday. This annual tournament has been a part of the PDC Darts schedule since its inception in 2005.
Luke Littler returns as the defending champion after triumphing over world No 1 Luke Humphries last year. The teenage sensation aims to build on his historic World Darts Championship victory against Michael van Gerwen and continue his impressive performance in 2025.
Van Gerwen and Rob Cross are among the four automatic qualifiers from the Order of Merit, while Nathan Aspinall, Stephen Bunting, Chris Dobey, and Gerwyn Price complete the eight-man lineup. The matches are scheduled on Thursday nights from February 6 to May 29, taking place in various venues across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
The upcoming season opens with league nights in Glasgow, Dublin, and Exeter, followed by events in Brighton, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Newcastle in March. Further events in Berlin, Manchester, Rotterdam, and Liverpool are set for April, leading up to the season finale at The O2 in London on May 29.
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Stephen Bunting earned one of four wildcard slots to join world champion and reigning Premier League champion Luke Littler in a star-studded field
Matches will be best-of-11 legs, with winners earning five points, and the play-off finale scheduled for May 29 at The O2 in London. The event will feature a nightly winner bonus of £10,000, making the total prize money for the Premier League £1 million this year.
Can Luke Littler clinch victory again?
Littler is the favorite to retain his title, with challenges expected from Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen. The impressive youngster dominated the previous season with multiple titles and a historic debut victory in the Premier League.
His previous season was filled with victories, including a record-breaking performance and a total of 10 PDC titles. The 2025 champion will walk away with £275,000 in prize money, with other top players also earning substantial rewards.
Who didn’t make the cut for 2025?
Top-ranked players like Jonny Clayton, Dave Chisnall, and Damon Heta missed out on a spot in this year’s Premier League, showcasing the competitive nature of the tournament’s entry selection.
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Another look at how the Alexandra Palace crowd went wild for Damon Heta’s nine-darter at the World Darts Championship
Well-established players like Peter Wright, Michael Smith, Mike De Decker, and Dimitri Van den Bergh also did
