Introduction
The Premier League Darts 2024 season is well underway, and fans are eagerly following the thrilling action and intense battles between the world’s top dart players. Among them is the rising star, Luke Littler, who made waves with his exceptional performance in the previous tournaments. However, a recent defeat in Glasgow has left fans wondering if Littler can bounce back and reclaim his winning streak. In this article, we’ll explore Littler’s journey, the full Premier League Darts fixtures, and analyze his chances of making a triumphant comeback.
Luke Littler’s Rise to Stardom
Luke Littler, a talented 17-year-old player, burst onto the darting scene with his remarkable skills and determination. His impressive run at Alexandra Palace and his victory in the Bahrain Darts Masters, where he defeated the reigning champion Michael van Gerwen, cemented his status as a rising star in the world of darts. Littler also made history by hitting a nine-darter against Nathan Aspinall in the quarter-finals, showcasing his exceptional talent and nerves of steel.
The Premier League Darts Format
The Premier League Darts 2024 season features eight of the sport’s top stars competing in 16 mini-events throughout the season. Each league night consists of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final, all played over the best of 11 legs. Points are awarded to the players based on their performance each night, forming the league table. The top four players in the table will progress to the Play-Offs, which will be held at The O2 in London on Thursday, May 23.
Premier League Darts 2024 Table
Below is the current Premier League Darts 2024 table, showcasing the nights won, matches won, and points for each player:
| Player | Nights Won | Matches Won | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael van Gerwen | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Luke Littler | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Gerwyn Price | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rob Cross | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Luke Humphries | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nathan Aspinall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Wright | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Full Premier League Darts Fixtures 2024
Let’s take a closer look at the full Premier League Darts fixtures for the 2024 season. These fixtures will keep fans on the edge of their seats as they witness the exhilarating battles between the world’s finest dart players.
Night One: Thursday February 1, Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Quarter-Finals
- Rob Cross 6-3 Peter Wright
- Gerwyn Price 6-4 Nathan Aspinall
- Michael Smith 6-5 Michael van Gerwen
- Luke Littler 6-2 Luke Humphries
Semi-Finals
- Gerwyn Price 6-2 Rob Cross
- Michael Smith 6-5 Luke Littler
Final
- Michael Smith 6-2 Gerwyn Price
Night Two: Thursday February 8, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin
Quarter-Finals
- Nathan Aspinall 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
- Michael Smith 6-4 Gerwyn Price
- Luke Littler 6-5 Rob Cross
- Luke Humphries 6-5 Peter Wright
Semi-Finals
- Michael van Gerwen 6-5 Michael Smith
- Luke Littler 6-5 Luke Humphries
Final
- Michael van Gerwen 6-5 Luke Littler
Night Three: Thursday February 15, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Quarter-Finals
- Rob Cross 6-4 Michael Smith
- Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Peter Wright
- Luke Humphries 6-3 Nathan Aspinall
- Gerwyn Price 6-5 Luke Littler
Semi-Finals
- Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Rob Cross
- Luke Humphries 6-3 Gerwyn Price
Final
- Michael van Gerwen 6-5 Luke Humphries
Night Four: Thursday February 22, Utilita Arena, Newcastle
Quarter-Finals
- Michael Smith vs Nathan Aspinall
- Rob Cross vs Luke Humphries
- Peter Wright vs Luke Littler
- Gerwyn Price vs Michael van Gerwen
Night Five: Thursday February 29, Westpoint Exeter
Quarter-Finals
- Luke Humphries vs Michael van Gerwen
- Nathan Aspinall vs Peter Wright
- Gerwyn Price vs Rob Cross
- Luke Littler vs Michael Smith
Night Six: Thursday March 7, The Brighton Centre
Quarter-Finals
- Luke Humphries vs Gerwyn Price
- Rob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen
- Nathan Aspinall vs Luke Littler
- Michael Smith vs Peter Wright
Night Seven: Thursday March 14, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
Quarter-Finals
- Peter Wright vs Gerwyn Price
- Luke Humphries vs Michael Smith
- Michael van Gerwen vs Luke Littler
- Rob Cross vs Nathan Aspinall
Night Eight: Thursday March 21, 3Arena, Dublin
Fixtures confirmed following Night Seven.
Night Nine: Thursday March 28, SSE Arena, Belfast
Quarter-Finals
- Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler
- Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen
- Nathan Aspinall vs Gerwyn Price
- Rob Cross vs Peter Wright
Night Ten: Thursday April 4, AO Arena, Manchester
Quarter-Finals
- Nathan Aspinall vs Rob Cross
- Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen
- Michael Smith vs Luke Humphries
- Gerwyn Price vs Peter Wright
Night Eleven: Thursday April 11, Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Quarter-Finals
- Peter Wright vs Luke Humphries
- Rob Cross vs Luke Littler
- Gerwyn Price vs Michael Smith
- Michael van Gerwen vs Nathan Aspinall
Night Twelve: Thursday April 18, Rotterdam Ahoy
Quarter-Finals
- Michael Smith vs Luke Littler
- Rob Cross vs Gerwyn Price
- Peter Wright vs Nathan Aspinall
- Michael van Gerwen vs Luke Humphries
Night Thirteen: Thursday April 25, M & S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Quarter-Finals
- Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price
- Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall
- Peter Wright vs Michael van Gerwen
- Michael Smith vs Rob Cross
Night Fourteen: Thursday May 2, P & J Live, Aberdeen
Quarter-Finals
- Peter Wright vs Michael Smith
- Luke Littler vs Nathan Aspinall
- Michael van Gerwen vs Rob Cross
- Gerwyn Price vs Luke Humphries
Night Fifteen: Thursday May 9, First Direct Arena, Leeds
Quarter-Finals
- Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price
- Luke Littler vs Peter Wright
- Luke Humphries vs Rob Cross
- Nathan Aspinall vs Michael Smith
Night Sixteen: Thursday May 16, Utilita Arena, Sheffield
Fixtures confirmed following Night 15.
Play-Offs: Thursday May 23, The O2, London
Semi-Finals / Final TBC
