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{{short description|Darts tournament}}{{EngvarB|date=October 2017}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}{{more citations needed|date=May 2011}}
{{short description|Darts tournament}}{{EngvarB|date=October 2017}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}{{more citations needed|date=May 2011}}
{{Infobox sports league
{{Infobox sports league
|current_season  = 2025 Premier League Darts
|current_season  = 2025 IDF Darts Premier League
|logo            = [[File:BetMGM Premier League Darts logo.png|200px]]
|logo            = [[File:BetMGM Premier League Darts logo.png|200px]]
|countries        = [[United Kingdom]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]]
|countries        = [[United Kingdom]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]]
|founded          = 2005
|founded          = 2024
|inaugural        = [[2005 Premier League Darts|2005]]
|inaugural        = 2024
|organizer        = [[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]]
|organizer        = [[International Darts Federation|IDF]]
|tournament_format= Legs
|tournament_format= Legs
|champion        = {{PDCFlag|Luke Littler}}
|champion        = [[Alex Brow]]
|champ_season    = [[2024 Premier League Darts|2024]]
|champ_season    = 2025
| current    = [[2025 Premier League Darts]]
| current    = [[2025 IDF Darts Premier League]]
}}
}}


The '''ODF Premier League Darts''' is a [[darts]] tournament which is set to begin on 20 June 2025. The tournament will feature eight players from the [[Online Darts Corporation]] circuit competing in a knockout style format. The top four players in the [[PDC Order of Merit]] are joined by four wildcard selections to make up the eight-person field. Alongside the [[ODF World Championship|World Championship]] and the [[World Matchplay (darts)|World Matchplay]], it is considered part of the sport's [[Professional Darts Corporation Triple Crown|Triple Crown]].
The I'''DF Premier League Darts''' is a [[darts]] tournament which began in 2024. The tournament features eight players from the [[International Darts Federation]] circuit competing in a knockout style format. The top four players in the [[ODF Order of Merit|IDF Order of Merit]] are joined by four wildcard selections to make up the eight-person field. Alongside the [[IDF Darts World Championship|World Championship]] and the [[World Matchplay (IDF darts)|World Matchplay]], it is considered part of the sport's [[International Darts Federation Triple Crown|Triple Crown]].
 
There has been two winners of the event: [[Duncan MacLeod]] (2024) and [[Alex Brow]] (2025).
 
== History ==
In 2025, the IDF Premier League secured its most high-profile sponsorship to date with [[Volterra Energy]] becoming the official title partner. The partnership marked a major step forward for the league's commercial growth and environmental responsibility, with Volterra providing full clean-energy support across all venues and injecting $3.2 million into the season’s infrastructure, prize pool, and broadcast enhancements. The sponsorship also introduced branded segments like the Volterra Power Rankings and Surge Performance Bonus, rewarding standout player achievements. The deal helped elevate the league’s presentation, fan engagement, and global visibility, solidifying 2025 as a landmark season in IDF history.


== Format ==
== Format ==
The format of the ODF Premier League is going to be best of 11 legs, and a knockout stage type of experience. There is no additional prize fund for winning, getting any nine-darters, or anything higher. No high pegs are counted unless it is above 140. The only stage of the ODF Premier League Darts to grant prize money is the Playoffs, being 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st.
The IDF Premier League follows a best-of-11 legs, single-elimination format, with no additional prize incentives awarded for nine-darters, high checkouts, or individual leg statistics—unless a checkout exceeds 140, in which case it is recorded for statistical purposes only. The league does not feature prize money for weekly performances; instead, all monetary rewards are reserved exclusively for the Playoffs stage.


After 16 weeks of play, the top four players of the standings will qualify for playoffs which will be a different format. The playoffs are much longer matches, being First to 16 and First to 18 Legs, respectively. In 2025, the prize fund for the winner is $80,000. In the 2025 season, eight players that participated in the 2025 World Championship Event will be selected to play. The selection will be made on June 3, 2025.
After 16 weeks of competition, the top four players in the league standings qualify for the Playoffs. The Playoffs adopt a longer match format, with the semi-finals played as first to 16 legs, and the final contested as first to 18 legs. For the 2025 season, the total prize for the winner is $80,000. All eight participants in the 2025 IDF Premier League were selected from the player pool of the 2025 IDF World Championship, with final selections confirmed on June 3, 2025.


==Finals==
==Finals==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2 | Year
! rowspan=2 | Year
! colspan=5 | Final
! colspan=5 | Final
Line 28: Line 33:
! Champion
! Champion
! Score
! Score
! Runner-up
! {{nowrap|Runner-up}}
! Best of
! Best of
! Venue
! Venue
! Prize Fund
! {{nowrap|Prize Fund}}
! Sponsors
! Sponsors
! Players
! Players
! Venues
! Venues
! League winner
! {{nowrap|League winner}}
|-
|-
|[[2005 Premier League Darts|2005]]
|[[2024 IDF Darts Premier League|2024]]
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(101.01)}}
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} {{nowrap|[[Duncan MacLeod]]}}
|16–4
|'''11'''–6
|{{PDCFlag|Colin Lloyd|avg=(97.20)}}
|{{Flagicon|USA}} {{nowrap|[[Niko Brant]]}}
|rowspan=4 align=center|31 legs
| rowspan="3" |21 legs
|align=center|[[G-Mex]], [[Manchester]]
| rowspan="3" |{{nowrap|[[Sydney Opera House]], [[Sydney]]}}
|width=70 align=center|£150,000
| rowspan="3" |$750,000
|align=center|[[888.com]]
|{{nowrap|N/A}}
|rowspan=2 align=center|7
| rowspan="3" |8
|rowspan=2 align=center|11
| rowspan="3" |9
|rowspan=8 align=center|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor}}
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} {{nowrap|[[Duncan MacLeod]]}}
|-
|-
|[[2006 Premier League Darts|2006]]
|[[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]]
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(101.41)}}
|{{Flagicon|AUS}} {{nowrap|[[Alex Brow]]}}
|16–6
|'''11'''–8
|{{PDCFlag|Roland Scholten|avg=(92.01)}}
||{{Flagicon|USA}} {{nowrap|[[Logan White]]}}
|align=center|{{nowrap|[[Plymouth Pavilions]], [[Plymouth]]}}
| rowspan="2" align="center" |{{nowrap|[[Volterra Energy]]}}
|align=center|£167,500
| align="center" |{{Flagicon|AUS}} {{nowrap|[[Alex Brow]]}}
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[Holsten]]
|-
|-
|[[2007 Premier League Darts|2007]]
|[[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|2026]]
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(99.20)}}
|
|16–6
|
|{{PDCFlag|Terry Jenkins|avg=(90.81)}}
|
|align=center|[[The Brighton Centre]], [[Brighton]]
|
|align=center|£265,000
|}
|rowspan=6 align=center|8
 
|rowspan=7 align=center|15
== Sponsors ==
 
=== Volterra Energy ===
{{Main|Volterra Energy}}
Volterra Energy is a global leader in sustainable power solutions, specializing in clean electricity for major sporting events, entertainment venues, and large-scale infrastructure. Established in 2013, the company has grown into a forefront provider of green energy technology across Europe and North America, with a focus on reducing carbon footprints in high-traffic environments.
 
In 2025, Volterra became the official title sponsor of the IDF Premier League, marking its first major foray into professional darts. As part of the multi-million dollar deal, Volterra committed to powering all Premier League venues with 100% renewable energy, integrating its branding across broadcasts, player walk-ons, and venue lighting systems. The partnership also introduced fan-focused initiatives like the Volterra Green Arena Challenge and performance incentives such as the Surge Performance Bonus, aligning the league with modern sustainability goals while enhancing the viewer and player experience.
 
== Player Performances ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Player
!#
![[2024 ODF Darts Premier League|24]]
![[2025 ODF Darts Premier League|25]]
![[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|26]]
|-
|-
|[[2008 Premier League Darts|2008]]
|[[Duncan MacLeod]]
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(108.36)}}
|2
|16–8
|style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
|{{PDCFlag|James Wade|avg=(100.14)}}
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|{{nowrap|[[Cardiff International Arena]], [[Cardiff]]}}
|
|align=center|£340,000
|rowspan=3 align=center|[[Whyte & Mackay]]
|-
|-
|[[2009 Premier League Darts|2009]]
|[[Niko Brant]]
|{{PDCFlag|James Wade|avg=(90.38)}}
|2
|13–8
|style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
|{{PDCFlag|Mervyn King|avg=(85.83)}}
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|{{nowrap|25 legs}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=3 align=center|[[Wembley Arena]], [[London]]
|align=center|£405,000
|-
|-
|[[2010 Premier League Darts|2010]]
|Liam Cross
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(111.67)}}
|1
|10–8
|  style="text-align:center; background:#ffebcd;"| SF
|{{PDCFlag|James Wade|avg=(100.08)}}
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=5 align=center|19 legs
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=2 align=center|£410,000
|-
|-
|[[2011 Premier League Darts|2011]]
|Victor Miles
|{{PDCFlag|Gary Anderson|avg=(94.67)}}
|1
|10–4
|  style="text-align:center; background:#ffebcd;"| SF
|{{PDCFlag|Adrian Lewis|avg=(85.75)}}
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|[[888.com]]
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|-
|-
|[[2012 Premier League Darts|2012]]
|Hayden Pierce
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(97.08)}}
|1
|10–7
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|5th
|{{PDCFlag|Simon Whitlock|avg=(95.32)}}
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=8 align=center|[[The O2 Arena (London)|The O<sub>2</sub> Arena]], [[London]]
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|£450,000
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[McCoy's (crisp)|McCoy's]]
|-
|-
|[[2013 Premier League Darts|2013]]
|Felix Iron
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(103.29)}}
|1
|10–8
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|6th
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(104.10)}}
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center |£520,000
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center rowspan=6|10
|rowspan=7 align=center|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen}}
|-
|-
|[[2014 Premier League Darts|2014]]
|Jason Hartley
|{{PDCFlag|Raymond van Barneveld|avg=(101.93)}}
|1
|10–6
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|7th
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(102.98)}}
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|£550,000
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=4 align=center|[[Betway]]
|align=center rowspan=4|16
|-
|-
|[[2015 Premier League Darts|2015]]
|Noah Flint
|{{PDCFlag|Gary Anderson|avg=(104.85)}}
|1
|11–7
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|8th
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(105.81)}}
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=11 align=center|21 legs
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|£700,000
|-
|-
|[[2016 Premier League Darts|2016]]
|Alex Brow
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(104.68)}}
|1
|11–3
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Phil Taylor|avg=(98.84)}}
| style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
|align=center|£725,000
|
|-
|-
|[[2017 Premier League Darts|2017]]
|Logan White
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(104.76)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–10}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Peter Wright|avg=(101.06)}}
| style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
|rowspan=4 align=center|£825,000
|
|-
|-
|[[2018 Premier League Darts|2018]]
|Max Mad
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(112.37)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–4}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Michael Smith|avg=(97.01)}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|rowspan=4 align=center|[[Unibet]]
|
|align=center|15{{Efn|A scheduled night at [[Westpoint Arena]] was cancelled due to [[Storm Emma (2018)|Storm Emma]]. An extra round was held at [[Rotterdam Ahoy]] to compensate.}}
|-
|-
|[[2019 Premier League Darts|2019]]
|Harrison Lewis
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(103.36)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–5}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Rob Cross|avg=(100.98)}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
| rowspan=2 align=center| 9{{Efn|9 players played regularly, with 9 others serving as 'contenders' for each of the first 9 nights.}}
|
| rowspan=1 align=center|16
|-
|-
|[[2020 Premier League Darts|2020]]
|Zion Carter
|{{PDCFlag|Glen Durrant|avg=(91.84)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–8}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Nathan Aspinall|avg=(92.15)}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|[[Ricoh Arena]], [[Coventry]]{{Efn|Final planned in the O<sub>2</sub> Arena in London, but moved to Coventry due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe|COVID-19 pandemic]].}}
|
| rowspan=1 align=center|8{{Efn|Eleven scheduled nights at ten venues were cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe|COVID-19 pandemic]]. Rounds were held at [[Marshall Arena]] behind closed doors to compensate.}}
|align=center| {{PDCFlag|Glen Durrant}}
|-
|-
|[[2021 Premier League Darts|2021]]
|Mason Owens
|{{PDCFlag|Jonny Clayton|avg=(100.18)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–5}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Jose de Sousa|avg=(100.53)}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|{{nowrap|[[Marshall Arena]], [[Milton Keynes]]}}
|
| align="center" |£855,000
|align=center|10
|align=center|1{{Efn|Sixteen scheduled nights at sixteen venues were cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe|COVID-19 pandemic]]. Rounds were held at [[Marshall Arena]] behind closed doors to compensate.}}
|align=center|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen}}
|-
|-
|[[2022 Premier League Darts|2022]]
|Lukas Parker
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(99.10)}}
|1
|{{nowrap|11–10}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{PDCFlag|Joe Cullen|avg=(99.36)}}
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|align=center|{{nowrap|[[Mercedes-Benz Arena (Berlin)|Mercedes-Benz Arena]], [[Berlin]]}}
|
|rowspan=4 align=center |£1,000,000
|}
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[Cazoo]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Allen |first1=Dave |title=Cazoo announced as new Premier League title sponsors |url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2021/11/08/cazoo-announced-new-premier-league-title-sponsors |publisher=[[Professional Darts Corporation|PDC]] |access-date=8 November 2021}}</ref>
 
|rowspan=4 align=center|8
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;"
|rowspan=4 align=center|17
|- style="background:#efefef;"
|align=center|{{PDCFlag|Jonny Clayton}}
! colspan="10"|Table Legend
|-
|[[2023 Premier League Darts|2023]]
|{{PDCFlag|Michael van Gerwen|avg=(105.43)}}
|{{nowrap|11–5}}
|{{PDCFlag|Gerwyn Price|avg=(99.50)}}
|rowspan=3 align=center|{{nowrap|[[The O2 Arena|The O<sub>2</sub> Arena]], [[London]]}}
|align=center|{{PDCFlag|Gerwyn Price}}
|-
|-
|[[2024 Premier League Darts|2024]]
| style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
|{{PDCFlag|Luke Littler|avg=(105.60)}}
| Won in playoffs
|{{nowrap|11–7}}
| style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
|{{PDCFlag|Luke Humphries|avg=(102.47)}}
| Runner-up
|rowspan=2 align=center|[[BetMGM]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#ffebcd;"| SF
|rowspan=2 align=center|{{PDCFlag|Luke Littler}}
| Lost in the semi-finals
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"| #
| colspan="3"|Place in table, not qualified for playoffs
|-
|-
|[[2025 Premier League Darts|2025]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#ffcccc;"| #
| Place in table, relegated
| style="background:white;"| WD
| Withdrew before tournament
| style="background:PaleGreen;"| WD
| Withdrew during tournament
|  style="background:#D3D3D3; text-align:center; width:30px;"| C
| Challenger
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"| ×
| Did not play
|}
|}


<references />
== References ==
{{Premier League Darts}}{{2025 in ODF darts}}<references />

Latest revision as of 04:24, 24 January 2026

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IDF Darts Premier League
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2025 IDF Darts Premier League
File:BetMGM Premier League Darts logo.png
Founded2024
First season2024
Organising bodyIDF
CountriesUnited Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany
Most recent
champion(s)		Alex Brow
(2025)
Tournament formatLegs
Current sports event 2025 IDF Darts Premier League

The IDF Premier League Darts is a darts tournament which began in 2024. The tournament features eight players from the International Darts Federation circuit competing in a knockout style format. The top four players in the IDF Order of Merit are joined by four wildcard selections to make up the eight-person field. Alongside the World Championship and the World Matchplay, it is considered part of the sport's Triple Crown.

There has been two winners of the event: Duncan MacLeod (2024) and Alex Brow (2025).

History[edit | edit source]

In 2025, the IDF Premier League secured its most high-profile sponsorship to date with Volterra Energy becoming the official title partner. The partnership marked a major step forward for the league's commercial growth and environmental responsibility, with Volterra providing full clean-energy support across all venues and injecting $3.2 million into the season’s infrastructure, prize pool, and broadcast enhancements. The sponsorship also introduced branded segments like the Volterra Power Rankings and Surge Performance Bonus, rewarding standout player achievements. The deal helped elevate the league’s presentation, fan engagement, and global visibility, solidifying 2025 as a landmark season in IDF history.

Format[edit | edit source]

The IDF Premier League follows a best-of-11 legs, single-elimination format, with no additional prize incentives awarded for nine-darters, high checkouts, or individual leg statistics—unless a checkout exceeds 140, in which case it is recorded for statistical purposes only. The league does not feature prize money for weekly performances; instead, all monetary rewards are reserved exclusively for the Playoffs stage.

After 16 weeks of competition, the top four players in the league standings qualify for the Playoffs. The Playoffs adopt a longer match format, with the semi-finals played as first to 16 legs, and the final contested as first to 18 legs. For the 2025 season, the total prize for the winner is $80,000. All eight participants in the 2025 IDF Premier League were selected from the player pool of the 2025 IDF World Championship, with final selections confirmed on June 3, 2025.

Finals[edit | edit source]

Year Final Tournament
Champion Score Runner-up Best of Venue Prize Fund Sponsors Players Venues League winner
2024

England Duncan MacLeod

11–6

United States Niko Brant

21 legs Sydney Opera House, Sydney $750,000 N/A 8 9

England Duncan MacLeod

2025

Australia Alex Brow

11–8

United States Logan White

Volterra Energy

Australia Alex Brow

2026

Sponsors[edit | edit source]

Volterra Energy[edit | edit source]

Main article: Volterra Energy

Volterra Energy is a global leader in sustainable power solutions, specializing in clean electricity for major sporting events, entertainment venues, and large-scale infrastructure. Established in 2013, the company has grown into a forefront provider of green energy technology across Europe and North America, with a focus on reducing carbon footprints in high-traffic environments.

In 2025, Volterra became the official title sponsor of the IDF Premier League, marking its first major foray into professional darts. As part of the multi-million dollar deal, Volterra committed to powering all Premier League venues with 100% renewable energy, integrating its branding across broadcasts, player walk-ons, and venue lighting systems. The partnership also introduced fan-focused initiatives like the Volterra Green Arena Challenge and performance incentives such as the Surge Performance Bonus, aligning the league with modern sustainability goals while enhancing the viewer and player experience.

Player Performances[edit | edit source]

Player # 24 25 26
Duncan MacLeod 2 W ×
Niko Brant 2 RU × ×
Liam Cross 1 SF × ×
Victor Miles 1 SF × ×
Hayden Pierce 1 5th × ×
Felix Iron 1 6th × ×
Jason Hartley 1 7th × ×
Noah Flint 1 8th × ×
Alex Brow 1 × W
Logan White 1 × RU
Max Mad 1 × ×
Harrison Lewis 1 × ×
Zion Carter 1 × ×
Mason Owens 1 × ×
Lukas Parker 1 × ×
Table Legend
W Won in playoffs RU Runner-up SF Lost in the semi-finals # Place in table, not qualified for playoffs
# Place in table, relegated WD Withdrew before tournament WD Withdrew during tournament C Challenger × Did not play

References[edit | edit source]

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