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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 ODF Darts Premier League
|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          = 2024
|founded          = 2024
|inaugural        = 2024
|inaugural        = 2024
|organizer        = [[Official Darts Federation|ODF]]
|organizer        = [[International Darts Federation|IDF]]
|tournament_format= Legs
|tournament_format= Legs
|champion        = {{PDCFlag|Duncan MacLeod}}
|champion        = [[Alex Brow]]
|champ_season    = 2024
|champ_season    = 2025
| current    = [[2025 ODF Darts Premier League]]
| 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]].


[[Duncan MacLeod]] won the inaugural season in 2024.
There has been two winners of the event: [[Duncan MacLeod]] (2024) and [[Alex Brow]] (2025).


== History ==
== History ==
In 2025, the ODF 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 ODF 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 ODF 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.
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 ODF Premier League were selected from the player pool of the 2025 ODF World Championship, with final selections confirmed 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==
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! {{nowrap|League winner}}
! {{nowrap|League winner}}
|-
|-
|2024
|[[2024 IDF Darts Premier League|2024]]
|{{nowrap|[[Duncan MacLeod]]}}
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} {{nowrap|[[Duncan MacLeod]]}}
|{{nowrap|18–12}}
|'''11'''–6
|{{nowrap|[[Niko Brant]]}}
|{{Flagicon|USA}} {{nowrap|[[Niko Brant]]}}
| rowspan="2" |{{nowrap|35 Legs}}
| rowspan="3" |21 legs
| rowspan="2" |{{nowrap|[[Sydney Opera House]], [[Sydney]]}}
| rowspan="3" |{{nowrap|[[Sydney Opera House]], [[Sydney]]}}
| rowspan="2" |$180,000
| rowspan="3" |$750,000
|{{nowrap|N/A}}
|{{nowrap|N/A}}
| rowspan="2" |8
| rowspan="3" |8
| rowspan="2" |9
| rowspan="3" |9
|{{nowrap|[[Niko Brant]]}}
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} {{nowrap|[[Duncan MacLeod]]}}
|-
|-
|[[2025 ODF Darts Premier League|2025]]
|[[2025 IDF Darts Premier League|2025]]
|{{Flagicon|AUS}} {{nowrap|[[Alex Brow]]}}
|'''11'''–8
||{{Flagicon|USA}} {{nowrap|[[Logan White]]}}
| rowspan="2" align="center" |{{nowrap|[[Volterra Energy]]}}
| align="center" |{{Flagicon|AUS}} {{nowrap|[[Alex Brow]]}}
|-
|[[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|2026]]
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| align="center" |{{nowrap|[[Volterra Energy]]}}
| align="center" |
|}
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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.
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 ODF 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.
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 ==
== Player Performances ==
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!Player
!Player
!#
!#
!24
![[2024 ODF Darts Premier League|24]]
!25
![[2025 ODF Darts Premier League|25]]
![[2026 IDF Darts Premier League|26]]
|-
|-
|[[Duncan MacLeod]]
|[[Duncan MacLeod]]
|2
|2
|style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
|style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|2
|style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
|style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
|
| style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|-
|-
|Liam Cross
|Liam Cross
|1
|1
|SF
|  style="text-align:center; background:#ffebcd;"| SF
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|-
|-
|Victor Miles
|Victor Miles
|1
|1
|SF
|  style="text-align:center; background:#ffebcd;"| SF
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Hayden Pierce
|Hayden Pierce
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| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|5th
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|5th
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Felix Iron
|Felix Iron
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| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|6th
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|6th
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Jason Hartley
|Jason Hartley
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| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|7th
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|7th
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Noah Flint
|Noah Flint
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| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|8th
| style="text-align:center; background:#afeeee;"|8th
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|-
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|Alex Brow
|Alex Brow
|1
|1
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="color:#ccc; text-align:center; width:30px;"|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="text-align:center; background:gold"| '''W'''
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|Logan White
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"| RU
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|Max Mad
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Harrison Lewis
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Zion Carter
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Mason Owens
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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|Lukas Parker
|1
|{{Hs|100}} ×
|{{Hs|100}} ×
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== References ==
== References ==
<references />
{{Premier League Darts}}{{2025 in ODF darts}}<references />

Latest revision as of 04:24, 24 January 2026

Template:EngvarBTemplate:More citations needed

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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