PDC & TEG Sport Partner With Dabble To Launch Dabble Darts, Bringing World-Class Action To Australia & New Zealand
As part of the partnership, Dabble will roll out some exciting elements to ensure Dabble Darts is Sport's Biggest Party, including cash prizes for best costume (more announcements to follow on this) and an exclusive $100k 9-Dart Finish Promotion at each of the league's Australian events, giving fans the chance to share $100,000 if a perfect nine-darter is thrown.
The league will see eight of the best players from Australia and New Zealand compete this October and November in Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide, Wellington, Gold Coast, and Brisbane, with the champion earning a coveted place in the 2025/26 World Darts Championship in London.
Former PDC World Cup Winner and fan favourite Simon ' The Wizard' Whitlock will feature at every event, bringing his trademark flair, precision, and crowd-pleasing showmanship to the oche. A true legend of Australian darts, Whitlock's experience on the world stage and passion for the game make him a must watch as he takes on the best in the region.
"At Dabble, we thrive on bringing our community together, whether it's through shared bets or moments like this $100k 9-Dart Finish. We believe that sport is best enjoyed when it's social, inclusive, and packed with excitement.
"With a $100k up for grabs for the crowd at the Dabble Darts, everyone's part of the action, and if it goes off, you better believe it'll be an experience no one will forget!' said Emilie Jirsch, Dabble CMO.
PDC Chief Executive Matthew Porter commented 'The introduction of Dabble Darts PDC ANZ Premier League is a huge development for professional darts in Australia and New Zealand.
We want to use it as a platform to encourage the next generation of stars to come through and emulates the likes of Simon Whitlock, Damon Heta and Haupai Puha in making their mark at the top level and are delighted to have Dabble Darts on board to help elevate the event and bring the excitement to the fans across all 8 weeks.'
TEG Sport Managing Director Rachael Carroll ' We're thrilled to welcome Dabble as the naming rights partner of the PDC ANZ Premier League. There's a fantastic alignment between the high-energy, fan-first experience Dabble creates and the type of live entertainment we deliver at TEG Sport.
Dabble Darts is going to bring a whole new level of excitement to audiences across Australia and we can't wait for fans to be part of what will be an unforgettable series.'
Tickets are available exclusively via Ticketek, with General Admission options for fans wanting to soak up the atmosphere in the stands, and Premium Table Seating for those who want to be right in the heart of the action with a food and beverages package.
Several venues are already close to selling out, secure your tickets now before they're gone.
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