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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Premier League Darts set to come to new country next year as Barry Hearn makes huge announcement
It comes after the new champion was crowned THROWING IT OUT THERE THROWING IT OUT THERE 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. Advertisement 2 Barry Hearn revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 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. Advertisement READ MORE IN darts LUK OUT Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage 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. Humphries has completed a special hat-trick of top majors in the sport – which includes the World Darts Championship and World Matchplay. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 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. Advertisement '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. Advertisement "He wasn't at his best. It was hard. We struggled to cope with the conditions.'
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
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. Advertisement 2 Barry Hearn revealed the newest country set to host Premier League Darts action Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 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. Advertisement READ MORE IN darts 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 Humphries has completed a special hat-trick of top majors in the sport – which includes the World Darts Championship and World Matchplay. Advertisement Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 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. Advertisement '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. Advertisement "He wasn't at his best. It was hard. We struggled to cope with the conditions.' 2 Luke Humphries after beating Luke Littler Credit: PA
The Independent
07-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Luke Humphries powers to victory as Michael van Gerwen defeats Luke Littler in classic
Luke Humphries triumphed on the opening night of the Premier League in Belfast as he cruised to a 6-1 win against Chris Dobey in the final. World number one Humphries, who won the Winmau World Masters title on Sunday, produced a finishing masterclass against Dobey, having earlier beaten Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen at the SSE Arena. Humphries raced into a 5-0 lead in a one-sided final and although world number 11 Dobey took out a 126-finish in the sixth leg to avoid a whitewash, the outcome was inevitable. Luke Littler 's first match in defence of his Premier League crown ended in a thrilling 6-5 defeat to Van Gerwen, who gained some revenge for his World Championship final defeat to the teenager last month. Littler was in sparkling form, averaging 113.91 – a new record in Belfast and the second highest losing average in Premier League history – and produced a 161-checkout on the bull to level the match at 2-2. But an inspired Van Gerwen, a seven-time Premier League champion, edged a classic, averaging 105.91, while both players landed six 180s. Van Gerwen failed to back up his opening win as he missed match dart on the bull in his semi-final against Humphries, who landed 140 and 120 checkouts before holding his nerve in a deciding leg to edge through 6-5. Dobey overcame world number four Rob Cross in the first semi-final, completing checkouts of 170 and 120 on his way to a 6-4 win. Humphries, who lost to Littler in last year's Premier League final, launched his campaign with a 6-2 defeat of 2023 World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall. Cross opened with a 6-4 win against World Championship semi-finalist Stephen Bunting and Dobey beat world number nine Gerwyn Price by the same score in his quarter-final. The Premier League moves on to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow for its second night next Thursday.
The Independent
06-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Luke Humphries powers to victory on opening night of Premier League in Belfast
Luke Humphries triumphed on the opening night of the BetMGM Premier League in Belfast as he cruised to a 6-1 win against Chris Dobey in the final. World number one Humphries, who won the Winmau World Masters title on Sunday, produced a finishing masterclass against Dobey, having earlier beaten Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen at the SSE Arena. Humphries raced into a 5-0 lead in a one-sided final and although world number 11 Dobey took out a 126-finish in the sixth leg to avoid a whitewash, the outcome was inevitable. Luke Littler's first match in defence of his Premier League crown ended in a thrilling 6-5 defeat to Van Gerwen, who gained some revenge for his World Championship final defeat to the teenager last month. Littler was in sparkling form, averaging 113.91 – a new record in Belfast and the second highest losing average in Premier League history – and produced a 161-checkout on the bull to level the match at 2-2. But an inspired Van Gerwen, a seven-time Premier League champion, edged a classic, averaging 105.91, while both players landed six 180s. Van Gerwen failed to back up his opening win as he missed match dart on the bull in his semi-final against Humphries, who landed 140 and 120 checkouts before holding his nerve in a deciding leg to edge through 6-5. Dobey overcame world number four Rob Cross in the first semi-final, completing checkouts of 170 and 120 on his way to a 6-4 win. Humphries, who lost to Littler in last year's Premier League final, launched his campaign with a 6-2 defeat of 2023 World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall. Cross opened with a 6-4 win against World Championship semi-finalist Stephen Bunting and Dobey beat world number nine Gerwyn Price by the same score in his quarter-final. The Premier League moves on to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow for its second night next Thursday.
