What’s New on the Darts Scene
Van Gerwen Ends Title Drought
Michael van Gerwen has finally broken through, ending his two-year wait without a televised title. He defeated Luke Humphries in the final of the World Series of Darts Finals, putting rumors of decline to rest.
Luke Littler Keeps Raising the Bar
Luke Littler remains at the heart of darts discussions. Not only is he defending champion in many big events, but his performances are forcing the PDC and broadcasters to rethink scheduling and prize structures. His dominance puts pressure on his rivals and pushes the sport into a new era.
What to Expect: Upcoming Events & Key Matches
The World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam is looming, with Van Gerwen, Humphries, Littler and others set to clash. The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship is expanding to 128 players with massive prize funds, further raising stakes for all competitors.
Global affiliate tours, qualifying rounds, and regional championships are confirming spots for many players heading into the next season.
Rising competitiveness is at the heart of the darts revival, with names like Van Gerwen resurging and younger stars like Littler pushing hard. Matches are more unpredictable and exciting than ever.
The sport is also enjoying more visibility, with expanded fields, bigger prize money, and more tournaments providing fans with additional opportunities to watch and engage.
On top of that, darts is attracting more growth and investment. These changes reflect the sport’s increasing commercial strength with more TV rights, more global tournaments, and more sponsors — all of which raise the profile of the game worldwide.
Resources:
Sky Sports;
The PDC official site,
Sky Darts UK,
Darts Planet TV