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Premier League Darts set to come to new country next year as Barry Hearn makes huge announcement
BARRY HEARN revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action next year.
The tournament has taken to Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany this season.
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But now, PDC boss Hearn confirmed Antwerp, Belgium will be the latest addition to the fixture list next season.
Former Winmau World Masters champion and current VTM co-commentator Erik Clarys said: "I honestly didn't see this coming.
"But it shows just how popular darts has become in our country. I'm sure it's going to be a spectacular night."
The Belgian Open in Wieze has become a fixture on the European Tour and the Flanders Darts Trophy was added to the calendar in 2024.
Both events have drawn strong crowds and players have regularly praised the warm reception in Belgium.
There have been sell-out crowds in Belgium and the demand for a Premier League night has grown.
Luke Humphries was crowned this year's Premier League champion after victory over good friend Luke Littler.
He said: 'That one means the world to me. That's what I was missing. I have done it now.
'If I don't win another title, I'm happy because I've done the three hardest ones to do.
Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals
'I've joined an exclusive group of me, Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.
'To Phil Taylor, thank you so much. He has given me so much support. He has given me a lot of advice and an extra boost tonight. If he's watching, then thank you. I'm really happy with that win.
'I can retire now – I'm done! I want to search for more. This makes me want to be a better player.
'I've won eight major titles. Now it's important to finish the end of the season well.
'It wasn't our best game. We struggled. I love Luke to bits. He's one of my best mates on tour.
"He wasn't at his best. It was hard. We struggled to cope with the conditions.'
