Reigning World Champion Luke Littler will launch his BetMGM Premier League title defense with a blockbuster rematch against seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen on the opening night in Belfast on February 6th. The clash, a replay of their thrilling World Championship final, sets the stage for an electrifying start to the 2025 Premier League season.
Star-Studded Lineup
The tournament features eight of the world’s top players, including:
- Luke Littler: Defending champion and 18-year-old prodigy.
- Michael van Gerwen: Seven-time Premier League winner.
- Luke Humphries: World number one.
- Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross: Former world champions.
- Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey, Stephen Bunting: Fan favorites.
Tournament Format
The Premier League retains its exciting format:
- 16 Nights of Action: Hosted across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
- Knockout Matches Each Night: Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final, all played over the best of 11 legs.
- Points System:
- Winner: 5 points
- Runner-up: 3 points
- Semi-finalists: 2 points
- The top four players advance to the Play-Offs at London’s O2 Arena on May 29th, where the champion will be crowned.
Prize Money
The 2025 edition offers a total prize pool of £1 million:
- Champion: £275,000
- Runner-up: £125,000
- Nightly Winner Bonus: £10,000
Key Matches and Schedule
Opening Night – February 6th, Belfast
- Chris Dobey vs. Gerwyn Price
- Stephen Bunting vs. Rob Cross
- Luke Littler vs. Michael van Gerwen
- Nathan Aspinall vs. Luke Humphries
Subsequent venues include Glasgow, Dublin, Berlin, and Rotterdam, culminating in the Play-Offs in London on May 29th.
With Littler aiming to become only the second player to defend the Premier League title, the stage is set for an unforgettable season of darts. Fans can follow all the action live on Flashscore.
