2024 ODF Darts Premier League
| 2024 IDF Darts Premier League |
|---|
| Winner |
| Duncan MacLeod |
| Runner-up |
| Niko Brant |
| Dates |
| 1 February – 24 May 2024 |
| Number of players |
| 8 |
| Venues |
| 16 |
| Premier League Darts |
| 2024 | 2025 > |
The 2024 IDF Darts Premier League was a professional darts league tournament run by the Open Darts Federation (ODF). It featured eight players who competed over a 16-week regular season, culminating in a playoff finals night. The tournament was staged weekly across multiple cities and venues in Australia and New Zealand.
Duncan MacLeod won the title, defeating Niko Brant 18–12 in the final at the Sydney Opera House. The event was the second major on the ODF calendar after the 2024 ODF World Championship held in January.
Format[edit | edit source]
The 2024 season followed a round-based knockout format. Each night, players competed in a single-elimination bracket starting from the quarter-finals. All matches were played as best of 11 legs. Points were awarded as follows:
- Winner – 5 points
- Runner-up – 3 points
- Semi-finalists – 2 points
- Quarter-final loss – 0 points
The top four players after 16 nights advanced to the Playoff Finals Night, featuring two semi-finals and a grand final. The semi-finals were played as best of 17 legs, and the final as best of 19.
Venues[edit | edit source]
The competition visited 16 venues across Australia and New Zealand, including:
- Adelaide Convention Centre
- Brisbane Convention Centre
- Melbourne Arena
- Perth Entertainment Centre
- Auckland Events Centre
- Wellington Arena
- Sydney Opera House (Playoffs)
Prize money[edit | edit source]
Total prize money for the 2024 season was A$750,000. Distribution:
| Stage | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | A$200,000 |
| Runner-up | A$100,000 |
| Semi-finalists | A$60,000 each |
| 5th–8th place | A$50,000 each |
| Nightly winner bonuses (×16) | A$5,000 each |
Players[edit | edit source]
The eight players were selected based on performances at the 2024 ODF World Championship and the Order of Merit. They were:
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Duncan MacLeod |
Australia Australia |
| Niko Brant |
Template:Country data NZL New Zealand |
| Liam Cross |
Australia Australia |
| Victor Miles |
Australia Australia |
| Hayden Pierce |
Australia Australia |
| Felix Iron |
Template:Country data NZL New Zealand |
| Jason Hartley |
Australia Australia |
| Noah Flint |
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Final standings[edit | edit source]
After 16 nights, the top four players advanced to the playoffs.
| Pos | Player | Points | Nights Won | Runner-up | SF | QF | Matches Won | Matches Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duncan MacLeod | 43 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 8 |
| 2 | Niko Brant | 39 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 11 |
| 3 | Liam Cross | 32 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 15 |
| 4 | Victor Miles | 30 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 17 |
| 5 | Hayden Pierce | 27 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
| 6 | Felix Iron | 24 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 7 | Jason Hartley | 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 25 |
| 8 | Noah Flint | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 28 |
Playoffs[edit | edit source]
The finals took place on 24 May 2024 at the Sydney Opera House.
Semi-finals (Best of 17 legs)
- Duncan MacLeod def. Victor Miles 16–7
- Niko Brant def. Liam Cross 16–15
Final (Best of 19 legs)
- Duncan MacLeod def. Niko Brant 18–12
Broadcasting[edit | edit source]
The 2024 ODF Premier League was streamed live via ODF TV and broadcast on select sports channels in Australia and New Zealand. Coverage included live match commentary, player interviews, and weekly analysis.