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The '''2026''' '''[[ANZ Premier League]]''' (known for sponsorship reasons as the '''Dabble Darts PDC ANZ Premier League''') is an upcoming tournament set to happen over eight weeks at the end of 2026, the second edition was announced in December 2025, following the first edition that ended on 22 November 2025, which was won by Simon Whitlock, who defeated Raymond Smith 10–7 to claim the inaugeral edition.
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}}
{{Infobox darts tournament
| tournament_name = 2026 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League
| dates = 26 September – 31 October 2026
| venue = Various
| location = Australia and New Zealand
| country = Australia<br>New Zealand
| organisation = [[Professional Darts Corporation]]
| format = Legs
| prizefund = A$30,000 to winner
| winner =
| previous = 2025
| next = 2027
}}


== League phase ==
The '''2026 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League''' is scheduled to be the second edition of the [[ANZ Premier League]], a professional darts tournament organised by the [[Professional Darts Corporation]] for players from Australia and New Zealand. The tournament is set to take place from 26 September to 31 October 2026 across six nights in Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="announcement">{{cite press release |title=Whitlock to headline 2026 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League |publisher=Professional Darts Corporation |date=June 2026}}</ref>
There will be eight nights in the 2026 ANZ Premier League.


== Playoffs ==
The event will feature eight players competing across five league nights, with the top four players from the final league table qualifying for Finals Night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 31 October. The tournament winner will receive A$30,000, qualify for the [[2027 PDC World Darts Championship|2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship]], and secure a place in the [[Grand Slam of Darts]].<ref name="announcement" />


== References ==
[[Simon Whitlock]] is the defending champion, having defeated [[Raymond Smith]] 10–7, in the final of the 2025 final.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Background==
 
The ANZ Premier League was introduced in 2025 as a regional Premier League-style event for leading darts players from Australia and New Zealand. The inaugural tournament was won by Simon Whitlock, who defeated Raymond Smith in the final to claim the title and return to the PDC World Darts Championship.<ref name="announcement" />
 
Following the success of the first edition, the PDC confirmed that the tournament would return in 2026 with Dabble Darts continuing as title sponsor. The second edition will again be broadcast live in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo Sports, in New Zealand on Sky, and globally through PDCTV.<ref name="announcement" />
 
PDC chief executive Matt Porter said that the 2025 event had provided "a terrific platform" for Oceanic players and described the 2026 tournament as another opportunity for players from the region to compete on major stages in front of large crowds.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Format==
 
The tournament will feature eight players from Australia and New Zealand. Each league night will be played in a knockout format consisting of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final. Points will be awarded based on player performance on each night, contributing to an overall league table.<ref name="announcement" />
 
After five league nights, the top four players in the league table will qualify for Finals Night in Brisbane. Finals Night will feature two semi-finals and a final, with the winner crowned 2026 ANZ Premier League champion.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Qualification==
 
The eight-player field will include defending champion Simon Whitlock. The winner of the Trans-Tasman Championship will also qualify, alongside the top four non-qualified players from the final Australian Darts Association rankings and the top two non-qualified players from the final DPNZ rankings.<ref name="announcement" />
 
Russ Bray, the former PDC referee and 2024 PDC Hall of Fame inductee, will also travel to Australia and New Zealand as part of the tournament roadshow.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Prize money==
 
The winner of the 2026 ANZ Premier League will receive A$30,000. The champion will also qualify for the 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace and secure a place in the Grand Slam of Darts in November 2026.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Venues==
 
The tournament will be held across six nights, beginning at the AIS Arena in Canberra on 26 September and concluding with Finals Night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 31 October.<ref name="announcement" />
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Night
! Date
! Venue
! City
! Country
|-
| Night One
| 26 September 2026
| AIS Arena
| Canberra
| Australia
|-
| Night Two
| 3 October 2026
| Adelaide Entertainment Centre
| Adelaide
| Australia
|-
| Night Three
| 10 October 2026
| Margaret Court Arena
| Melbourne
| Australia
|-
| Night Four
| 16 October 2026
| SkyCity
| Auckland
| New Zealand
|-
| Night Five
| 24 October 2026
| Newcastle Entertainment Centre
| Newcastle
| Australia
|-
| Finals Night
| 31 October 2026
| Brisbane Entertainment Centre
| Brisbane
| Australia
|}
 
==Players==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Player
! Qualification method
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Simon Whitlock]]
| Defending champion
|-
| TBD
| Trans-Tasman Championship winner
|-
| TBD
| ADA rankings
|-
| TBD
| ADA rankings
|-
| TBD
| ADA rankings
|-
| TBD
| ADA rankings
|-
| TBD
| DPNZ rankings
|-
| TBD
| DPNZ rankings
|}
 
==League phase==
 
===Night One===
 
Night One is scheduled to take place at the AIS Arena in Canberra on 26 September 2026.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
===Night Two===
 
Night Two is scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide on 3 October 2026.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
===Night Three===
 
Night Three is scheduled to take place at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on 10 October 2026.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
===Night Four===
 
Night Four is scheduled to take place at SkyCity in Auckland on 16 October 2026.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
===Night Five===
 
Night Five is scheduled to take place at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle on 24 October 2026.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Quarter-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Semi-final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
==League table==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Pos.
! Player
! Nights won
! Matches won
! Matches lost
! Legs for
! Legs against
! Leg difference
! Points
|-
| 1
| {{PDCFlag|[[Simon Whitlock]]}}
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 2
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 3
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 4
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 5
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 6
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 7
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| 8
| TBD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
 
==Finals Night==
 
Finals Night is scheduled to take place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on 31 October 2026. The top four players from the final league table will contest the play-offs.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round
! Player 1
! Score
! Player 2
|-
| Semi-final
| 1st in league table
|
| 4th in league table
|-
| Semi-final
| 2nd in league table
|
| 3rd in league table
|-
| Final
| TBD
|
| TBD
|}
 
==Broadcasting==
 
The tournament will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo Sports in Australia, Sky in New Zealand, and PDCTV internationally.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==Ticketing==
 
Tickets for the 2026 ANZ Premier League are scheduled to go on sale on 15 June 2026. Sales will begin at 11:30 ACST, 12:00 AEST and 14:00 NZST.<ref name="announcement" />
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{PDC tournaments}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:ANZ Premier League 2026}}
[[Category:2026 in darts]]
[[Category:2026 in Australian sport]]
[[Category:2026 in New Zealand sport]]
[[Category:Darts in Australia]]
[[Category:Darts in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Professional Darts Corporation tournaments]]

Latest revision as of 21:06, 8 June 2026

2026 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League
Tournament information
Dates26 September – 31 October 2026
VenueVarious
LocationAustralia and New Zealand
CountryAustralia
New Zealand
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation
FormatLegs
Prize fundA$30,000 to winner

The 2026 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League is scheduled to be the second edition of the ANZ Premier League, a professional darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation for players from Australia and New Zealand. The tournament is set to take place from 26 September to 31 October 2026 across six nights in Australia and New Zealand.[1]

The event will feature eight players competing across five league nights, with the top four players from the final league table qualifying for Finals Night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 31 October. The tournament winner will receive A$30,000, qualify for the 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship, and secure a place in the Grand Slam of Darts.[1]

Simon Whitlock is the defending champion, having defeated Raymond Smith 10–7, in the final of the 2025 final.[1]

Background[edit | edit source]

The ANZ Premier League was introduced in 2025 as a regional Premier League-style event for leading darts players from Australia and New Zealand. The inaugural tournament was won by Simon Whitlock, who defeated Raymond Smith in the final to claim the title and return to the PDC World Darts Championship.[1]

Following the success of the first edition, the PDC confirmed that the tournament would return in 2026 with Dabble Darts continuing as title sponsor. The second edition will again be broadcast live in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo Sports, in New Zealand on Sky, and globally through PDCTV.[1]

PDC chief executive Matt Porter said that the 2025 event had provided "a terrific platform" for Oceanic players and described the 2026 tournament as another opportunity for players from the region to compete on major stages in front of large crowds.[1]

Format[edit | edit source]

The tournament will feature eight players from Australia and New Zealand. Each league night will be played in a knockout format consisting of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final. Points will be awarded based on player performance on each night, contributing to an overall league table.[1]

After five league nights, the top four players in the league table will qualify for Finals Night in Brisbane. Finals Night will feature two semi-finals and a final, with the winner crowned 2026 ANZ Premier League champion.[1]

Qualification[edit | edit source]

The eight-player field will include defending champion Simon Whitlock. The winner of the Trans-Tasman Championship will also qualify, alongside the top four non-qualified players from the final Australian Darts Association rankings and the top two non-qualified players from the final DPNZ rankings.[1]

Russ Bray, the former PDC referee and 2024 PDC Hall of Fame inductee, will also travel to Australia and New Zealand as part of the tournament roadshow.[1]

Prize money[edit | edit source]

The winner of the 2026 ANZ Premier League will receive A$30,000. The champion will also qualify for the 2026/27 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace and secure a place in the Grand Slam of Darts in November 2026.[1]

Venues[edit | edit source]

The tournament will be held across six nights, beginning at the AIS Arena in Canberra on 26 September and concluding with Finals Night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 31 October.[1]

Night Date Venue City Country
Night One 26 September 2026 AIS Arena Canberra Australia
Night Two 3 October 2026 Adelaide Entertainment Centre Adelaide Australia
Night Three 10 October 2026 Margaret Court Arena Melbourne Australia
Night Four 16 October 2026 SkyCity Auckland New Zealand
Night Five 24 October 2026 Newcastle Entertainment Centre Newcastle Australia
Finals Night 31 October 2026 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane Australia

Players[edit | edit source]

Player Qualification method

Australia Simon Whitlock

Defending champion
TBD Trans-Tasman Championship winner
TBD ADA rankings
TBD ADA rankings
TBD ADA rankings
TBD ADA rankings
TBD DPNZ rankings
TBD DPNZ rankings

League phase[edit | edit source]

Night One[edit | edit source]

Night One is scheduled to take place at the AIS Arena in Canberra on 26 September 2026.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Final TBD TBD

Night Two[edit | edit source]

Night Two is scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide on 3 October 2026.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Final TBD TBD

Night Three[edit | edit source]

Night Three is scheduled to take place at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on 10 October 2026.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Final TBD TBD

Night Four[edit | edit source]

Night Four is scheduled to take place at SkyCity in Auckland on 16 October 2026.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Final TBD TBD

Night Five[edit | edit source]

Night Five is scheduled to take place at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle on 24 October 2026.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Quarter-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Semi-final TBD TBD
Final TBD TBD

League table[edit | edit source]

Pos. Player Nights won Matches won Matches lost Legs for Legs against Leg difference Points
1 Simon Whitlock
2 TBD
3 TBD
4 TBD
5 TBD
6 TBD
7 TBD
8 TBD

Finals Night[edit | edit source]

Finals Night is scheduled to take place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on 31 October 2026. The top four players from the final league table will contest the play-offs.

Round Player 1 Score Player 2
Semi-final 1st in league table 4th in league table
Semi-final 2nd in league table 3rd in league table
Final TBD TBD

Broadcasting[edit | edit source]

The tournament will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo Sports in Australia, Sky in New Zealand, and PDCTV internationally.[1]

Ticketing[edit | edit source]

Tickets for the 2026 ANZ Premier League are scheduled to go on sale on 15 June 2026. Sales will begin at 11:30 ACST, 12:00 AEST and 14:00 NZST.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Template:Cite press release

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