Darts01.com | Darts Information and History

Darts01 is a UK dart information website, covering a number of aspects relating to darts. Here you will find information as regards the history of the sport and dartboards used over time. It is a general information website that has been well researched that I hope all dart players regardless of level can enjoy.

If you are just looking for some basic ‘01 rules or games you can play on a standard dartboard then there should be enough on here to whet your appetite. If you just want to know how to set-up your standard dartboard or looking for information on some of the UK regional dartboards then again you have found the right place for this information.

New players may like to take a look at the darts checkout page where you can download and print a ’01 checkout chart for your own use. These are useful when you are starting to learn the game and can help you memorise two and three dart combination finishes. If you are a disabled player then I have some resource information on this website that you might find useful. This includes the dartboard set-up for a wheelchair user and a copy of the disability regulations. There are also links to the World Disability Darts Association and the British Disability Darts Association on the disability darts page.

Players that want to improve their games might like the section ‘Practice’. Here you will find some guidelines on how to improve your throw, accuracy and checkouts. However, as the heading states ‘Practice’ is the key.

Over the years of playing darts and researching the game, I have come across a number of articles that have not been researched correctly. Basically, information that has been provided with good intent but is in fact wrong. I hope to cover a lot of the facts and myths on this website and address a number of the FAQ that has plagued the sport for many a year.

This website is not about giving you the latest stats on players as this is well covered on the main darts governing bodies websites and dedicated dart players information websites. However, if you are looking for find previous major tournament winners including the events such as the News of the World individual Championships that is no longer played, then you will find them here

The news section covers some of the major tournaments due to be played or played depending when you read it.

Viewers may find some of this information featured on this website also appears on some of the other dart websites I write. However, each of the websites is unique in their own way, whether it is a player’s website or a dart information website.

Please enjoy the website.

Darts01.com – UK Darts Knowledge at it’s best.

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PDC Premier League Darts | European Tour ET 5/6 | Darts01.com

 

 

The 2026 Premier League Darts, February 5 – May 28

Following the conclusion of the PDC World Darts Championships, the eight players who will compete in this year's event have been announced. These include the top four players on the PDC Order of Merit, plus four further players by PDC invitation. The full lineup includes the top four players by PDC Order of Merit, as well as selected players who have shown progress in 2025 and at the 2025 World Championships.

Premier League Field:
Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, Jonny Clayton, Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price.

The player list has sparked some comments on social media, with many believing the invitations given to some players are wrong. Nevertheless, all of the above are quality players, have a large fan base, and will be fighting for this year's Premier League title.

The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners, including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding subscribers based in the UK, Germany, Austria & Switzerland).

 

The ProTour events continue in April with Events 9,10,11 and 12

All PDC Tour Card Holders are eligible to participate in these events.

The ProTour is the breeding ground for the best players to show their skills.

New players need to get off to a good start, as a ProTour Card lasts two years. Any player outside the top 64 of the World Ranking after this period will lose their card and need to return to Q-School to regain it.

This year, Beau Greaves made her debut in the ProTour Circuit. At the end of March, she moved up to 91 in the ProTour Ranking out of 128 players, a positive start, which also included a 9-dart finish from the young lady. Meanwhile, a veteran of the ProTour, James Wade made history as the first player to win 1,0000 matchs in this longstanding event.

Players can also secure qualification for some televised ranking events based on their World Ranking as of the cut-off date for each of the following events.

• The Top 40 automatically qualify for the World Championships
• The Top 16 automatically qualify for the World Matchplay
• The Top 16 automatically qualify for the World Grand Prix
• The Top 24 automatically qualify for the World Masters

Other events, such as the European To9,10,119ur, qualifying events, are held. Whilst other events are invitation showcase events, and the prize money won doesn't contribute to the players' World Ranking, notably the Premier League and World Series.

 

PDC European Grand Prix, Sindelfingen, Germany

The top 16 players by order of merit are joined by a further 10 PDC Tour card Holders Qualifiers, a further four from the hosting nation, plus one Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and one Eastern European Qualifier, for each of the European events.

Qualifying is challenging and will earn a player a European Ranking separate from the main PDC Ranking system.

The European Tour has become one of the most-watched darts events across Europe, as players try to secure their place in the European Championship Finals later in the year.

Fans can watch European Tour events via the PDCTV live stream, DAZN, and Viaplay.

 

PDC Austrain Darts Open, Graz Austria

The top 16 players by order of merit are joined by a further 10 PDC Tour card Holders Qualifiers, a further four from the hosting nation, plus one Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and one Eastern European Qualifier, for each of the European events.

Qualifying is challenging and will earn a player a European Ranking separate from the main PDC Ranking system.

The European Tour has become one of the most-watched darts events across Europe, as players try to secure their place in the European Championship Finals later in the year.

Fans can watch European Tour events via the PDCTV live stream, DAZN, and Viaplay.

 

PDC Austrain Darts Open, Graz Austria

The top 16 players by order of merit are joined by a further 10 PDC Tour card Holders Qualifiers, a further four from the hosting nation, plus one Nordic & Baltic Qualifier and one Eastern European Qualifier, for each of the European events.

Qualifying is challenging and will earn a player a European Ranking separate from the main PDC Ranking system.

The European Tour has become one of the most-watched darts events across Europe, as players try to secure their place in the European Championship Finals later in the year.

Fans can watch European Tour events via the PDCTV live stream, DAZN, and Viaplay.

 

The MODUS Super Series continues its exciting new weekly darts competition featuring some of the biggest names in darts. Top international players compete, including Fallon Sherrock, Martin Adams, Robert Thornton, and many more.

Each week's mini-event concludes with a £5K first prize, and the winner then moves on to the Series finals with a chance of winning £20K.

Hosted at a top-spec, purpose-built location in Portsmouth, the MODUS Super Series will see more than 30 hours of matches broadcast LIVE Monday to Saturday every week, currently available on Pluto TV MODUS SUPER SERIES CHANNEL, with players competing for a share of over £1m on offer per year.

 

MODUS SUPER SERIES - Pluto.tv