{"id":70198,"date":"2025-11-19T10:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=70198"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:29:52","slug":"potential-premier-league-darts-line-up-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/potential-premier-league-darts-line-up-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Will Join Luke Littler and Luke Humphries and Make The 2026 Premier League Darts Line-Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>The 2026 Premier League Darts tournament is fast approaching, with several players hoping to make the Premier League line-up for the first time.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen guaranteed three of the eight spots, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SportsCasting<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have taken a look at some other possible players who could make the cut.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Premier League Line-Up For 2026 Tournament Revealed In Less Than Two Months<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the World Darts Championship fast approaching, the 2026 Premier League Darts line-up reveal isn\u2019t too far away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Premier League line-up is usually announced within a couple of weeks of the World Darts Championship conclusion, with several big names in danger of missing out on selection for next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top four in the official PDC Order of Merit automatically qualify for the 16-week long league format tournament, meaning Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are guaranteed a spot in the eight-man line-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside these three world class players will be another five stars from the world of darts, with various different players in contention for a place in the official Premier League Darts line-up for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reigning world champion and world number one Littler will be the first name in the Premier League next year. Nothing else needs said other than the fact the 18-year-old darting phenom is a certain inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After losing the Grand Slam of Darts Final to Littler, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/luke-humphries-world-number-one-luke-littler\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humphries revealed he never felt like world number one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but he is a shoe-in for the Premier League next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although he has struggled somewhat this past year or two, \u2018MVG\u2019 is also guaranteed a place in the line-up. The Dutchman remains one of the biggest names in the sport, and is still capable of beating anyone on his day.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BetMGMUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BetMGMUK<\/a> Premier League will return in 2026!<\/p>\n<p>Only a limited number of tickets remain across the tour.<\/p>\n<p>Secure yours before they sell out  \ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/10ddiVdZzC\">https:\/\/t.co\/10ddiVdZzC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0Jslifk2Bf\">pic.twitter.com\/0Jslifk2Bf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialPDC\/status\/1989966677312708936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Who Could Make The 2026 Premier League Line-Up Alongside Littler, Humphries and van Gerwen?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are eight possible candidates who could join Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen in the 2026 Premier League Darts line-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gerwyn Price<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not guaranteed a spot in the 2026 Premier League, there is a high chance that Gerwyn Price will make the cut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Welshman has shown signs of regaining his best form of late, and looks nailed on for a spot in the Premier League next year barring a disaster at the World Darts Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stephen Bunting<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should he remain at #4 in the official PDC Order of Merit, Stephen Bunting will secure his spot in the Premier League Darts line-up for the third time and second consecutive year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Bunting had a torrid time in the Premier league earlier this year, he has had success on the World Series, Euro and Pro Tour this year, which has helped him consolidate his world ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/stephen-bunting-makes-history-swiss-darts-trophy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bunting joined Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as only the third player in history to win two events on the European Tour, two World Series of Darts events and two Players Championship titles in a single year.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If Bunting isn\u2019t in the top 4 after the worlds he shouldn\u2019t be in the Premier League IMO <\/p>\n<p>My 8 now would be <\/p>\n<p>Littler, Humphries, MVG, Van Veen, Price, Wade, Rock, Noppert <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pdc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pdc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/darts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#darts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Oche Balboas levels of IQ \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f (@itsocheagain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/itsocheagain\/status\/1990175589790269452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Gian van Veen<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gian van Veen won his first PDC major title in 2025, and is now up to eighth in the latest Order of Merit. Although unconfirmed, it looks highly likely that the Dutchman will make the Premier League cut for the first time next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Van Veen has been an ever-present at the top of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/darts-power-rankings-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">darts power rankings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the entirety of the year, showing world class darts and bundles of consistency over the course of the past 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having claimed his first major with victory at the European Darts Championship, it looks likely that \u2018GVV\u2019 will make the Premier League for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Josh Rock<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Josh Rock has enjoyed his most successful year as a professional darts player in 2025, despite not winning any majors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Northern Irishman has reached several finals on the World Series of Darts and European Tour, but was unable to get over the line in any. However, he did win multiple Players Championship titles and has made his way into the top 10 of the official PDC Order of merit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/josh-rock-weight-loss-journey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock shared his drastic weight loss journey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Grand Slam of Darts, where he was beaten by fellow youngster Luke Littler in the quarter-finals. It is clear that on his day \u2018Rocky\u2019 can compete with the world\u2019s best, and he may well get the nod next year for a Premier League spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Nathan Aspinall<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nathan Aspinall has dropped to 21st in the PDC Order of Merit and has had a poor year by his usual high standards in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, the Englishman won three times on the European Tour this year and also made it to the Premier League play-offs with a top four finish in the league format over the 16-weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018The Asp\u2019 is once again a contender for a place in the Premier League Darts line-up next year, but he will need a strong showing at the World Darts Championship if he is to get the nod ahead of some of his peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Danny Noppert<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having risen to #7 in the official PDC Order of Merit, Danny Noppert has never been in a stronger position when it comes to selection for the Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dutchman is of course a major winner having won the UK Open back in 2022, but he is also widely regarded as one of the most consistent performers week in, week out on the darting circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although \u2018The Freeze\u2019 hasn\u2019t won anything this year, he did reach the semi-finals of four majors. Noppert made the final four at the World Grand Prix, Masters, Grand Slam and European Championship, which has helped strengthen his case for a spot in the eight-man Premier League line-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">PL lineup as of now:<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f Littler<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f Humphries<br \/>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 Van Gerwen<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f Bunting<br \/>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 Van Veen<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f Price<br \/>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 Rock<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f Aspinall<\/p>\n<p>Just behind:<br \/>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 Noppert<br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f Clayton<\/p>\n<p>If Bunting drops out of the Top 4, the new World #4 will be in, most likely to be either Noppert or Clayton.<br \/>Bunting would be out<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marlon_180_Darts (@Marlon180Darts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Marlon180Darts\/status\/1990163141674848356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Jonny Clayton<\/h3>\n<p>Some fans have felt that 2025 has been a poor year for former Premier League winner Jonny Clayton. However, this most definitely hasn&#8217;t been the case whatsoever.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Welshman has reaches several finals and semi-finals this calendar year, despite not getting over the finish line in pole position. Clayton reached the final of the World Masters and World Cup of Darts, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the UK Open, World Matchplay and World Grand Prix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018The Ferret\u2019 is an entertainer and is a capable player on his day, so inclusion in the Premier League could be on the cards once again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That being said, in order to secure a Premier League spot, he will likely have to overtake\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen Bunting and secure a world ranking of fourth prior to the official selection process being nailed down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Chris Dobey<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Dobey has made the Premier league line-up the past two years, but it looks like he is struggling for a spot in this year\u2019s tournament unless he has a strong showing at the Ally Pally during the World Darts Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Hollywood\u2019 hasn\u2019t had the strongest of years in 2025, which could result in his omission from the Premier League line-up next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Newcastle man is of course in with a chance, but will be hoping for a favourable selection if he is to make it into the official 2026 Premier League Darts line-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is literally the Premier League of Darts next year:<\/p>\n<p>Littler<br \/>Humphries <br \/>MVG<br \/>Bunting <br \/>Price<br \/>Van Geen<br \/>Rock<br \/>Noppert<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m excited by that lineup \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dale Sanderson (@dale_sando) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dale_sando\/status\/1990189223169941950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Premier League Darts tournament is fast approaching, with several players hoping to make the Premier League line-up for the first time. With Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen guaranteed three of the eight spots, SportsCasting have taken a look at some other possible players who could make the cut. 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