Premier League Darts Dublin: Night Seven Update
In a significant turn of events for Night Seven of the Premier League Darts, scheduled for March 19, 2026, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Gian van Veen has withdrawn due to kidney stones. This withdrawal allows Michael van Gerwen to receive a bye to the semi-finals, intensifying the competition among the remaining players.
The quarter-finals will feature a lineup of exciting matches: Stephen Bunting will face Luke Littler, while Josh Rock takes on Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton competes against Luke Humphries. Each match is played as best-of-11 legs, with the winner of the night earning £10,000 and five points, while the runner-up secures three points.
Gian van Veen’s withdrawal is particularly noteworthy as he was set to face van Gerwen, a matchup anticipated by many fans. “Gian van Veen withdrew from Night Seven in Dublin, where he was scheduled to face Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals, after being hospitalised with kidney stones,” a source confirmed.
Jonny Clayton, who won Night Six in Nottingham against Luke Humphries, continues to be a strong contender. Humphries, who previously defeated Littler in the final last year, has secured five match wins across the first six weeks of the tournament.
As the competition progresses, the top four players after 16 nights will advance to the Play-Offs and Finals Night in London, scheduled for May 28, 2026. The stakes are high, with a total prize of £350,000 for the overall Premier League champion.
Fans can expect an exciting evening starting at 19:00, with the first quarter-final featuring an all-Dutch affair between Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen. Each night of the competition is broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring that viewers do not miss any of the action.
With only a few nights left before the Play-Offs, the pressure is mounting for players like Josh Rock, who has yet to secure a win after six weeks. The competition remains fierce, and observers are keen to see how the standings will shift as the tournament approaches its conclusion.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes to the match schedule due to van Veen’s withdrawal, but the excitement for Night Seven continues to build.