In a significant turn of events for Night Seven of the Premier League Darts, Gian van Veen has withdrawn from the competition due to kidney stones. This withdrawal allows Michael van Gerwen to receive a bye to the semi-finals, altering the dynamics of the tournament.
Scheduled for March 19, 2026, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Night Seven features quarter-finals that include matchups between Stephen Bunting and Luke Littler, Josh Rock and Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton against Luke Humphries. Each match will be played as best-of-11 legs.
The evening begins with an all-Dutch affair as Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen face off, but with van Veen’s absence, the spotlight shifts to the remaining competitors. The winner of each night earns £10,000 and five points, while the runner-up receives three points.
As the competition progresses, the top four players after Night 16 will advance to the Play-Offs and Finals Night, which is scheduled for May 28, 2026. Currently, Luke Humphries leads the pack with five match wins across six weeks, while Josh Rock has yet to secure a victory.
Jonny Clayton recently claimed victory at Night Six in Nottingham against Luke Humphries, adding to the competitive atmosphere as players vie for the overall prize of £350,000 for the Premier League champion.
Each night of the competition will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring fans can follow the action closely. The first quarter-final is set to start at 19:00, with the final match of the night featuring a total of 21 legs.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further changes to the lineup or match schedules as the tournament unfolds.
